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an authentic Speedster Specification and is available
with an 1600cc or upgrade to an 1800cc engine. With
such freedom, style and simplicity you can begin to
experience some of the long lost pleasures of classic
motoring.
As with all factory-built Chesil Speedsters you have
our full range of options and accessories at your
disposal, allowing you to create a specification to
realize your dream car.
Key Features:
* Wide range of solid paint colours
* Full Leather interior, with 2 bucket seats and rear
bench seat.- Extensive range of colours.
* Standard carpet set. in matching interior colour
* Moto-Lita split-rivetted steering wheel
* Standard Laminated Speedster windscreen
* Wind up windows
* ‘Twillfast’ hood in black
* 1600cc flat-4 air-cooled VW engine
* Monza 4 pipe exhaust
* High ratio 4-speed VW gearbox
* Swing axle rear suspension
* Disc brakes on front / Drum brakes on rear
* Replica gauge set , with black faces & green
numbers
* Immobiliser
* Chesil badges
* Front inertia reel seat belts
* Chrome ‘Aero’ style mirrors
* Chrome body trim set
* Replica Speedster silver wheels
* Chrome ‘Baby Moon’ hub caps.
* External fuel filler
Please refer to the Options and Prices section for
further details of how to create your own personal
Chesil Speedster Classic.
Technical Specifications:
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Unstressed GRP moulding with integral
box section steel chassis. Special strengthening
materials to increase body strength and comprehensive
anti-rust treatment on all metal parts. Fully painted
to the highest standards by skilled coach workers,
using the latest techniques. Your choice of colour.
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| Chassis |
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VW Type 1, jig mounted and shortened
by 10 3/4". Fully reconditioned using new
floorpan halves and framehead. Sandblasted, primed,
sealed, painted and rust-proofed using high quality
materials. Built up to full rolling specification
using new parts completing the authentic swing
axle specification |
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| Engine |
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A new Arnie Levics built twin port
VW Type 1 with all new ancillaries. 1600cc, 60bhp.
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| Gearbox |
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VW Type 1 Transaxle, 4 speed. Reconditioned
using new mountings, gaiters, wheel bearings, oil
seals and back plates. |
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| Suspension
- F |
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Independent by torsion beam and
trailing arms. |
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| Suspension
- R |
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Independent by torsion bars with
swing axle/trailing arm. |
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| Brakes - F |
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Discs |
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| Brakes - R |
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Drums |
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| Wheels |
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15"x5.5" with 195/60 15 tyres. |
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| Performance |
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Depending on final ratio, around
90mph, with fuel consumption approximately 38mpg
under average use. |
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| Dimensions |
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Length: 3930mm, Width: 1676mm, Height:1260mm. |
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| Upholstery |
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Hand made to the highest standards
by top class upholsterers to a colour of your choice.
Colour co-ordinated piping on seats to a colour
of your choice. |
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| Carpet |
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Specially tailored in a colour of
your choice. All exposed edges bound. |
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| Trim |
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Using reproduction replica parts
for bodywork, interior and dashboard gauges. |
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| Hood |
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Hand made in "twillfast"
material by skilled craftsman. Black as standard
with choice of other colours available at extra
cost. |
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| Final Completion |
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The completed car is given a full
technical inspection and alignment check before
being given a IVA test. Please note that road
tax is not included, as this is normally arranged
by the new owner, prior to collection. Please
contact us if you would like to discuss an alternative
arrangement |
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