Highlights
- Highly accurate 718RSK Replica
- Race tuned Formula Vee engine with similar power to original
- £15,000 build in 2000 with only 800 miles since
- Carefully detailed evocation in superb condition
- UK registered ready for re-registration or export
The Appeal
The 718 took Porsche’s first racer, the 550A, and in typical fashion evolved it. Light, nimble and devastatingly quick, they were highly regarded track weapons.
Just 35 were built over five year from 1957 to 1962. So lets assume buying one is the preserve of a very lucky few with exceptionally deep pockets.
Which makes this GP Spyder replica very appealing. A dimensionally accurate recreation by GP Projects the attention to detail has been followed through to the Formula Vee engine which, at 100bhp, closely replicates the thrilling performance of the original. Only around 1,500 GP Spyders were built by GP Projects, which makes even this replica particularly rare.
It was built in 2000 at a cost of £15,000 and remained with the same owner until 2015 when it arrived in France. With just 800 miles on the clock, this is very close to a brand new GP Spyder as any buyer is likely to get. Step in, fire it up and discover a viscerally thrilling sports car.
History and Paperwork
- Based in France but retains its UK registration documents
- Based on a 1967 Volkswagen chassis first registered on 27th November 1967
- This chassis is heavily reworked including shortening by 12.5in
- GP Spyder developed and built by GP Projects to dimensionally accurate drawings
- This model was available from 1982 and estimates are that around 1,500 were built
- Registered with the DVLA in the UK as a 1967 Spyder
- Nine owners from new – based on 1967 chassis – with current owner since 25th November 2015
- Invoice dated 3rd June 2016 for restoration work totalling 5,199.38Euros covering servicing and brake work
- History file indicates the transformation was commissioned by the previous owner in 1999 to 2000
- All work was undertaken by GP Projects and is said to have cost £15,000
- We are told that the displayed mileage of 800 is genuine and supported by the history file
- Lots of history including set of GP Projects documents and manuals
The Condition
- Dimensionally accurate fibreglass body classically finished in metallic silver
- Built by GO Projects in 1999 to 2000
- The attention to detail across the interior and exterior are impressive
- Sits on chromed steel wheels with knock off hubs
- Contrasting red leather interior with bucket seats and Luke harnesses
- Condition reflects the sparing use with only very minor signs of age
- These are limited to some cracking in the matt black paint behind the seats
- A coupe of other very minor signs of use to note in photographs
- VDO-style green dials
- Red Mountney four spoke steering wheel and similarly trimmed gear knob
- Underside presents well and reflects low mileage
- We are told the car is supplied with a tonneau
The Mechanics
- 1,776cc flat four Formula Vee engine set up and tuned by VW Racing
- See photographs for specification of this engine which is tuned to 100bhp
- This power output makes this GP Spyder as quick and capable as an original 718RSK
- Engine and gearbox built by well regarded GAC Motorsport
- 4spd manual Volkswagen gearbox
- Significant mechanical work undertaken in 2016 costing over 5,000Euros
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