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Nice project for someone.
Danozeman - 13/7/05 at 09:33 PM

Here

Looks cool

Hellfire - 13/7/05 at 10:06 PM

Seems a shame - I think they are quite appealling!

tri - 14/7/05 at 12:48 AM

very nice looking car i got a day to beg

Tri

zilspeed - 14/7/05 at 01:04 AM

A whole load of issues come between purchase of that and having a driveable legal car though.

P.S. It's about ten minutes away from me.

tri - 14/7/05 at 01:06 AM

dunno how far away it is from me but its close

Alan_Thomas - 14/7/05 at 12:24 PM

Remember no SVA test on this one (retains VW floorpan, suspension, gearbox and engine).
Just a regular MOT and no tax!

- Alan

Danozeman - 14/7/05 at 05:05 PM

I tried to pursuade my wife last night but she said " u havent even built the one youv got now!!"

Fair point but i want it none the less

Lotusmark2 - 14/7/05 at 05:16 PM

always wanted one of those, just bought the Formula Ford so no chance the wife will let me.

zilspeed - 14/7/05 at 05:18 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Alan_Thomas
Remember no SVA test on this one (retains VW floorpan, suspension, gearbox and engine).
Just a regular MOT and no tax!

- Alan


Not so sure about that.

Quote direct form the advert

General

The donor car is 1967 making it tax exempt. I have the V5 in my name. It is not described as an historic vehicle as it should be, but I checked this with the DVLA and it is not a problem. The first time you apply for a tax disc, you need to go direct to the DVLA.



It has independent rear suspension and drum brakes all round.



I don't think it has ever been on the road as a nova, as many parts look like they have never been fitted. e.g. no holes have been made for rear lights, so a good bit of tinkering will be required to get it on the road.

I would put money on the log book saying Volkswagen.

[Edited on 14/7/05 by zilspeed]

JoelP - 14/7/05 at 05:21 PM

i think alan means that you can leave it registered as a beetle. Not a clue myself...

Lotusmark2 - 14/7/05 at 05:26 PM

Yep, the Nova was a re-shell for the beetle so no need to re-reg or SVA as it retains floor pan and everything.

[Edited on 14/7/05 by Lotusmark2]

rusty nuts - 14/7/05 at 06:18 PM

Yes but 1200cc of uncontrolable power , crap brakes , no heater system to speak of and poor ventilation. At least a locost has style and ok performance with even a 1300 cross flow.

Lotusmark2 - 14/7/05 at 06:55 PM

yeah but dont forget you can upgrade brakes and fit either a Porsche or Suburu lump to make things more interesting

Volvorsport - 14/7/05 at 07:31 PM

well , novas used to take off , under beetle power , so im not sure youd want to stick 100 hp more in there to do a donald campbell .

regarding the logbook , lots of buggys have been done like that , basicaly being desribed as a two seater beetle .

unfortunately , if there is any discrepancy betwen logbook and description on insurance one could be in trouble , since it is actually a kit car , and the reg plates would tell a policeman its a beetle , but lo and behold its a nova .

its been done , and im sure you can still do it , its a bit of a grey area tho .