Anand's Coupe

Looks like SEGs are contagious........

I'm guessing he has a hard time wiping off that SEG, since he also owns a 997 Carrera and is waiting for delivery (any day now) of a brand new Beck 550!

FYI.  He is planning a full frame up restoration of the coupe.

Ha!! Troy...where the heck did you dig this up? I've never seen this photo!

Funny that you just posted this -- the car is headed to Carey Hines' shop for a full bare metal restoration -- it will be picked up very soon. I can't think of any one I would trust more with my car, especially with how well he has treated me and cared for my 550.  It will be slate grey with red interior, with Carrera GT deco and engine lid.

Carey is going to install a 911 4-cylinder motor in it and a independent rear suspension with 911 trailing arms, etc -- should be a blast to drive.

Stan Galat...did you get my email, my friend? You've got to stop by Carey's shop and check out the car!

Anand

Maybe Carey could drive it to Corn Daze . Are we talking a Polo engine?

Rich, yes he is installing a Dean Polopolus engine.   I tried to talk him into a Type IV but I guess he has way too much money to spend and as such, is helping the economy.    (or at the least, Dean's pocketbook)  

If you haven't spoken to him, he's a great guy and on top of that, he's a MD

   http://www.advanceperformanceeng.com/about_us

Larry,

Right back at you, my friend. I have you to thank for all of your superb advice and guidance since I became involved in all-things Porsche. Not to mention all that you do for spyderclub.com!

The motor is actually not a Polo, but a 911/4 by Chuck Beck that pre-dates the Polo motor. It has Carrillo rods, RSR cams, and 210 hp. Mr. Beck had this motor sitting in his garage, and I was lucky enough to get it -- at a fraction of the price of a Polo (which are about $30k these days)! The Type IV was (and remains) a tempting choice, Larry! 

Rich, I hope Carey drives the crap out of the car -- I suppose there is no point having nice things if I don't share them! I trust Carey more than I trust myself 

I'll keep you all posted!

Anand

Anand. (I would call you Dr. Rajani, but that is what I call your dad and it would get too confusing!  )

A guy at work just told me about the Friday evening Hotrod Coalition event that I wasn't aware of and I saw the picture when I browsed their website.  http://www.hotrodcoalition.com/

Thanks, Larry, all the more reason for Carey to bop over to Corn Daze Deux...

Ooooh, look, Carey! Not only do you have that weekend open, but Dr. Anand says GO FOR IT!

What a customer!

Rich,

If you knew all of the ridiculous things I have made Carey do in building my 550, letting him drive my 356 would sound like a bargain! He's one patient guy.

Example: I had him custom dye the vinyl for my interior so that it was the original 356/Spyder red, because they no longer made the barberpole vinyl in this color. He actually did it three times, just to make it perfect. What a guy!

Rich, we've never met, but I feel like I know you after reading about your escapades with your VW Beetle -- you're a great writer! Enjoyed reading it thoroughly.

Cheers,

Anand

Man I saw that 550 in Carey's shop and it is sick! Please send pics and if possible video of it when completed.

Thanks, Anand, I suppose this a cry for me to finish my story...sorry, the weather has gotten better and it may have to wait. You know, you are invited to Corn Daze Deux!

Joe,

I'll definitely send photos! Glad to hear you liked the car!

Rich,

Thanks for the invite! I'd love to attend -- when is it? Perhaps I can carpool with Carey in my 356 

Anand,

I'm curious if you've ever seen the Coupe that Canepa Design built.  I got to see it last year at Laguna Seca during the Monterey Historics.  Beautiful restoration with a Polo motor and all 911 suspension and brakes.  It was a little badass...

This Canepa Design car is SWEET! Thanks for sharing! I think it was featured on an episode of Leno's Garage (see link below).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTtOpKQWUjo

I actually talked with Bruce Canepa about this project on the phone -- he's a really great guy, and clearly very good at what he does. In order to make a car like this one, he said I would have to start with a 100-point car, which would be $150,000. Add the Polo and the suspension parts, along with labor, and the total would be $300,000.

The 356 shown above smoked an M3 on the track (he mentions this in the video and told me about it on the phone), so I'd imagine the car is downright amazing, but $300k was a bit rich for me! Chuck Beck also fabbed up an independent rear suspension for a 55 Continental coupe, and along with a Polo motor, the car was the class leader in the Panamericana!

In the hands of Mr. Beck and Hines, I hope my car will become a little rocket 

Everything about Canepa is amazing.  His projects, his collection, his facility...everything.  And you're right - it certainly doesn't hurt that he's also a great guy.  We went to the Historics last year because I'm a Shelby freak.  It was total Shelby sensory overload, but this little 356 literally stopped me in my tracks.  I very much look forward to seeing your project.  Will you start a build thread?

