Hi
Just trying to gauge interest in my Martin & Walker 550 Spyder project. I purchased the chassis and then the body about 2 years ago and since then I have done some work on both. Have been buying replica parts lights, dials, handbrake, pedals, badges etc. I have fitted a refurbished 914 side shift gearbox fitted to a VW 1776 Type1 engine with new clutch assembly, new alternator, high torque starter, twin Weber 40 carbs, replica rocker covers and a Turbo Thomas Sebring exhaust system. Internally I have had replica seats made and upholstered and the instruments have been refurbished by Palo Alto. I have new drive shafts, new steering rack and ball joints and a new front fitted oil cooler.
The chassis was registered in Germany as a 550 Syder in February 1977 registration number DU-YW-76 based on a VW beetle registered firstly in 1968.
Stll needed is the aluminium floor, wheels (if you want wide 5)and a lot of work and mechanical jiggery pokery but I think other than the painting the major expenses are covered.
I have spent around £18000 so far and obviously would like to recoup as much as possible.
The problem I have is that as I have got older I have started to get arthrirus in my wrist and thumbs and as such I am finding difficult to work on my cars any more . I am also going to have to get rid of my other Porsche treasures.
The car is configured LHD.
So any interest before I put a proper advert together?
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Barry
Martin & Walker 550 Project
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Martin & Walker 550 Project
2007 Cayman
2008 Mini R56 JCW
1962 356BT6 Cabriolet
1964 356C Coupé
1960 MGA 1600
1950 MG TD
2007 Harley Davidson Sportster
Member# 661
2008 Mini R56 JCW
1962 356BT6 Cabriolet
1964 356C Coupé
1960 MGA 1600
1950 MG TD
2007 Harley Davidson Sportster
Member# 661
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Re: Martin & Walker 550 Project
Barry- I’ve copied this to my friend Renaud Lechalier who runs the annual Out Classic Law festival ( google) in France- lots of speedster and spider replicas as well as outlaw 911/356 - this year in July near Lyon
He may know someone.....
I’d love it- but not really a car for Ireland!
C
He may know someone.....
I’d love it- but not really a car for Ireland!
C
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West Cork, Ireland
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1978 SC/1984 3.2 Outlaw -Jaffa 911
1973 914 - on Webers - historic rally car- Tango 914
1977 924 2.0 on Webers street legal race car - Martini 924
Flachbau -in progress
Re: Martin & Walker 550 Project
Hi C
Thanks
Barry
Thanks
Barry
2007 Cayman
2008 Mini R56 JCW
1962 356BT6 Cabriolet
1964 356C Coupé
1960 MGA 1600
1950 MG TD
2007 Harley Davidson Sportster
Member# 661
2008 Mini R56 JCW
1962 356BT6 Cabriolet
1964 356C Coupé
1960 MGA 1600
1950 MG TD
2007 Harley Davidson Sportster
Member# 661
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Re: Martin & Walker 550 Project
Sorry to hear you health problems ..yes getting old is a PITA , i'm 73 this year where do the years go seems only yesterday we used to enjoy your hospitality at your hotel .
Lovely car but not ideal in Scotland .
Brian
Lovely car but not ideal in Scotland .
Brian
Re: Martin & Walker 550 Project
Hi Brian
Quite so about age. Happy days in Kirkcaldy.
Barry
Quite so about age. Happy days in Kirkcaldy.
Barry
2007 Cayman
2008 Mini R56 JCW
1962 356BT6 Cabriolet
1964 356C Coupé
1960 MGA 1600
1950 MG TD
2007 Harley Davidson Sportster
Member# 661
2008 Mini R56 JCW
1962 356BT6 Cabriolet
1964 356C Coupé
1960 MGA 1600
1950 MG TD
2007 Harley Davidson Sportster
Member# 661
Re: Martin & Walker 550 Project
if it was in the UK id be interested.
Avoiding local so-called self proclaimed specialists.
Re: Martin & Walker 550 Project
Hi
Sad day, the 550 on the back of a trailer disappearing down the road, amazing amount of interest over 90 enquiries and sold in 3 days. Next the 356C coupé which will be even sadder when that goes.
Barry
Sad day, the 550 on the back of a trailer disappearing down the road, amazing amount of interest over 90 enquiries and sold in 3 days. Next the 356C coupé which will be even sadder when that goes.
Barry
2007 Cayman
2008 Mini R56 JCW
1962 356BT6 Cabriolet
1964 356C Coupé
1960 MGA 1600
1950 MG TD
2007 Harley Davidson Sportster
Member# 661
2008 Mini R56 JCW
1962 356BT6 Cabriolet
1964 356C Coupé
1960 MGA 1600
1950 MG TD
2007 Harley Davidson Sportster
Member# 661