Me and Mossberg and Wobby and Schu (Schu, right? Or are you going Speedster this year?). That could be four right there. But if we could get 2-3 more TDs those Speedster guys would sh*t. Especially if we bring on a couple righteous Detroit-powered, engine-ahead-of-the-windscreen bruisers. I thought there was a couple other New England-based…[Read more]

Maybe they thought to put the Rabbit motivation out back. I believe some Volk bugs have that swap. Heard that, anyway. Seems like either way, in a TD-looking kit it’d be a lot more work than would make sense.
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Granted I was a few years younger, but as I’ve mentioned here before, my TD and I have done round trips NJ to Indianapolis and NJ to Cincinnati. And we’ve been through New England a bunch of times.You can do this Montie.(Of course you can always flat tow it!)

Ed,I saw that in the ad…but do not believe it ever existed.They did have front engine Ford and Chevette cars. And you could fit a V-6 under the hood.But in all my years around Classic Roadsters, I never saw the VW Rabbit drive train in a real car.

Looks great, Paul.I did not know that Classic Roadsters offered a Rabbit-based TD.Ever seen one? Anyone?Was it also front wheel drive?

Montie! I was afraid to take Bridget on the interstate until I realized my speedo was off by 20 percent. Now it’s a breeze. And you with a 2.3(?)You gots power to burn and all-important ballast over the front wheels. Why you no like the highway? Too windy up there at 90mph? If those CA speedster boys go they’ll be flying right past you in Ohio, I…[Read more]

I’m only about 600 miles away, but not sure my tail would make it.  Usually about a hours trip away is max.  We usually dont take her on the interstates, no telling how long or far it would be takin back roads.  Thought about trailer, but what fun is that?  Still tring to decide.   Anyone else from the Ohio area planning the trip.  Caravan s…[Read more]

I recommend clicking around the MP Lafer site.check out this VW engine page! 

For you potential long distance runners…as we get closer to May, the Speedster Owners group will be forming up caravans from various places.We’ll keep you up to date here in case anyone wants to or is able to link up with one of their groups.

The TD History Replicas page has been fixed. 

C’mon, Sarge! With that V-6 you could make 1100 miles in half a day! Plus, I’m dying to see that car in person. You’ll be the hit of the show.If you do change your mind, you probably won’t be the farthest comer though: One guy in Cali has a six cylinder (911-powered) Speedster he’s making noises about driving to Carlisle.IM-6 Speedster, meet…[Read more]

Would love to be there, but 1100 miles is a little to far for me. Wouldn’t have much butt left.
Sarge

Ed,
That will be the day – I have never seen more then 3 in one place – come on
guys – prove me wrong!

Nice.

In a couple years we’ll have enough TD people to have our own club and tent!

Good point Ed. Thanks for mentioning it.
If any is registering for Carlisle, they ask what club you are with. PLEASE open the drop down and select SPEEDSTER OWNERS as your club.
Thanks.

Just made my reservations at the Hotel Carlisle, May 20 and 21. Plan to get there Friday late morning.Signed in with the Speedster Owners Group. We park next to them & by bolstering their numbers they (we) get a handy shade hut. With Wobby coming with a camper that’ll make us well provisioned.Let’s see if we can muster up a healthy contingent…[Read more]

Thanks, gentlemen–remember tough, they’re your pictures. I didn’t take a one of ’em. Next year, though, I’ll be shooting for it.

The calendar is awesome. Ordered one as a Christmas gift to myself. Great pictures Ed.

I ordered this morning.
Thanks Ed. This is terrific!