According to the Kardex document, the car was delivered new in Lechler schiefergrau (special-order Slate Grey by Chr. Lechler & Sohn) and in 2010 was refinished in red with black stripes by Mark’s Body Shop of San Carlos, California. The bumpers have been deleted, the side and quarter windows are plexiglass, the rear deck lid has been louvered, integrated side-mirror covers are located on the fenders, mesh covers protect the headlights, and leather straps are utilized for securing…
According to the Kardex document, the car was delivered new in Lechler schiefergrau (special-order Slate Grey by Chr. Lechler & Sohn) and in 2010 was refinished in red with black stripes by Mark’s Body Shop of San Carlos, California. The bumpers have been deleted, the side and quarter windows are plexiglass, the rear deck lid has been louvered, integrated side-mirror covers are located on the fenders, mesh covers protect the headlights, and leather straps are utilized for securing the front hood.
Silver-finished 15×5.5″ alloy wheels with a wide-five bolt pattern are mounted with 185/65 Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position tires. Disc brakes have been added up front along with a larger front sway bar. Service in 2021 included adjusting the parking brake, changing the steering-box oil, and flushing the brake fluid.
The interior features front bucket seats with black upholstery and lap belts. Peppered gray square-weave carpeting covers the floors and the rear interior area, which lacks seats. A fire extinguisher is located behind the driver seat.
The flat-four was sourced from a 1968 Porsche 912 and was rebuilt in 2008 by Sam Sipkins of Oakland, California to displace 1,720cc. The engine utilizes forged 86mm pistons and alloy cylinders as well as Weber carburetors, and an aluminum oil cooler has been added.
Engine-case stamping ☆1283538☆ is consistent with a 1968 912 flat-four built for the North American market.
Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transaxle.