Mystery speedster

[aseem]

This Speedster, build by a Stan Townes, is featured in the photo gallery of Bruce Andersons Performance Handbook.
According to the caption, it was shown at the 1971 Oakland Roadster Show.

Is there any knowledge out there about this cool car. Pictures is even better.

I'd love to get some more info.....

[atlporsche]

pm me your e-mail I've got some magazine article scanned...

there was another thread years back.

sjd

[Netspeed]

I think there's a picture of that car in Bruce Anderson's 911 book.

[aseem]

No kidding ;-)

[berettafan]

netspeed rtfp


it is a sweet looking car though isn't it? dwell on that picture every time i open that book. almost makes you want an early targa!

[TRE Cup]

saw the car bring driven along ventura boulevard about 10-12 years ago- looked just the same as when it was in articles. There is an article on it in Porsche Sport publication that was published in the 70's. It went into detail on how a 356 windshield frame was modified to work, the bumper treatment etc. cannot remember the issue- sorry

[Netspeed]

Originally posted by berettafan
netspeed rtfp

Ok....I've been around here for awhile, but what does that mean?

[Netspeed]

Got....duh! My bad....need more coffee!

[techweenie]

I've seen it on the West side of L.A within the past 8-9 years. Lots of bondo and prior poor repairs. But a great concept.

When I lived in the Bay Area I saw it shortly after it was built. Stan Townes had bought the body shop from one of the local Porsche dealerships. he got a rollover Targa -- a '67, I believe -- and built his vision.

[Zeke]

There is a real good thread on 911 speedsters right here on this forum. Lots and lots of pics. Frankly, I have little luck with the new search system when I KNOW there is something to find.

[Netspeed]

Maybe this thread?
http://www.pelicanbbs.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=168191&highlight=911+speedster

[aseem]

Thanks Netspeed, that thread had a picture of it.


Is it a silver met. color?

[Wil Ferch]

Was featured in Road & Track eons ago.....I recall it was built from a wreck. Lone effort with a single example.

-Wil

[Netspeed]

I think it was silver with red stripes...

[Zeke]

Originally posted by Netspeed
Maybe this thread?
http://www.pelicanbbs.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=168191&highlight=911+speedster

Yes, good work.

[Grady Clay]

Dave,

That wasn’t me on Ventura Blvd but I did drive
it at a Porsche Parade in the ‘70s. It is much
better looking in real life but it is SO BIG
compared to a 356 Speedster.

It looks and feels like a 35/32 scale model.

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Above images © 1973 CBS Publications
Porsche Sport ’72 by Joe Rusz

Best,
Grady

PS That is the Bursch pipe I use on my 911. Does it sing!
G.

[techweenie]

It's silver with a black stripe.

[TRE Cup]

going a little OT here , but the best looking 911 based roadster/ cab imho, is the bertone styled version. It is just soo cool- italian design with german engineering! Burgundy one off - saw it at Pebble Beach one year . It looks like a good looking overgrown fiat 850 spider with hide away headlamps (of course bertone designed the fiat as well)

[kycarguy 935]

Is anyone making a aftermarket 89 or 94 Speedster windshield yet? I'm working on a speedster now and I'm going to make an aluminum removable hardtop for it when I have more time.

[aseem]

Thanks guys. Its amazing how much knowledge and information is contained within this community.

This picture is just AWSOME!!