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Fri Jan 14, 2005 3:09 am

This is my 1963 pearl white Type 1.

Car currently runs a 1641 with twin 36's, but by early Feb 05 will have it's new "heart" installed, a 2165cc twin 44IDF motor. Should be fun :wink:

The car has a lowered and narrowed front beam (by Funkenblitz in the UK) and runs on repro BRM's.

Pictures taken by shmikuk -

Fri Jan 14, 2005 6:34 am

inside the 63, features OG radio, Autometer Tach + Temp gauge and Scat shifter...

Fri Jan 14, 2005 10:03 am

Nice ride man....very nice indeed. Your motor upgrade will definately give you some punch!!

Sat Jan 15, 2005 3:21 am

That's badass!!! where in the uk are you??

Sat Jan 15, 2005 11:50 am

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8)

Sat Jan 15, 2005 12:04 pm

Thanks for the kind words guys.

dub_crazee I am based in Esher, literally opposite Sandown Park where the VolksWorld show is held each year.

Doesn't take long to get there each year and the car will be on display in the club section outside this year again.

I'll take some more shots when the motor is in as well...

Sat Jan 15, 2005 12:11 pm

Here is another shot of the car, front side this time. Photo taken on a nice sunny UK day (for a change!!!!)

Sun Jan 16, 2005 5:42 am

Sweet car. I love that RHD dash shot.

Sun Jan 16, 2005 8:53 am

Thats a good looking car. Your motor upgrage sounds like it will liven things up quite a bit!!

Sun Jan 16, 2005 4:34 pm

Thanks again for the cool words guys.

You'll notice on the dash shot that my Scat shifter is in fact a LHD one turned round to fit RHD (note the grab handle is at the bottom) - I think I'll treat myself to a Berg shifter when the engine goes in.

oh and Skim, dude you have one of the finest selections of cars + projects I have ever seen - nice one 8)

Mon Jan 17, 2005 8:10 pm

Tim C - Looking good over the pond! Aren't 63 Horn rings supposed to have the 1/2 circle?

Tue Jan 18, 2005 2:41 am

hey ragman, not sure about the horn ring, a lot of guys with 63's here have the same wheel.

Tue Jan 18, 2005 2:42 am

oh and love your 63 rag as well very cool.. 8)

Tue Feb 01, 2005 8:29 am

looking nice Tim at the weekend!

Alex

Tue Feb 01, 2005 8:31 am

cheers Alex, nice pic by Rich.

Blimey it even looks white!!! ;)

Tue Feb 01, 2005 9:50 am

That thing is SWEET

Tue Feb 01, 2005 9:52 am

thanks dude 8)

Should be even sweeter when the 170 BHP beast is bolted in it in a few weeks time!

Tue Feb 01, 2005 10:42 am

Tim C wrote: thanks dude 8)

Should be even sweeter when the 170 BHP beast is bolted in it in a few weeks time!

what are you doing with the engine in it now?

Wanna sell it? :)

Tue Feb 01, 2005 4:17 pm

notice the shifter handle is a pistol grip for LHD car, just turned around :D

sweet car though

Wed Feb 02, 2005 3:34 am

My57VintageOval - the engine that is currently in it has already been sold, it is a decent 1641 with twin 36 Dells, full flowed and Engle110 cam.

empivw - you are correct, the shifter is a LHD version spun round, works well though, but will be replaced with a Berg at some point.

I have also just bought an Empi GT steering wheel which will be in place soon.