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Old 14th December 2017, 19:02
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Default 1970's Kit Car

Hi Folks

This is probably a mega long shot. But I was wondering if anyone could help me track down the name / maker of a 1970's kit car.

My father purchased the car in Northern Ireland circa 1981. Its registration number was 146POD and was based on a VW Beetle floor plan. The car was yellow gel coat, and (crudely) styled / influenced by the 1970's Le Mans Race cars.

It was vaguely similar in style to the car in the link (but much squarer
edged and simpler design), but from memory utilised a standard windscreen (possibly from the beetle). The door hinges were hung with external hinges (similar to or perhaps from a Mini). The front headlamps (round similar too, perhaps from Mini) were set very low to the ground inside square recesses covered with perspex panels held in plate with yellow painted aluminium (screwed on) frames.

I've tried to track down information for a long time but have never been able to find a photo of another car. Anyone have any knowledge?

It was similar in style to http://www.usedcarsfsbo.com/asp/Item...=5%2F23%2F2011
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