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£24,640

1972 Porsche 356 Speedster by Chesil

United Kingdom • 2 Mar 2019 • Lot 234

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This Chesil, based on a 1972 VW Beetle, is a well-built replica of a Porsche 356 Speedster. It features a high-quality black paint finish, a red interior, and a two-liter engine, offering a more affordable alternative to a genuine 356.

Condition

7

Based on the description, the car has a very high-quality finish, virtually unmarked red interior, and correct period dials and dashboard. There's no mention of significant cosmetic or mechanical issues, suggesting it's been well-maintained and invested in. It requires minor reconditioning.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

1122732333

Odometer:

10,889 miles

Reg Number:

FVF 551K

RHD/LHD:

LHD

The Chesil Motor Company, previously Chesil and Tygan Motor Company, is a British manufacturer founded in 1991 by Peter Bailey in the county of Dorset.

He took over a project from ‘Street Beetle’ and began producing cars and kits.

After a turbulent few years and a change of name to Tygan Motor Company, the company began trading under the Chesil name again in 2009 under the stewardship of Peter Bailey once again.

It is thought some 500 vehicles have been created by Chesil, the first and best selling model is the Porsche 356 Speedster.

The chassis of a Volkswagen Beetle and an additional tubular steel frame form the basis, onto which a fibreglass body is mounted.

Based on a 1972 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, this Chisel was part of a project that commenced in 2002 with Chesil supplying the Gelcoat kit at a cost of £4,895.

The finished article was inspected by the DVLA on 9th July, 2003 at which point this handsome vehicle started to draw admiring glances when out on the roads.

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