Not mine, but interesting.
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Interesting but more of a hot rod
$18k - its been on SAMBA for a while now - there is another thread here on it. They are very rare - probably only one in Canada! I think I'm only one on SOC that likes them. The front is especially nice with the flat head lights. CMC called it a 359.
It is a pretty cool design and done right with the right colour it would be pretty nice
I have seen two and both had the same issues: Because of the additional weight of the fiberglass body they crack in the back...I suppose they could be braced similar to the butt sag door gap issues but it still would be one ugly morphed speedster.
I think they're pretty fugly, but that's just my opinion...
PS- ^^^what Alan said^^^
I never really liked the original, and a replica doesn't change my opinion.
It's interesting, though, in terms of how it is spec'd out.
I saw a red one at Carlisle event - and the engine compartment appears much larger than in a Speedster. I'm guess it is just a longer tail (which would shorly need added steel to support aka CMC butt sag). I tried to find a build manual to see if the pan was shortened like the Speedster but could not find one. The top appears same size so suspect pan is shortened. I recall reading years ago that the kit sold for $15k --- where the CMC Speedster was around $8k --- must be the extra engine grill! Reportedly only about 200 were made. One had a 6 cyl Porsche engine (sold to new owner in Japan) and there was a rotary wankel in one in TX.
- Hummm. After owning my white 359 for several years i haven't had any cracks or other problems. But its identification lable say fiberfab. And has the Ca. Spcn smog label too. And better too as it has porsche guages, no hood pins, better mirrors. It seems to attract a lot more attention than the porch 356 because nobody knows what they are but that's just my opinion I Luv It. all though I don't use it much.
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If anyone can find a double hump fiberglass top cover for one to buy or copy PLEASE LET ME KNOW AS I WANT ONE BAD!! i will pay a big finders fee...
If anyone needs the build manual or sales, or the same wheels, porsche emblem shifter knob, red seats or anything else i might have as spares just let me know. Just don't ask for the 5 fugly trophies i have won with it in the last 4 years..
Picts of the interior ?
unofun posted:Just don't ask for the 5 fugly trophies i have won with it in the last 4 years..
Ok, that was pretty funny! Touche
I like the looks the interior is more period correct
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I bought a speedster project from Steve Hall from TN. a couple of years ago and two of the FG double humps, they fit like a glove..the mold was very professional and is / was available.
@Theron Theron is it possible to scan in his 359 build manual and post it here on SOC. I've never seen one posted anywhere. It would be good to preserve the manual for others.
Any idea of how many made by FF/CMC? I found one reference that said just over 200 and cost was $15k each kit. Found another that said #206 was for sale in Calgary years ago. The interior looks same as Speedster - same top assembly. The length seems to be past the engine bay.
If I could get a hold of the manual for a bit, I would certainly scan and put it in the library here.
-=theron