VW Chenowth Sandrail Fast Attack Vehicle Road legal and mental

“Mad Max” has to be seen to be believed. Unique in the UK as this is a road legal VW based sand rail. Don't confuse this with a tarted up VW UVA Fugative. it isn't! This is a serious off roader with impressive specification.

Originally it is believed to be a Chenowth two seater sandrail frame imported from the USA and built by Dave Fisher at Kingfisher Kustoms in Birmingham.  

After being acquired by the current owner it was entirely overhauled over four years and has been modified into a replica of the Chenowth US Marine Corp's Fast Attack Vehicle (FAV) as used in 1990's Gulf War Desert Shield operations. Of which similar copies in the USA have sold on ebay for up to $25. 00 USD (I know the guy who bought it!)

This is an amazing vehicle to drive on or off the road. It has got a great power to weight ratio and draws a lot of attention everywhere it goes so this is not for the shy!

I'd prefer this to go to VW or Military enthusiast and its priced competitively as I'm only selling it to fund the rebuild of a VW beetle.  

Specification

Body

·         Two seater steel tube framed sand rail

·         It is current running as a RHD drive for UK roads and registered as tax exempt 1973 VW Type1 (originals ran LHD and it is very easy to convert if you want to).

·         Side baskets capable of taking 20ltr jerry cans. ammo boxes and bergens (that's rucksacks)

·         Aluminum Step/Checker plate bonnet and roof and floorpan

·         Legal lights with Side/Dip/Main (Foot operated main beam like on a rally car)

·         Front Spots lights

·         UK MOD / Military style license plates.

·         UK MOD Matt Black InfraRed Reflectant (IRR) paint

·         Registered as a Tax exempt black 1973 VW Beetle Saloon Type 1

Engine and Drive Train

·         Four speed manual transmission

·         Rear wheel drive VW Type 2 (bus) 3 rib transaxle/gearbox

·         Welded axle / CV inner bearings for added off road strength.

·         Ford 1600cc OHC PINTO water cooled engine (unleaded)

·         Weber 84HF  28/30 DTML carburetor

·         EMPI high flow air filter

·         Inline electric fuel pump

·         Electronic ignition and Ford Motocraft ECU

·  ·         Ford engine to VW gearbox adaptor plate and flywheel

·         Ford (GM) rack and pinion steering

·         Aluminum sump guard

·         NEW CNC Hydraulic clutch system

·         Jamar CNC 452A Angled Steering brakes

·         EMPI 6 gallon spun aluminum fuel tank (alternative long range tank included but needs minor repair)

·         NEW EMPI Front Disc Brake conversion kit with stock 4x130 PCD fittings

·         NEW T1 Rear Drum brakes with stock 4x130 PCD fittings

Suspension

·         VW Type 1 (Beetle) swing axle frame with IRS rear suspension conversion

·         Dual front shock absorbers per side

·         Three rear shock absorbers per side (yes 6 rear and 4 on the front!)

·         VW Type 1 (Beetle) with King pin / Link Pin beam

·         EMPI Reinforced beam bracing kit

·         EMPI Extended shock towers and reinforcements

·         Welded speedo tunnel in NS front spindle for added strength

Interior

·         Fibreglass bucket seat on adjustable runners

·         Luke black 3 point race harnesses

·         Interior storage in side pocket liners

·         NEW Digital Speedo/Dashboard and rev counter

·         NEW USA Kwikwire aftermarket electrical loom & wiring kit

·         Rally 2 way intercom

·         Mountney 10” steering wheel

·         MOD offroad dash mount compass

·         Chrome Empi shifter

·         NEW Jamar CNC pedal assembly (chromed finish looks awesome!)

Ancillaries

·         GPMG passenger side weapon mount

·         Two wheels & tires 

·         Large Camo net

·         Large Camo tarpaulin

·         Assorted jerry cans and ammo boxes

·        I have a photographic restoration and all the receipts. documentation which will be included.

Outstanding Actions

·         It is currently SORN and it will need an MOT before going back on the road.  

·         I know it will need the headlights aligning and the brakes bleeding and balancing (these are all new and haven't been run in)  

The tires are tired remoulds so no longer road legal. These will cost about 95 quid for part worn replacements. I will supply and fit at cost if needed.   I'm including spare off road tires/wheels too.  

·         Some of the cosmetic welding is agricultural! If you plan to spray it up I'd take a grinder to the odds bit of old tack welds. but to be honest two people you can strip the whole car to the frame in 2 days. So you could do a real nice job if you know a guy with a spray booth.

·         It goes without saying this is an old. off road kit car. built to look like a serving military vehicle. If you are expecting leather trim. A/C. electric windows (or any windows for that matter!) this is not your car.  

·         You don't get a refund if it breaks down or stuff falls off as you hurtle cross country in it. This is a big old toy and as such will require investment and effort to maintain or improve further. so only bid or buy if you know what you are doing.

·         UK mainland delivery at cost on receipt of full payment can be arranged

BTW I also have a Porsche 914 1. 7 fuel injected engine suitable for this if you want a flat four (see my other listings)

Also published at eBay.co.uk

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