Red California, OTY 831F info needed anyone know this car!!?

356california · Post by **356california** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 7:06 pm

Hello All,

I am a new member on here and wanted anyones input and information on the car i own.

OTY 831F (Hotty)

http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2514444 ... 9858zQhxpI

Apparantly built in 2001 from a 'Legend' California kit. It has a 1.8 aircooled engine from a T2 bus and a whole list of vw and porsche performance parts. It is astonishingly quick to 40/50mph. The guy who built it now lives in Australia!

I would love to meet any of its previous owners and get more information on it and myabe even pick up the issue of TOTAL VW Magazine it was featured in at the time.

The covers come off the car next month when i have the time to carry out its annual service and MOT. Can Not Wait!!!!

Thanks
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Stevie B · Post by **Stevie B** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 7:37 pm

Why wait to rip off the covers. Get in it tomorrow. or am I the only muppet with his hood down and bits freezing off but with a huge grin

356california · Post by **356california** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 7:58 pm

it needs a very thorough service and my boiler needs fixing first..... heat the house then heat the porsche!!!!

stevesprite · Post by **stevesprite** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 2:31 pm

Hi Ive seen Photos of this car before but not sure where !

I also have a california speedster, but mine was from Pilgrim ( orginally L and B).

Not too many California,s around in the UK, but apear to be popular (?) in the states.

regards

Steve

stevesprite · Post by **stevesprite** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 2:33 pm

Stevie B wrote:Why wait to rip off the covers. Get in it tomorrow. or am I the only muppet with his hood down and bits freezing off but with a huge grin

No Steve your deffo not the only Muppet !! I love driving mine this time of year. Nothing like a good blast on a cold frosty morning. Who needs heating with a flying jacket !

regards

Steve

356california · Post by **356california** » Wed Jan 26, 2011 1:11 am

worked out how to put a photo up..... might be useful seeing as im asking for info on it!

[img][img]http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/48212/2514444640106889858S500x500Q85.jpg[/img][/img]

356california · Post by **356california** » Mon Feb 07, 2011 7:18 pm

FOUND!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks to Gary at the Speedster Clinic i now have the Total VW Magazine that originally featured my car.
I will put it on a thread if anyones interested, but it will definitely be kept sealed in a folder and preserved with the car.

Steve

hot66 · Post by **hot66** » Mon Feb 07, 2011 7:35 pm

I'd like to see scans of the feature ..... even if it's just to reassure me my memory isn't going

. So, was the then owner based in North Yorkshire with photos of the car at Ellerton Lakes ?

356california · Post by **356california** » Mon Feb 07, 2011 8:37 pm

Yes!! Great memory. It shows it before the proper interior went in and backs up all my guesses about the previous use, features and whereabouts! All that's left now is to get it going again and get it back to former glory!

I will see if I can get the scanner working and post it here. Apparently the new editors of the speedster.com magazine are interested in doing an article on it too and has been forwarded to hopefully feature in the Haynes guide to kitcars which is being put together this year.

DDK - Die Deutschen Klassiker

Red California, OTY 831F info needed anyone know this car!!?

Red California, OTY 831F info needed anyone know this car!!?

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