1956 Porsche Carrera Speedster Custom by JPS Motorsports Subaru Drive-train Rare

Description

1956 Porsche Carrera Speedster Replica

by JPS Motorsports

Jet Black

Full Tan Leather Interior - Seats - Dash -Door Panels & Trim

(Spice - Seats Pleated Carpet - Tan)

Vintage Air

Completely Built by JPS Motorsports

Delivered March 2018

1545 Miles

VIN #1112422787

Titled as 1971 Volkswagen

(no CA Smog ever)

CA Black Plate

Built by JPS Motorsports of Hollywood, CA - finished in 2018

Subaru 2.5 DOHC JDM Big Port (Japanese Market)

Water Cooled - Fuel Injection

Rebuilt Low Mile Engine - Appox 1500 miles

w/Custom Programmable Stinger Computer

Modified Intake Manifold

Modified Throttle Body

Custom Water Crossover Manifold

Custom Wire Harness w/ Chrome Alternator

Chrome Valve Covers - Polished Intake Manifold

Custom Full Flow Exhaust w/ Stainless Steel Muffler

Clearance Cut Adapter Kit

Billet Dipstick

Dyno Tuned

No Smog Pump - No AC Pump

Stand-Alone ECU

High-Stack Close Ratio Transmission

4-Wheel Disc Brake

Hand-Laid Fiberglass Body

Inside Door Handles

Original Style Gas Cap

356 Pre-A “Beehive” Tail-lights

Chrome Super 90 Style “Nipple” Hubcaps

“Carrera” Styling cues to Louvered Trunk Lid, Badges & Stance

Vintage AC

Factory Original Porsche Period Look Gauges

Nardi Steering Wheel w/ Porsche Logo Centerpiece

Full Tonneau Cover of Stayfast Material

Custom CoCo Mats

Gorgeous Black Top w/Side Curtains

(fits taller than old style Speedster top - way more functional)

Sony DSX-A405BT AM/FM SIRIUS-XM

Bluetooth - Hands Free Calling & Audio Streaming

Mega Bass - EQ5-Band Equalizer - 4 Channel

MP3 - WMA - FLAC files

iPhone - iPod Control

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Walk-around Video on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7c-uA-CPRQY

Start-up Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9KsA4iusQE

I am selling this car for a friend. I have been involved with classic automobiles for almost 40 years. I have built and restored many Corvettes and Porsches and am a member of numerous car clubs including PCA & 356 Registry & NCRS. I have judged at many of the top concour events in and around Southern CA. This is a stellar, turn-key replica Speedster at the highest-level of build quality. I hesitate to call the car concour because it has been driven, but it is indeed in #1 condition as it is almost brand new with less than 1600 miles on the clock. The build quality on this particular JPS Carrera is phenomenal to say the least. Let me emphasis that this was not a kit that was purchased and built by a Dad and son in the garage, this car was completely custom built to the owner’s specs by JPS Motorsports over an eight month period. In the video I mention it was built in 2017, but it actually was just delivered last year.

This car has been maintained to a very high level since purchased. It has always been garaged and covered and has never been hit or damaged and still wears every inch of its factory original paint. Never seen a drop of rain.

I have driven many real Speedsters and 356’s over the last 40 years and I own an original Intermeccanica Speedster, built in Santa Ana in 1979. I also own a real C Coupe and a B Roadster. Unequivocally this car is the most fun car to drive out of all of them. It handles like a go-cart on rails with incredible acceleration in a lightweight roadster. The steering and braking are precise and top notch. The 230 horses in a water cooled Subaru motor pulls like a little freight train. The solid close-ratio shifter is an absolute blast with a extremely precise and accurate feel. The car is extremely comfortable and has plenty of leg room for a person up to 6’4”.

The body and paint on this car are a 10 out of 10. The body was fastidiously blocked and blocked and blocked again before paint was applied to the panels. Normally these glass cars have a “tinge” of ripple or a lumpy effect in the fiberglass, but not on this car. This body looks as flat as a steel original Speedster. You simply cannot hide anything in black paint. The fact that this car is painted black and has this look is a testament to the JPS build quality and their commitment to make the cars look as real as possible.

I have looked at hundreds of Becks, Intermeccanica’s and Vintage Speedsters over the years and I always know instantly it is fiberglass at first glance; there is always some imperfection in the fiberglass body or poor shut-line fit or textured “tell” to the body. The first time I saw this car at a local show and saw the “Beehive” tail-lights from a distance I thought for sure it was an original Speedster. I was immediately drawn to it as were many others. When this car shows up at Cars & Coffee people follow it to its parking destination.

I took closeup pictures of every piece of this car and you will not find one area of inconsistency in this body or in the paint. Take a look at my close-up shut-line photos and notice the gaps to be exactly the same thickness all the way around the car; the hood, the trunk, the doors. The edges of the doors, hood, trunk, fenders and body edges were precision sanded; smooth and perfect. Nothing worse to me than when a car is painted nicely but the edges are filled with rough sand paper marks. The body “looks” concour from fifty feet to right on top of the car. The closer you get to this car the nicer it is. I know some people just don’t like replicas and I can get that on some level, but this is the kind of car that just simply makes you stand up and respect the build quality and attention to detail everywhere you look. And if you really like to “drive” a car, this thing blows away any original Speedster in performance and overall thrill of experience. This is the kind of car you make up reasons to go drive it everyday.

