Classic Motor Carriages CMC 1956 Porsche 356 Speedster Widebody

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1956 Classic Motor Carriages (CMC) 356 Speedster

If you snooze. you lose. This Speedster will go to the highest bidder so don't wait until the last minute to bid only to be outbid by the next lucky owner of this head turner. If you don't like attention. this is not the car for you but if you've been looking for something different that won't be seen around every corner. then this is the car for you.

This Speedster is built on a 1973 VW chassis and was completed in 1988. My wife and I have owned this Speedster for almost 11 years and have had tons of fun with it but it is time to part with it and move onto something else. This Speedster is titled as a 1988 Volkswagen with a rebuilt title issued in the state of New Mexico. Mileage on the title at the time it was transferred to us was 29. 10 and we restored it about 8 years ago and added the new speedometer at the time which reads 8704 miles but I'm sure that I will add a few before this auction ends so it will most likely be closer to 8900 miles. Don't let the rebuilt title turn you away. When you realize that the majority of Speedsters built today are built on a VW chassis that have been cut down 6 inches. it's easy to know why you may find many with rebuilt or even salvage titles.

This particular Speedster is solid and runs just as well as most modern day factory built cars with a little surprise - a 2276 fuel injected turbocharged engine capable of leaving most modern day V8 muscle in the rear view mirror.

The body of this Speedster is fiberglass and has a beautiful clear-coated black finish. Take a good look at the pictures and then picture yourself cruising behind the wheel of this beauty. I've included LOTS of pictures of this Speedster in both shade and sunlight so you can see just how beautiful the finish is. The reflections in the clear coat finish are deep and clear and provide a mirror like finish but don't take my word for it - let the pictures do the talking.

a fuel injected. turbocharged 2276. this Speedster is capable of keeping up with the big boys without a sweat. Tuned at a conservative 10psi. this setup puts out an easy 200hp. Want more power - no problem - Turn the Hallman boost controller up to 15. 16. 17 or even 18psi and watch the white stripes on the asphalt turn into a solid stripe. This setup runs on straight 91 octane pump gas.

Engine. Turbo System. Fuel System. Ignition System and Transaxle Specifications: (All engine parts have less than 3000 miles on them and the trans has less than 1000 miles)

82mm stroke x 94mm bore

NEW Aluminum Bubble Top Super Case

Forged Counterweighted 82mm Crankshaft w/ VW journals(8 Dowel)

H-Beam Rods

Mahle 94mm Cylinders and Forged Pistons

XR302 Camshaft (. 529 lift with 1. 4:1 Ratio Rockers)

CB Ultralight Racing Lifters

CB 044 CNC Round Port Heads with 42 x 37. 5mm valves and VW 650 High Rev Dual Springs

26mm oil pump (Full Flow oil system with remote mounted filter and 72 plate oil cooler with 180 degree temp switch for electric fan control)

3. 5 Quart Sump

Jaycee Pushrod Tubes

Chromoly Pushrods

1. 5" Turbo Header

T3/T04e Hybrid Turbocharger built by Shag Leone Racing

Water-to-Air Intercooler with Radiator. Reservoir and High Volume Pump

Tial 38mm Wastegate

Type-S Blow Off Valve

Hallman Manual Boost Controller

RC Engineering 550cc Fuel Injectors

CB Performance End Castings

VW 48mm Throttle Body

Automotive Fuel Pressure Regulator

225lph Fuel Pump

Labonte Motorsports 250psi Methanol Injection System (Currently set up to run water from the reservoir for the water-to-air intercooler)

FORD Edis Electronic Ignition System (Crank Triggered for accuracy)

IRS Transaxle built by BENCO

AT code Single Side Cover (SSC) case

3. 88 R/P (3. 78 1st. 2. 06 2nd. 1. 21 3rd and . 89 4th)

Super Diff

Heavy Duty Aluminum Side Cover

Welded Coarse Tooth 3rd and 4th Gears

To duplicate this powertrain including engine. trans. turbo. fuel and ignition system would cost well over $8. 00 for the parts alone not including all of the installation accessories like tubing. hoses. clamps. etc!

Fuel and Ignition systems are controlled by a MegaSquirt 1 V2. 2 ECU controller that is tuned through a USB cable connected to your laptop. As mentioned above. this setup is currently running 10psi boost but the current tune is capable of running up to 18psi of boost simply by turning the Hallman boost controller up. Fuel and ignition tables are mapped out past 20psi. There are many aftermarket ECU's available for those wanting to convert their carbureted vehicles into fuel injected vehicles and I have had really good success for the past 3+ years with the MegaSquirt system. It is very user-friendly and has lots of continuing support through the developer and enthusiasts forums.

While cruising through town. the exhaust tone through the downpipe and Magnaflow muffler purrs like a kitten but once you press the throttle to the floor. you'll awaken a sleeping giant with the roar of a lion with LOTS of acceleration. No matter what type of driver you are. this car will put an ear-to-ear grin on your face every time you drive it.

The interior is nice and finished in tan and brown vinyl. All of the gauges work however the tachometer does bounce around. There are additional gauges including a boost gauge. Engine Oil Pressure gauge (in addition to the idiot light in the tachometer) and an Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) gauge. Unlike most Speedsters that have a driver's seat that slides forward and backwards only. this Speedster has a power driver's seat that moves. forward. backward. up. down and tilts fore and aft so you'll be able to find that perfect driving position behind the Nardi steering wheel. Cocoa mats add a nice touch to the floor of the car and the driving lights mounted behind the front grills really help to light up the road ahead of you.

As I mentioned before. this Speedster has quite a bit more power than your typical Speedster and when you add more power to a car. it is just as important to add better brakes because 60 to 0mph is just as important if not more important than 0 to 60mph. This Speedster comes to a stop with the assistance of front disc and rear drum brakes and rides on oil-filled front shocks and adjustable rear air shocks. The Falken Ziex 512 tires have less than 2000 miles on them and should last for many years of trouble-free driving.

This Speedster comes with a quarter tonneau cover and new vinyl top that was installed about 6 months ago. The top could probably use some adjustment and has only been up twice - once when my wife and I got caught in a rain storm on a road trip and once for these pictures.

As I mentioned before; if you are not looking for a true head-turning vehicle. look elsewhere. This car gets more thumbs up than all of the Vipers. Corvettes. Mustangs and so on and you'll always be answering questions any time you pull into a parking lot or gas station. It's really amazing just how much attention these cars get and I will miss all of the attention.

Please look through all of the pictures and feel free to ask questions. I think that the pictures speak for themselves and even though this car is not a trailer queen. it could hold it's own at many shows. There are some small scratches and blemishes as this is not a new car and some wear and tear should be expected.

As this is a used vehicle. there are no warranties written or implied so please ask all questions before making your bid and know that this is a specialty vehicle. I shouldn't have to mention that as you are most likely looking at this auction because you are looking for the right Speedster and have already done your research. Search no more. The time is now and if you wait. you will be kicking yourself for not jumping at the opportunity to own a beautiful replica of the iconic Porsche 356 Speedster.

The new owner will be responsible for all shipping arrangements. I will have the vehicle at a business with a loading dock for easy loading Monday through Friday onto your carrier of choice.

I reserve the right to end this auction at any time.

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