DDK - Die Deutschen Klassiker

You can buy 'em new from all the usual outlets or check ebay as there's nearly always a set for sale :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 2462397390

& you'll need 20 not 16 (unless you're going to fit locking nuts or have 4 already).

Dan - email me (lightweight_911@hotmail.com).

Dan - email me (lightweight_911@hotmail.com).

Yes, the spokes should be satin black.

As for fitting a 914 wheel on a 911/912 it's not a straight fit but it's fairly easy to carry out the necessary modification. Email me if you're interested(lightweight_911@hotmail.com) & I'll give you the low-down.

From left to right:

911R 7x15"
6x15" 'flat face'
4.5x15"

Miggs - there were 2 different versions of the Factory woodrim wheel fitted to early 911's & 912's : The original version had black painted aluminium spokes/spine & is much rarer & consequently worth much more money ! The later version (introduced around mid-'65) had steel spokes which w...

H4 lenses are completely different to H1 lenses & will not allow the lights to work correctly or the beams to focus properly. You can try shoppping around the usual Porsche parts outlets to see if anyone has some but the only person I know who usually has RHD H1 lenses is Peter Andrews at Transe...

I've posted this on Pelican before but I've painted the outside of the glass on the headlamps with yellow glass paint (available from hobby shops for >£2). Cheap alternative to buying yellow lenses (I've got contact details somewhere that I'll dig out for you Nick) & less hassle when you want to...

This may help to explain:

It shouldn't make any difference where your car was originally exported to - you should be able to get details of your car's original build specification from Porsche Cars GB in Reading. The last contact I had there was Kathryn Josif (Tel: 0118 930 3666). Information provided includes : Legal Specif...

H1's have 2 separate bulbs & reflectors (one each for dip & main beam) which can be independently adjusted whereas H4's have single reflectors & bulbs. H1's are no longer available new (although I have had a few NOS in recent months) & are more difficult to find in RHD form (although...

How about something like this ? :

What VW ?

Are you talking about an original fitment wheel or aftermarket with separate hub ?

Here's a 718 RSK replica I built almost 20 years ago (!!):

I looked at a Porsche with that first registration number (POR 912S) many years ago - it was in Maida Vale. The car was in pretty poor condition & was, I think, Irish Green ?