The paint is flat and mirror-like with not a trace of orange peel anywhere to be found. The two-stage paint matches in color and consistency all around the car. This car had to have been color sanded a good 60+ hours to come out this level of excellence. After a year and a half of application there is incredibly no shrinkage anywhere on this body. This is a real testament to the craftsmanship of their body and paint guys, at least on this car.

Top drawer Ditzler paint was applied at the factory and really compliments the striking beauty of this unique vehicle. This is the nicest body and paint I have personally ever seen on any replica Speedster. You will not be disappointed in this area whatsoever. The car simply pops amidst a sea of cars at any show venue. When you open the engine lid and see the stainless and chrome Subi motor it just draws you in.

The interior features super high quality soft leather hides on all surfaces; the seats, door panels and dash. The carpet is a high-quality pleated style in black. The color of the interior is what I would call a medium tan color. Some of my pictures were taken during the sunniest part of the day and make the interior look a little lighter than it really is. (Note: the first picture of the interior is a seat, that is the truest color of the interior) This is a solid medium tan, which is a very rich look with the black exterior. The interior is in perfect original condition.

Carrera styling cues were added at the factory, including Carrera badging, louvered rear deck lid and a killer stance. It was set up to to have a nice low stance, sits almost flat from front to back. It just has a great look from every angle.

Interior features include original vintage style gauges that appear identical to Speedster gauges from the mid 50’s. A wood Nardi wheel accents nicely against the tan interior and is punctuated by the Porsche logo horn button.

This car is simply one of the most fun cars I have ever driven in my life. The fuel injected engine comes to life instantly with the slightest turn of the key. The engine sounds amazing with a killer custom exhaust installed by JPS. The sound is intoxicating as you cruise around in this little gem.

The power band in this water-cooled Subaru motor built by JDM is astounding. The 230 horse power rated motor turns a Speedster style roadster into a little road-rocket. And with the addition of a really cool close-ratio style shifter you feel as if you are driving a modern race-car. Don’t get me wrong, I love my old Porsches, but there is no comparison driving a modern technology build like this to the originals; unless Rod Emory and $300,000 is employed.

The Sony Stereo AM/FM Receiver adds all the conveniences of modern technology with Bluetooth for hand-free phone and playing your music. It is also configured for SiriusXM. Awesome speaker hidden discreetly make for a wonderful symphony of music even with the top down.

Modern disc brakes and air condition combine to make this an easy boulevard cruiser that car be used everyday in any kind of traffic situation. It will never overheat or leave you stranded. It will keep up with modern Porsches if you are thinking of using this for Rallies.

There is nothing like a lightweight open-roadster that has performance and styling. Whether you are looking for a daily driver, a show car or a car to travel cross-country, this JPS Speedster checks all the right boxes.

If you are in Southern CA area please try to schedule an appointment to view and drive this unique vehicle. If you are interested in purchasing the vehicle before the auction ends, feel free to call us and start a dialogue. My auctions rarely make it to the end as it is run as a “No Reserve” and 8 out of 10 find a buyer before the end of the auction.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to call Frank at 949-310-6262.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

The car is for sale locally and we reserve the right to cancel this auction at any time before the end of the auction. We do not have a Buy It Now Price listed.

The car will be made available for inspection by serious bidders throughout the auction. Please e-mail us if you would like to see the car. If you prefer, we can arrange to have a qualified, independent, professional mechanic perform a pre-purchase inspection for you (at your expense). It is the buyers responsibility to verifythat all of the sellers information and claims about the car are true and correct prior to the sale of the vehicle.

Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end, and make arrangements for payment at that time. A $1000.00deposit is due within 48 hours of end of auction. The deposit can be made by PayPal, cash (please do not mail cash!), bank check, cashier's check, or bank transfer (preferred). The remainder is due within 7d days of Auction end. The remaining balance must be made in the form of a bank transfer (preferred) Cashier'scheck, or bank check (all forms of payment subject to verification). If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise. Please arrange financing prior to bidding. Once the final balance has been paid, title transfer paperwork will be initiated.
Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle. If you wish to have it shipped using a service, we will gladly cooperate, you can locate shippers by doing a search for “auto shippers”. We have relationships with both domestic and international shippers should you need some assistance.

This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to purchase based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. Please Check My Feedback- I value my 100% positive rating, and will do my best to keep it.

The winning bidder should have the car insured from the time the final payment is made to us. Once final payment is made, we will exercise a generally accepted standard of care, but the buyer assumes all liability and risk once the final payment is made.
Before delivery of the vehicle, the winning bidder must provide a photocopy of a valid driver’s license. Delivery is defined as the time at which physical possession of the car is transferred from us, the seller, to the buyer or the buyers’ agent or chosen transport company.
If you are not sure about something, Please ASK. Do not assume anything not listed is included. We reserve the right to cancel bids for excessive negative feedback. We reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale.