To give others a ball park scenero as to what it costs to complete / resto a speedster I kept an accurate tally of costs incurred on project #23.
What you pay for a project speedster will dictate your total investment, pay too much and you will surely get burned.
I purchased a completed disc brake rolling chassis with new adjustable beam and rear adjustable torsion arms, along with an auto Classico's flared speedster body, with hung doors, hood and deck lid and windshield glass inclusive of shipping for $5,000 (this was steal as the shortened and assembled powder coated chassis is worth $3,500)
Motor, clutch, mounts, carbs, misc tins, hoses, lines, linkages, trans, shifter, cooler, starter, alt. brakes, electrical i.e. harness, fuse box, connectors etc. Top, header bow, metal bow set, side curtains, quarter boot, snaps, mirrors, interior i.e. carpet, seats tracks. boots, adhesives, Dynamat, steering column, steering wheel, adapter, horn button, switches, gauges, fuel tank, battery cables, misc hardware, sealants etc. Body work and paint, wheels and tires.
I came in $1,200 over my estimated budget arriving at a total investment of $16,501.
In 20 weeks and with my previous experience building speedsters, I have invested 344 hours.....and a few beers too.
Kirk at Vintage Speedsters say's it best:
A kit takes significant time (months) to assemble and will require the owner to supply an entire VW donor automobile.
Expert fabrication, welding, electrical, assembly, body and air-cooled engine experience are needed. This is not a step-by-step assembly and will require unplanned fabrication that is unique to each build and is best left to very experienced builders.
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