michael ballard speedster

hello, i have just bought michael ballards old speedster of the guy who imported it into the uk, there are a couple of questions i'd like to ask michael about the car so does anyone have a contact number for him or even if you read this michael please contact me at fiftys356@bntinternet.com

thanks everyone

pic of the car in link
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g251/prea356/2045495.jpg

WHOA ! ! !

What a BEAUTY ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !

That is one Bad Boy! I love it!

Whoaaa!!

That's the outlaw turbo-charged Speedy with Louis Vitton interior. NICE CAR!!

https://www.speedsterowners.com/forum/user.asp?u=michaelballard

thanks, heres more pics but i do need his contact info still

http://michaelballard.com/iv/speedster/

all good i've managed to contact him

MAN, those pics are sensational.

Where does the VS leave off and the custom Vuitton work begin with that interior. It just looks SO lush.

Are there an pics of the inside? -I was thinking about addin some LV Trim to my project...a benchmark could help out

I love that car. What a beauty

chris if you keep clicking on the forward arrow at the bottom right of the ballard link there are some pics of the interior, it only shows a few of the pics below the main one on the link, understand! i think i do!!

Thank you- that is a great Speedster...

On my project I was thinking about injecting a little of this:

http://www.windycityfabrics.com/lvvinylold.htm

I was thinking about the stuff for piping or on the side bolster so the leather would not get chewed up...

The pinacle of tasteful mods!!

Exquisite. I am humbled. The car and all its appointments are so fine, I'm affraid it might be a Garage Queen or a Show-only car, too nice to drive around when the weeather is crappy or if it might get a ding. This build sets the bar very high.

Chris - check out this dude's ghia low light's interior:

http://www.airkewld.com/project/thumbnails.php?album=26&page=3

I remember that car from Knotts a few years ago. Great color!

angela

Chris,

Great fabric and vinyl link! Some of the black on black fabric and vinyl options would be kinda neat for my 914. Might even consider the white on white or tan on white fabrics for the 356 headliner.

Thanks again, VERY upmarket.

TC

Paul- thanks for the pics...That fella was going all out with the Gucci...

TC- your ideas sound great. I am still up in their air with what I would want to do...But some LV hood starps would be pretty cool.

it back on the road with all mods done, i have removed the turbo as it was to difficult to set up, after talking with pat downs(cb performance) who built the engine i was able to bolt twin 44 idf's straight on while still getting 160-180 bhp, the brembo brakes i think were just for looks as the single vw master cylinder just didnt work them so i changed it to a dual one which was still no use so it ended up getting new cb performance vented discs all round which work perfect, i've added a banjo steering with st christopher horn push and all the correct rubbers in the door steps and the correct badging, also a pair of headlamp grills, rund and performs beautifully now, very pleased.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g251/prea356/356/100_0867Small.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g251/prea356/356/100_0871Small.jpg

Matt - VERY NICE re-do of that car. I bet you will get MANY miles of driving enjoyment with that bad-boy!!

Peace - Out!