Nicest Beetle-based kit car I\'ve ever seen.

sinecure Want another... :(

1,031 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 7 Mar 2007, 12:58 pm

#577459

This is just stunning, and reasonably priced too. Thinking of ordering one myself, just figuring out the import/transport costs :o .

http://www.dalhems.com/indexgla.html

Click VW BEETLE on left, then Click here for English text at top, then the Mania kit car link.

[ Edited on 7-3-2007 by sinecure ]

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fastyman66 Seriously Crusin Dubber

152 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 7 Mar 2007, 2:19 pm

#577474

mmm doesn't do it 4 me but each to his/her own.

shaihulud Custom Title Time!

1,448 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 7 Mar 2007, 5:56 pm

#577522

I agree. That's a nice looking car. It looks a lot like the Riot which is available in Oz, but it's a great improvement on it.

Before I imported one I would check with the Registration office and an engineer to see if they are going to classify it as either an Extensively Modified Production Vehicle (EMPV) or an Individually Constructed Vehicle (ICV). There is a world of difference between them. An EMPV is an old car and an ICV is a new car and it must comply with the 2004 Australian Design Rules (ADRs). You need to find out what they will do, in writing, before you spend your dollars.

A few years ago I got permission to import a used Meyers Manx SR body, but I did not realise that they were going to classify it as an ICV, or I may not have done so.

One more thing. If you sit tall in the saddle, as I do, you will need to know if you will fit into it. I cannot drive a Purvis Eureka as the top of the windscreen is right in front of my eyes and I would need to hunker down into an uncomforatble and unsafe position in seats that are right on the floor, to be able to see out the front.

I only just fit into the SR.

I suggest that you measure how tall you are when sitting down and see if you will fit into the car.

bond Veteran Volks Folk

2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 7 Mar 2007, 7:38 pm

#577557

mick - mx5s go cheaper after import etc.. lol

just playing - nice find....

oh and incase you were wondering who the mystery sms'er was.... it was me... teeeheeeheee

nick

56astro Custom Title Time!

1,772 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 Mar 2007, 10:37 am

#577594

"roaring 1600cc engine"

LOL

VW car, VW engine ...... keepin it "real"
35MPG on 101.3kPa

Opaque Seriously Crusin Dubber

194 posts · joined Feb 2007 · 8 Mar 2007, 3:06 pm

#577610

that kit is awesome, too bad im too mechanically inclined to fit kits on. also me and welders dont really get along.

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