Introduce self and a pal

Hi All,
Just thought I'd introduce myself.
I'm from Mandurah, Western Australia, and have just purchased a LHD Apal Speedster replica which I intend to convert to RHD.
It joins my other cars, a 1979 911 SC,a 1993 MX5, a restored 1978 Kombi Campervan and a 2001 BMW 325.
Are there any other australian members out there ?
I'm keen to learn more about the history behind Apal Speedster production from any other owners also.

Regards,
Phillip B

Phillip - 'Welcome to the Madness' of replica ownership and participation on this site. Great collection of cars you have there. Look forward to hearing about your experiences with your Speedster. This SOC offers information as well as entertainment.

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Welcome my new upside down Brutha...

Party at Phil's place....oh.... that's far away!

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Phillip,

Good on ya mate!

Nice collection!

One question? Why convert the car to RHD? Is it a requirement?

Hi Dave,
Good question-one I have pondered and am still a little unsure about.
It's not a requirement of the local constabulary as it is currently licenced in LHD format.
A few years ago I purchased a LHD 911 SC on the recommendation of a friend who said for him his car being LHD wasn't an issue (a few years later he converted it to RHD).
I found it was an issue for me-kept walking up to the wrong side of the car to get in (doh !), couldn't see well enough to overtake safely, couldn't go through drive-ins conveniently etc.
So in making the decision to buy, I told myself that I would factor in conversion to RHD costs.
Since then I am reconsidering- although I have purchased all the parts to convert. I am mainly concerned about the "flopping" of the dash to RHD -as in will it look as good as it does in LHD form.( I am also planning to change the instruments to a 3 gauge original 356 VDO style and am awaiting arrival of that from Vintage Speedsters).