1970 Pilgrim Porsche 356 Speedster Replica
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Head turning appearance
- Built by Pilgrim Cars
- Only 4,300 miles since build in 2008
THE APPEAL
This Porsche 356 Speedster may not be the real deal but it still provides all the right charisma and attraction.
Based on the VW Beetle, this kit car uses many of its original parts. From the chassis, to the engine, steering, and running gear.
The famous two seater sports car is an impressive looking motor, with a distinctive low and long design it’s an eye magnet wherever it goes and certainly brings a uniqueness hard to match to the roads.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
- V5c present
- Pilgrim purchase documents
- Maintenance invoices
- Past MOT’s
Supplied by Pilgrim in 2008 the car has spent time in Essex prior to arriving with its current owner in North Devon.
The paperwork includes details of the purchase from Pilgrim, past MOT’s, invoices from VAG specialists including a record of substantial work carried out in 2018. In addition, photos of the car’s body conversion and paint are also present.
THE INTERIOR
- Brown tan leather
- Matching carpet
- Minor marks on rear seats
Tan brown is the theme throughout the interior of this car, the front bucket seats are in good condition, with only the tiniest of marks and provide a low, laidback seating position formula one drivers would be familiar with.
The rear seats are in similar condition overall but the backrest does have a more noticeable blemish, something that might clean off mind. Carpets throughout are in great condition and match the leather seats and tie in with the door cards and dash beautifully.
THE EXTERIOR
- Paint blemishes starting to appear
- Chromework & black hood in good order
First things first, the car looks glorious.
The low, long profile stands out from the crowd, turning heads down every street it cruises, igniting imagination and raising questions from many passersby.
The original 356 was Porsche introducing themselves to the world, showcasing the prestigious and superb that can be achieved. The Pilgrim pays homage to a car that started Porsche’s journey of being one of the worlds greatest car manufacturers and provides an obtainable option to the average enthusiast who like the rest of us could only dream of owning the real thing.
On to the condition and generally it's good, however areas of the paintwork are starting to show early signs of blistering. The chromework around the car is in good shape, badges, mirrors, bumpers all appear to be free from any issues.
The chrome wheel caps are showing indications of age but overall okay.
THE MECHANICS
- Runs and Drives
- New battery being fitted
- 12 months MOT will be carried out
During our visit the car was started and drove a short distance down the road slightly to a nearby location for the photos, it ran smoothly and drove without any dramatics.
A replacement engine was fitted in 2018 by a VW specialist and only a few hundred miles have been covered since. We have been made aware that a new battery, new brakes and 12 months MOT will be completed prior to the sale.
SUMMARY
A unique opportunity to own a replica of Porches first production car the 356, made by an established kit car manufacturer.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1970
- Make Pilgrim
- Model Porsche 356 Speedster Replica
- Colour Black
- Odometer 4,330 Miles
- Engine size 1641
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Location Devon
- Country United Kingdom
9
bids
from 5
bidders
- Ia•••• £31,000 17/06/22
- Ia•••• £27,500 16/06/22
- Ia•••• £25,000 15/06/22
- Ia•••• £22,000 15/06/22
- Ia•••• £20,000 15/06/22
- ac•••• £18,500 15/06/22
- Gl•••• £18,000 10/06/22
- Ns•••• £5,100 10/06/22
- jo•••• £5,000 10/06/22
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