After a whole lot of debate, I've finally decided to sell my Envemo.
ENVEMO Porsche 356 B/C cabriolet in classic Porsche signal red (sort of candy apple, but brighter). It has roll up windows, outside gas flap etc.. Just lika a real 356. You won't find a better late 356 replica than the one by ENVEMO. From what I've read it is the only replica made to the original Porsche specs. It has 23716km which converts to 14,738 miles.
The Engine:
2010cc with electronic fuel injection, built by Pat Downs of CB Performance. With counterweighted crank, Chevy rods, new case, 040 heads and Porsche style rocker arms. CB Performance knows how to build a strong, long lasting VW engine. Look at their track record
The Transmission:
A 901 Porsche 5 speed. It is out of a 911 and built strong enough to handle all the power the engine puts out. It also helps keep the engine in a reasonable RPM range at highway speeds. At first it seems a little strange to go down into first, but you get used to it. You really don't even need 1st gear, with the big torquey engine.
The Chasis:
Not the typical VW Beetle frame replica, but a special enginered frame that was built specifically for this model. 4 wheel disc brakes and Fuch alloys.
The Interior and Convertible Top:
Real leather tan interior it is great as is, but if you want to win shows, it should be dyed or redone. The top is the same, it works, but if it was redone it would be stunning.
When I bought the car, I drove it back from NJ to FL. Since then I've been to the beach a few times (about 1hr trip),to Gainesville (about 3hrs) and to work. It is great to go to social functions and pull up in a classy old Porsche. No problems what so ever, I changed the oil every 3000 miles with full syntetic.
The bad:
Like I said the interior and top need a little work, not that anything is ripped or torn, just doesn't look as good as it could. I bought a new ceramic coated sidewinder exhaust from A1 in California, (cost over$500), but haven't put it on yet. The Porsche sounds more like a Harley about now. I think the previous owner liked it loud. Also, in the back passenger side above where the battery sits the paint is crazed, about a 6 inch square. Apparently, at one time or another the battery wasn't fastened down and it bounced up and hit the body, just enough to flex the fiberglass. Oh and the cable for the gas flap needs to be repaired or replaced, it is hard to pull.
The Porsche is a great car and it needs nothing to be enjoyed right now. I have a clear FL title.
I'm asing 23,500, please let me know if you are interested.
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