Hello all,
I picked up a month ago what I believe to be a VS build. It's been a real struggle getting information on it. All the info I have on it is that it went across the Barrett Jackson stage in Scottsdale, AZ back in 2014. I purchased it with 568 miles on it. The previous owner didn't keep any records on it. It's currently at the shop getting the rear main seal replaced and having a fuel leak from the EMPI IDF 40 carb tracked down. Anyways, here are some picks.
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Yup - confirm it is a VS. Some say some of their engine builders write engine size on back of the shroud - get a mirror out and see if its true for your engine build.
Is that a heater knob on the floor to the right side of the shifter?
If memory serves me, thats a VS built for Park Place motors in Bellevue, WA back in 2013-2014... they took the car to Barret J, ( which they did often with any VS that did not sell by end of summer) after not being able to sell it at their shop. They had 4-6 new builds from VS per year for about 8-9 years ( through 2017) when Porsche sent them a “ letter” asking thy don’t sell replicas w/ Porsche scripts. Park Place has been authorized Porsche sales and service shop for decades.
Two signature ParkPlace build features were the umbrella handle, & fog lights with the long toggle switch by the light switch. They also did a couple carrera recreations per year.
most of their cars had 1600cc engines, If you give them a ring or send them a note they should be able to get you the build sheet.... they keep a great database of cars purchased/sold.
congratulations and welcome to the madness!
Looks very nice.
Todd M posted:Is that a heater knob on the floor to the right side of the shifter?
Yes sir, and it works too!
Lfepardo posted:If memory serves me, thats a VS built for Park Place motors in Bellevue, WA back in 2013-2014... they took the car to Barret J, ( which they did often with any VS that did not sell by end of summer) after not being able to sell it at their shop. They had 4-6 new builds from VS per year for about 8-9 years ( through 2017) when Porsche sent them a “ letter” asking thy don’t sell replicas w/ Porsche scripts. Park Place has been authorized Porsche sales and service shop for decades.
Two signature ParkPlace build features were the umbrella handle, & fog lights with the long toggle switch by the light switch. They also did a couple carrera recreations per year.
most of their cars had 1600cc engines, If you give them a ring or send them a note they should be able to get you the build sheet.... they keep a great database of cars purchased/sold.
congratulations and welcome to the madness!
Awesome! Thank you for the information! I’ll give them a ring. The motor in it is 1915cc. Not sure from where though. Maybe park place could tell me!
Beautiful car. Congratulations!
Very nice indeed! Congrats.
Right or wrong, it was always my understanding that Park Place simply ordered cars from Vintage Speedsters (when Kirk owned it) and advertised them as though they actually built it. They may have done some minor badging and decals, but I seriously doubt they had the ability to do an under the dash ebrake.
Reviving an old thread here. Beautiful car! I'm in Dallas as well and just acquired a VS. I was wondering if you knew a good mechanic in the area. Thanks!
Congrats! Beautiful car! RAC Performance has done work on mine. I would reccomend them. https://www.racperformance.com/
@epplersam posted:Hello all,
I picked up a month ago what I believe to be a VS build. It's been a real struggle getting information on it. All the info I have on it is that it went across the Barrett Jackson stage in Scottsdale, AZ back in 2014. I purchased it with 568 miles on it. The previous owner didn't keep any records on it. It's currently at the shop getting the rear main seal replaced and having a fuel leak from the EMPI IDF 40 carb tracked down. Anyways, here are some picks.
@epplersam Welcome to the madness. 👍
@calmotion posted:@epplersam Welcome to the madness. 👍
Belated welcome but it's better than none...
Looks great! Congrats!
