looking for kit car

hi guys Dom here new to forum
want to buy a kit car porsche 911.
if anyone knows of one for sale please let me know.
cheers,

Kit car 911, do you mean a Porera kit for a bug?

No I think he means a replica 911 in glass.....there was one on egay a month ago...

Thers a guy in perth that was selling the mould
911 on beetle pan
Someone from over there will know his number ... I cant find it

that would be pretty sweet. if u find pics put it up and show us!

I'm not sure whether they were available in Australia but the Covin was a pretty good UK kit on a Beetle pan.



This one is a Covin.



This is a real Porsche. Pretty close if you ask me!

Edit: Sorry, I just looked it up and they may have a purpose-built chassis, not a Beetle pan. They still use the Beetle transmission, engine and suspension though, although they used Type 3 suspension instead in some models and of course all kinds of engine swaps are possible.

covin did make a replica.i could import one over but too expensive.i'll just wait to one shows up for sale here. i do know that there is one in QLD if anyone knows the whereabouts its blue in colour.

I remember a kit in the early 90s that was a 911 cabrio body that dropped straight ona bug floor pan

thinkk it may have been called a predator?
It looked pretty close to the real thing

Sorry to detract from the thread but I could just never quite fathom why someone would want a car that looks like a porsche but sounds, handles and goes like a volkswagen, kind of an oxy moron.

Covins look the part atleast but those bloddy porreras which kept the beetle roofline with a porsche look nose and tail tacked on....

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Heres my current one and my old one. Good luck finding one, they are very rare.

My kids are now 14 and 12.

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Hi mark fancy bumping into you in this forum
i was wanting to see more photos of the covin if u still was interested in selling
that red looks good.what a shame about that 935 jeff was quick to grab it.

A 911 kit... why?

Dom, it would be cheaper, and more efficient to purchase a real 911!

There was one at Volkspower when i worked there, the kit was called a preditor, there were advertisments in mid to late 90s aussie vw mags for a company who supplied them in Aus. would be cheaper to buy a real 911

you all are right it would be cheaper in the long run but i love both the 911 and bugs so i suppose i want best of both worlds.

$19,800 for a classic targa:

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8766425&__sid=12AD2400EE3A&__Qpb=true&Cr=0&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal%7c0%7c%7cpCar_RankSort_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cpCar_Model_String%7c0&keywords=&__N=1216%201247%201252%201282%204294963765%204294963707&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=173&silo=1011

$23,950

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=9060480&__sid=12AD2400EE3A&__Qpb=true&Cr=2&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal%7c0%7c%7cpCar_RankSort_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cpCar_Model_String%7c0&keywords=&__N=1216%201247%201252%201282%204294963765%204294963707&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=173&silo=1011

$25,900

yum 👍
http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8711012&__sid=12AD2400EE3A&__Qpb=true&Cr=0&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal%7c0%7c%7cpCar_RankSort_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cpCar_Model_String%7c0&keywords=&__N=1216%201247%201252%201282%204294963765%204294963638&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=286&silo=1011

or low kms, $31,500

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8990147&__sid=12AD2400EE3A&__Qpb=true&Cr=1&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal%7c0%7c%7cpCar_RankSort_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cpCar_Model_String%7c0&keywords=&__N=1216%201247%201252%201282%204294963765%204294963638&seot=1&__Nne=15&trecs=286&silo=1011

far out man they are cheap
thanks for that calling bout the white conv .

DOM911 wrote:far out man they are cheap
thanks for that calling bout the white conv .

Dom,

The white 1977 911, is not a factory convertiable.

Production of the 911 convertiable didn't commence until late 1982 - early 1983.

Check insurance out before you buy one. When I had a real one it was costing $2200 yr in the country. My replica is $400 yr.

thanks mark
i will be waiting until you or rainer decide to sell up

pm sent

I want one too!!!

how much do they usually sell for?

They are very rare to find in Australia. I've seen a couple of complete ones around the $20k mark. The white one in the pics was advertised for $22k when I bought it ( I paid $15k). The yellow one I bought as a shell for $5k and its probably cost $20k or more to build it.

unless you are building a speedster or 550s buy a real one !!!

Does anyopne know where I can get hold of a 356 Speedster kit car? I've looked and found some great manufacturers in NZ, but not much info on Aus-based kit car companies.

zoofish wrote:Does anyopne know where I can get hold of a 356 Speedster kit car? I've looked and found some great manufacturers in NZ, but not much info on Aus-based kit car companies.

There was a company in WA years ago that did them, but that's as much as I can remember.....memory is fading

There has also been a couple of semi completed ones on ebay over the past year...

Be careful with Speedster replicas on a shortened pan if unregistered. Very difficult to get them registered now.
And if you like 911 with simply mechanics (4 cyl, etc), buy a 912

Here is my RSK replica. Just came back from the paint shop



Raf

cam070 wrote:

zoofish wrote:Does anyopne know where I can get hold of a 356 Speedster kit car? I've looked and found some great manufacturers in NZ, but not much info on Aus-based kit car companies.

