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Cars Built to Date
DriveTrain & Mechanical Options
- 1915cc Engine with Dual Carbs
- 120 hp Engine with Dual Carbs
- Tuned Exhaust (Required with 120hp Engine)
- Performance Cam (Mild Increase in Horsepower)
- Oil Cooler with Fan (Recommend for hot Climates)
- 3:88 Transmission
- 4 wheel Disc Brakes
- Sway Bars for Increased Handling
- Wide 5 lug Wheels
- Center Mount Racing Style Gas Tank
- Pirelli Tire Upgrage
- Under Dash Hand Brake (std for dealers)
Exterior Options
- Metallic Paint
- Black Paint
- Luggage Rack
- Bumper Gaurds Front and Rear
- Rear Reflectors
- Fog Lights
- Headlight Grills
- Beehive Tail Lights (limited availibility)
- Louvered Deck Lid
- Flared Body with 17 inch Wheels
- Trim Delete
- Bumper and Trim Delete
- Spyder Mirror
- Passenger Side Mirror
- Chrome Wheels
Interior Options
- Stereo
- Vintage Style Radio
- Full Tonneau
- 12V Plug/Cell Phone Port
- Kill Switch
- Banjo Steering Wheel (Ivory or Black)
- German Square Weave Carpet
- Contrasting Stiching on Upholstery
- Contrasting Pipping On Upholstery
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of frame is used?
Vintage Speedsters uses a custom built, jig welded, 2×4 inch 11-gauge steel frame. An original VW pan is restored, shortened and welded to the new steel skeleton. The rigid new structure retains the original VW pan design and integrates the largest frame possible. All of our custom built speedsters easily pass the “jack test”. In addition, the steering wheel is offset slightly, just as an original speedster.
While some manufacturers will lead the customer to believe the use of a VW pan is inferior, it’s hard to argue with some facts.
1) Volkswagen produced over 21,000,000 cars using the pan design.
2) Vintage Speedsters hand built over 3300 speedsters as of 2016.
3) We build more than 90% of the speedsters being sold today.
How many Vintage Speedsters have been built?
What kind of maintenance is needed?
Vintage Speedsters use VW air-cooled engines. Stock engines will require a valve adjustment and tune-up every 3000 miles. This is a simple process and can be done by any foreign auto mechanic. VW produced over 29 million air-cooled engines, so finding parts and service is never a problem.
SPECIFICATIONS
Gasoline Octane: 91
Oil Weight: 30W
Tire Size: 165-65-R15 or 185-60-R15
Tire Pressure: 22psi
Valve Clearance: .006
Distributor: Bosch 009
OIL CHANGE:
The engine oil should be changed at 3 months or 3000 mile intervals after the change of 300 miles on new motors. Most engines use a traditional style oil sump strainer
VALVE ADJUSTMENT:
Engines equipeed with standard valves should have the valves adjusted every 3000 miles or when needed. Initial adjustment on new engines should occure first at 500 miles. Valve clearance should be set to .006
Who can I get insurance from?
In California, US Only:
Barlow Ins. — 1-800-558-7772
Hagerty Classic Auto Ins – 1-800-922-4050
US Nationwide:
Hagerty Ins. — 1-800-747-5348