1977 Aerocon Boa "Porsche" Special

1978 Aerocon Boa "Porsche" Special

 

1977 Aerocon Boa "Porsche"  Special

Aluminum Monocoque  Chassis; Porsche Mid-Rear Engine; Aerospace Design

 

"The Fusion of Automotive  Design and Aerospace Technology. "  That's how Dave Saunders. creator of the  Boa sports car and President of the Aerocon Corporation (an aerospace engineering firm  based in Ventura. California) put it in the Aerocon Boa  brochure.  In  an April. 1978 Road & Track article. author John Lamm shared the following:

 

"Considering Saunders'  aircraft background. you wouldn't expect something too conventional for the  Boa's chassis and it isn't - unless you consider 'conventional' the Formula 1  automobile.   That's right. Saunders uses an aluminum monocoque chassis. "

 

The Boa was designed for either  a Porsche 914 or Volkswagen engine - the choice was up to the buyer.    This is a rear mid-engine sports car with a wheelbase of 101 inches.   Total weight  is 1800 lbs. and in stock form. the Boa is approximately 15% (250  lbs) lighter than a Porsche 914.   With appropriate engine tuning combined  with the sophisticated chassis. the Boa would trounce a Porsche 914.

 

The price in 1977  for an Aerocon Boa was $18. 00 - that's approximately $70. 00 in 2017 dollars. While projections of 200 being built the  first year. just 15 cars were built before  production ceased in late 1978. The serial number of this car is "BOA-77-1013"  and may indicate this was the "13th" of 15 produced.

 

For Auction Today

Our Aerocon Boa was found several years  ago in Los Angeles. California and eventually made its way to Tampa. Florida.    In storage for the last 5 years. the odometer shows just over 7000 miles which given  the condition of the car may be original.   This Boa uses a Porsche 914  engine. and the drivetrain has not been tested.   The Boa looks great for a  40 year old sports car. It is unrestored and being sold in “as-is” condition  inviting the new owner an exciting opportunity to finish this car to their taste  and standards.   

 

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Shown  Below Are Photos of The Aerocon Boa That Is Being Auctioned in this  Sale

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Shown  Below is the  Brochure from 1978

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Shown  Below Is Advertising From 1977-1978

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Shown  Below Is The 1978 Press Package

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Shown  Below Are Publicity Photos From 1977-1978

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Below Are Vintage Articles That  Discuss the Aerocon Boa

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Transportation costs and arrangements from  origination (Tampa. Florida) to buyer's location are the responsibility of the  buyer.   This car is being advertised locally and we reserve the right to  end the auction at any time. People have different opinions and expectations of  old cars. It is your responsibility to inspect this vehicle or send a third  party inspector for your satisfaction. A $2000 non-refundable deposit is due  within 48  hours of the end of the auction.   Full payment via electronic/bank transfer is  due no later than 7 days from the end of the auction.

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