Speedster conversion...

[KS]

Excuse the poor pic (not mine, but stolen from a friend's FB page) - saw this Boxster-esque conversion in Belgium last week. Windscreen is laid back, hood is very Boxster/Speedster-like. Went for a drive and it actually felt more rigid than a regular 914 with the roof off, with no scuttle shake. I assume, therefore it had been well braced underneath. The main concern was how it was getting air to the engine for cooling. The owner spoke no English , but he pointed vaguely under the car, so I'm guessing he had ducts to feed cooling air. It was for sale at €15,000. Too much considering the general condition, but interesting all the same. The long US-spec nose/bumper actually improved the overall proportions for once.

[defianty]

I've seen photos of similar conversions before. This one looks better than those though, although not my cup of tea. Interesting point about the cooling - if I remember correctly the ones I've seen before had side vents. What was behind your head whilst in the car Keith?

[KS]

Nothing!

[veltror]

Beach Boys racing in Venice Beach used to do conversions such as this with vents etc... see the Monterray 914...