I love your A as it is, BTW.  I just got a B and I'm completely thrilled, but if I ever get the chance, I'm gonna find an early A to keep it company.

Canepa definitely has a good name -- and for good reason!

My two good buddies are also Shelby fans -- one has a 1969 GT500 that is a 100 point car...he was at the historics too!

I'll definitely post build pictures -- always fun to share this stuff! I loved seeing the photos of your two cars being delivered too.

I know what you mean about the 356A just in its normal state...I am going to make it look as "stock" as possible -- I took like it just the way it is -- I wish I had two cars instead of one so that I could leave one as it is!

That's a really tough decision - stock or outlaw.  The stock car is just beautiful and you can't imagine touching a thing...until you see a well executed outlaw.

I typically don't like to see a historically significant car modified, but even the very, very early 356s make incredibly nice customs.  I don't think I could cut one up personally, but I do love to see them done.

Anand, if you are serious about Corn Daze Deux, see the events page. We'd love to have you. Stan Galat and Bob Garrett are somewhat the hosts (the local guys) of the event, our second annual with ( http://www.greatrace.com/ ) a stop of "The Great Race" on Monday.

I struggle with the outlaw vs. stock look all the time. One of my favorite outlaws is a real speedster that belonged to a lifelong friend of mine, Keith Hoffnagle of Dana Point California.   Phenomenal car.

I think the answer may be one of each for me. My current vintage is really stock in appearance, and I love it, but as Stan said. "We could butch that thing up pretty easy".

Outlaw all the way.  I like the stock don't get me wrong.  My first speedster was original looking, chrome wheels with nipple caps, luggage rack, etc, etc and I built my new one purposely to look more like an outlaw type.  Its loud, bigger motor, dark, black wheels, etc.  The darker and meaner for me...the better.

As far as my Speedster goes, I'd just like it to look real-ish.  The '61 stays stock. Period.  I guess I'll have to get another that I can outlaw.  OWWWW! Twist my arm, why doncha!

Rich:

Thanks for the invite!! I just checked the dates -- it is coming up quick! I won't be able to attend this year, but I hope I can make it next year!

As for outlaw vs. stock, I hope my car will be a nice blend. Mechanically outlaw, but cosmetically "stock appearing" -- though in more aggressive Carrera GT form (in a non-"A" color, just to make it interesting!).

Hot Pink isn't a stock color!!!!!

Oh boy Larry...if I did that, you have full permission to shoot me (and take the car and keep it)

OK,  I just sent Carey 2 gallons of "Very Hot Pink" paint.   Being retired from Law Enforcement, I have a gun or two laying around.... 

In all seriousness, what color is on your agenda???

Larry, I should have been more careful -- I forgot that you were a LEO! I bet you're a good shot too

I'm going to paint the car slate grey. I am also considering graphite metallic (which was a "A" color). The interior is going to be red, with speedster seats. I think I am going to do an exposed filler cap, louvered engine lid, GT roll bar and GT window mechanisms (leather belts to lower the windows).

Like it or not, Larry, I'm DEFINITELY coming to visit you in SoCal when its done!

Check your Mac email account

The car was picked up on Friday morning and is headed for restoration at "The Happiest Place on Earth" for a 356...Careyland!

Carey Hines is going to have himself some fun with this one

Oh, look Corn Daze attendees, it's our demo driver for this year's event, Carey has conveniently directed the carrier to have it delivered to the Embassy Suites autocross course no later than Saturday at 3:00pm before continuing onward to Bremen following out event. Anand, you're the best!

Anand.

Check out the "Rut Roe Shaggy" thread.  Another local Spyder owner!

Troy,

Thanks for this! Brian's Spyder is AWESOME! Sounds amazing for sure. Hopefully I can go for a drive with him when I get my car. Brian will roast me with that twin-plugged 911 motor...

Anand

He also has a black twin turbo 930 or at least he used to.

A little update on my real 356A T1 coupe restoration:

After the car got to Carey's shop late last summer, we discovered all kinds of interesting things about it.

Most of this has been documented on the abcgt forum:

http://www.abcgt.com/forum/14-...a-GT-Recreation.html

The car is currently in metal prep -- Carey and his guys have been zinc etching the exterior, as well as some areas under the dash.

Here are some of the latest photos (the last shows Chuck Beck's 911-4 that he is now refreshing for my car):

Man o' Man how I like this coupe'

I like the 911 4, personally. A LOT! The sheet metal work looks great too!