"1979 Alluminum Prototype - 1500
I've not had the time or resources to complete this car. It was designed by Seymore Watley, who was an engineer for the GT-40 and other Ford race cars. He passed away shortly after designing this car at his home. The body is aircraft-grade alluminum. The alluminum is riveted to 1/4" square metal ribcage. I replaced the rusted 1965 pan with the current 1966 pan. The motor is 1600, and the transaxle is 1968. Rear wheels are VW 15" and the front are Porche 12". New front tires. The windshield is from a 1980 Corvette, and the vents are Stingray. The car's designer lived close by when I was young. The car sat for 20+ years without interest. I found it in my current home town 8 years ago. I bought it and have been maintaining it since. His autograph is scribed into the bottom of a headlight bucket. And his son, who helped build it, is written on the other. It was origionally painted red, even the Stingray vents. Titled once in 1980, 'The Red Car' was car of the year at the son's high school. It boasted a Corvair motor and was popular for outrunning the fuzz. This would make an incredible kitcar. Buyer will have to arrange and pay for delivery or pick up. Email me with questions, and leave a number if you are serious. This is an origional design! I have done recent work on the front fenders. And now the hood is hinged, which is nice to access the steering components. The front shocks have been replaced with Mercedes 190E shocks. "
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