There was a company in WA years ago that did them, but that's as much as I can remember.....memory is fading

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=9193893&__Qpb=true&Cr=12&__Ns=pCar_PriceSort_Decimal|0||pCar_RankSort_Int32|1||pCar_Make_String|0||pCar_Model_String|0&keywords=&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294963765&silo=1011&__No=75&seot=1&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&trecs=1011&__sid=12AF1EA7B426

www.550spyder.com.au
I vow to own one of these within my lifetime...

That's a very sensible time frame you have set. 😀

How about a nice 250LM replica:

I realy like that, there was a kit car on here a long time back, nearly put my name on it, still dream about it but can't find it in the search, Subi powered.

nice kit

though still looking for 911 kit
if anyone knows the whereabouts of a purple convertible replica 911 which was for sale years ago in melbourne
please let me know or get owner to contact me 0246555000 dom
cheers

donn wrote:I realy like that, there was a kit car on here a long time back, nearly put my name on it, still dream about it but can't find it in the search, Subi powered.

Maybe username Bruno, he had a MK2 (also subi powered - same as mine) on here a looong time ago.

Hi all,
I have a Covin, Porsche 930 replica in Perth. Never quite finished it but is mostly completed, powered by Subaru turbo engine and alot of original Porsche parts used incl speedos interior trims seats etc. Took out of storage the other day and if anyone is looking to buy one you are welcome to contact me on 0402957333
Regards
David

I WOULD LIKE TO C SOME FOTOS LET ME KNOW WHEN YOUR FREE AND ILL CALL U

Your welcome to call anytime, and ill organise some photos. The build was inspected by licensing dept when shortened and still got all the papers from there inspections during build etc. Interior colour is silver grey and as i have 3 cars and severe shortage of space at present might have to let it go.
David 0402957333

hi dave thanks for the reply i will have to pass due to it being shortened i wont be able to get it rego'd in nsw.would still love to c some photos.cheers

No worries Dom,
have organised for the remaining items to be completed by a local mechanic and at least have some room to move while at workshop for the next few weeks. Needs the computer sorted out on the turbo engine and complex muffler system fitted. Then it will be registed in WA in Jan.
Regards
David

if you are till looking for a Porsche replica - buy a 912.

911 looks - 4 cylinder motor with VW heritage. Kits to drop in typ1 or typ4 motors In 1976 Porsche made a 912E for the America market that came fitted from factory with a typ4 motor.

912's sell between 15k-50k dependent on history condition, RHD versus LHD etc.

Did you actually finrd a kit? I have a 912 that I am considering selling.

cheers Michel

karmannghia60 wrote:Be careful with Speedster replicas on a shortened pan if unregistered. Very difficult to get them registered now.
And if you like 911 with simply mechanics (4 cyl, etc), buy a 912

Here is my RSK replica. Just came back from the paint shop



Raf

DOM911 wrote:hi guys Dom here new to forum
want to buy a kit car porsche 911.
if anyone knows of one for sale please let me know.
cheers,

I have a couple of glass porsche bodies I sent you a PM

DOM911 wrote:hi dave thanks for the reply i will have to pass due to it being shortened i wont be able to get it rego'd in nsw.would still love to c some photos.cheers

One of the bodies I have fits full length beetle chassis it came from the states in the eighties but never got completed I brought it end of last year looks right even though it is lengthened. All the covins are shortened I have one of them too.

vdubrod wrote:

DOM911 wrote:hi dave thanks for the reply i will have to pass due to it being shortened i wont be able to get it rego'd in nsw.would still love to c some photos.cheers

One of the bodies I have fits full length beetle chassis it came from the states in the eighties but never got completed I brought it end of last year looks right even though it is lengthened. All the covins are shortened I have one of them too.

Photos Here http://s781.photobucket.com/albums/yy100/vdubrod/Beetles%20I%20have%20worked%20on/Covin%20Build/?action=view&current=IMG_0183.jpg

Hi,
I recently bought a Poraga and I am only interested in the chassis so i am selling the body only very CHEAP. Send me an email if your interested
CrazzyCypriot@hotmail.com

mine is now sold

Mine is up for sale now.

There was a RHD 912 listed many times on eBay recently. Unfinished products. $6k but didn't get a bid. I still have the link if someone is interested
RAF

Sounds like this one, and with a 40hp 1200 bug motor its destined to be Australias slowest Porsche.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Porsche-Genuine-1966-912-911-Classic-unfinished-project-custom-vw-/110758322196?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item19c9b5e014

Yep, he relisted it

I know it is a real model, but man it looks like a kit car. Might just be all the new paint and fibreglass.

Are they all beetle running gear - steering, suspension etc? or just the box and engine?

912s have no Beetle gear at all. It's all Porsche including a 356 engine

On Ebay Now http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/vw-kitcar-porsche-930-replica-/170715114074?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item27bf69ea5a