Speedster Badges

Are "Speedster" badges appropriate for a 356A Cabriolet replica? I have seen scale model cars and photos of some 356 Cabriolets with "Speedster" logos on the front panels. I have been told, on the other hand, that this is not correct and the "Speedster" badge should be omitted or a "Carrera" badge used instead. What's the proper protocol? Or, if you want to use the "Speedster" badges should you just use the damn "Speedster" badges anyway? Opinions pleased.

I suppose there are different schools of thought. Certainly you can badge a replica anyway you wish but I would think that part of the replication process is remaining authentic either to the factory or to well known racing or modified versions. I would not call a coupe a speedster any more than I would call a cabriolet a speedster. A speedster is a speedster. IM badges its Convertible D a Roadster. I believe SAS is the only replicator that primarily focuses on the cabriolet, so the issue is not widespread. IMO, you should choose between nothing, Carrera or Continental to remain correct. OTOH, you could find a word that appeals to you and have it done up in gold script - maybe something like 'lurker' or 'chikmagnet' or 'meanmachine' or 'pureplastic' or 'whatever'.

Douglas, it's your car do what you want.. that's the fun of these tubs.. however be ready for a ton of questions from folks who know their porsche's, and love to ask dumb questions... So if you can handle the heat do it.. and have fun with it...

Put AMC Pacer scripts on it and watch the puzzlement and fun!

We're Speedster drivers, we "don need no steenkin' badges"

Mike,

I like that design. Would make a cool T-shirt.

I did that for Jim Wards motor... He asked about a cool sticker to stick on the doghouse. Wonder if it's still there? It took about 3 hours to draw the damn wings... I got a T-shirt :)

Ruby is still adorned with the artwork. Thanks Mike!

AWESOME

Doug,

Badges, lots of good answers/opinions so far. Personally I like to use the makers badges if available. One of the forum members Terry Nuckels has put on VW badging which looks outstanding.
Just saw this add at CIP1
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C16-211-687K&Click=100576
Looks like Terry's a little and would work.

Dave

Dave: Thanks for the info. My car is being built by SAS and will have a water cooled Subaru power plant. I probably will go with no badges on the front panels. I like the appearance of the "Speedster" badge but since the car is a Cabriolet it looks like it would be appropriate to have either a "Carrera" badge or no badge. Someone mentioned a "Continental" badge but I have never seen this badge in a photo. I'll do some investigation in this area and make a final decision. If "a Cabriolet is not a Speedster", is it still welcomed in the SOC group? Remember, I am a "Newbie" and need some help with some of these things. Thanks.

Any 356 (or 550) replica (or real) is welcome in this group. Heck, all you really have to do is like cars.

Doug, Perhaps a website would be helpful as a starting place.

http://www.356continental.com/

Obtaining 'Continental' badges are a bit more of a challenge - but doable.

'European' is another good alternative and within reason. Try this:

http://www.356registry.com/techinfo/research/european_script.html

Being different is good!