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Red California, OTY 831F info needed anyone know this car!!?
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 7:06 pm
by 356california
Hello All,
I am a new member on here and wanted anyones input and information on the car i own.
OTY 831F (Hotty)
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2514444 ... 9858zQhxpI
Apparantly built in 2001 from a 'Legend' California kit. It has a 1.8 aircooled engine from a T2 bus and a whole list of vw and porsche performance parts. It is astonishingly quick to 40/50mph. The guy who built it now lives in Australia!
I would love to meet any of its previous owners and get more information on it and myabe even pick up the issue of TOTAL VW Magazine it was featured in at the time.
The covers come off the car next month when i have the time to carry out its annual service and MOT. Can Not Wait!!!!
Thanks
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Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 7:37 pm
by Stevie B
Why wait to rip off the covers. Get in it tomorrow. or am I the only muppet with his hood down and bits freezing off but with a huge grin
Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 7:58 pm
by 356california
it needs a very thorough service and my boiler needs fixing first..... heat the house then heat the porsche!!!!
Another California.
Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 2:31 pm
by stevesprite
Hi Ive seen Photos of this car before but not sure where !
I also have a california speedster, but mine was from Pilgrim ( orginally L and B).
Not too many California,s around in the UK, but apear to be popular (?) in the states.
regards
Steve
Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 2:33 pm
by stevesprite
Stevie B wrote:Why wait to rip off the covers. Get in it tomorrow. or am I the only muppet with his hood down and bits freezing off but with a huge grin
No Steve your deffo not the only Muppet !! I love driving mine this time of year. Nothing like a good blast on a cold frosty morning. Who needs heating with a flying jacket !
regards
Steve
Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 1:11 am
by 356california
worked out how to put a photo up..... might be useful seeing as im asking for info on it!
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Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 7:18 pm
by 356california
FOUND!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks to Gary at the Speedster Clinic i now have the Total VW Magazine that originally featured my car.
I will put it on a thread if anyones interested, but it will definitely be kept sealed in a folder and preserved with the car.
Steve
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 7:35 pm
by hot66
I'd like to see scans of the feature ..... even if it's just to reassure me my memory isn't going
. So, was the then owner based in North Yorkshire with photos of the car at Ellerton Lakes ?
Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2011 8:37 pm
by 356california
Yes!! Great memory. It shows it before the proper interior went in and backs up all my guesses about the previous use, features and whereabouts! All that's left now is to get it going again and get it back to former glory!
I will see if I can get the scanner working and post it here. Apparently the new editors of the speedster.com magazine are interested in doing an article on it too and has been forwarded to hopefully feature in the Haynes guide to kitcars which is being put together this year.