1980 STERLING SPORTS CAR KIT VW Volkswagen Beetle A/C V4 Porsche Richard Oakes

1980 STERLING SPORTS CAR KIT w/ Air-Cooled 4-Cylinder

*HIGH COMPRESSION MOTOR*

Sterling is a fiberglass-bodied kit car based on a VW chassis. Penned by kit designer Richard Oakes, the Sterling originated in England in the early 1970's with this sleek, low-profile body intended to fit onto an existing Beetle chassis with minimal modification. This particular car carries a build plate with serial number 00593 from California Component Cars, Inc., a Sterling builder in Oakland, and is based on a 1964 Beetle with a lowered floor pan.

It runs a an approx. 1800cc HIGH COMPRESSION air-cooled trick dual port VW 4-cylinder engine w/ Porsche fan-strap system. External oil cooler with electric fan. 4-speed manual transmission. The car carries a FL title as a 1980 VW with Vehicle Number 119843184, matching the chassis.

The hydraulic canopy roof/top is a distinctive feature of the Sterling kits.

CAR & MOTOR FULLY REBUILT BY STERLING SPORTS CARS LLC. THEY RESTORE ONE STERLING A YEAR FOR CUSTOMERS, AND THIS WAS ONE. HAS A/C SYSTEM, SOUND SYSTEM, HIGH PERFORMANCE TRANSAXLE SO YOU CAN BURN TIRE THROUGH ALL THE GEARS. THIS ONE HAS A HIGH PERFORMANCE VW ENGINE/ TRANSAXLE, SO IT'S GOING TO BE ONE OF THE FASTEST STERLINGS ON THE ROAD.

FULL CUSTOM INTERIOR, ALL REBUILT VW SUSPENSION WITH 4 WHEEL DISK BRAKES. FULLY POWER POP TOP WITH REMOTE FOR EASY OPENING. ALSO EQUIPPED WITH MODERN BACKUP CAMERA WITH VIEW SCREEN. MOMO WHEELS WITH EXTENSA HP TIRES (2254517's FRONT & 2254017's ON BACK). REMOVABLE STEERING WHEEL. HARDLY ANY MILES SINCE THE RE-BUILD.

CAR IS CURRENTLY RUNNING WELL WITH NO KNOWN MECHANICAL ISSUES. ALL GAUGES APPEAR TO BE WORKING. COCKPIT HAS BEEN SET FOR A TALLER DRIVER; CAN BE ADJUSTED.

PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK YOUR STATE'S SMOG REGULATIONS FOR TITLING PURPOSES. DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS PARTICULAR ENGINE, IT MAY NOT PASS CERTAIN STATE'S REQUIREMENTS (California for example).

Year: 1980

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 119843184CUSTOM
Make:Replica/Kit Makes
Transmission: Manual

Body Type: POP TOP
Model: STERLING
Trim: CUSTOM

Vehicle Title: Clear
Engine: 4CYL

Power Options: Air Conditioning
Drive Type: CUSTOM PERFORMANCE Fuel Type: Gasoline

This will be a Private Party sale.

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