This Porsche 356 Speedster replica was built by JPS Motorsports of San Marcos, California and acquired new by the seller. The fiberglass body is finished in Ivory white and mounted to a modified Volkswagen Beetle chassis. Power comes from a 2.5L Subaru flat-four linked with a four-speed manual transaxle, and additional equipment includes heated tan leather seats, a rear luggage rack, a black soft top and side curtains, four-wheel disc brakes, air conditioning, a tonneau cover, and a Nakamichi stereo with Bluetooth. This 356 Speedster replica is now offered with a South Carolina title in the seller’s name, describing the vehicle as a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle.
The fiberglass bodywork is finished in Ivory white, and exterior details include a black soft top and side curtains, a black tonneau cover, a rear luggage rack, body-colored bumpers, fog lights, fender-mounted mirrors, and dual center-exit exhaust outlets. The headlight lenses were replaced in 2023. The seller notes a ding on the passenger door and missing paint on the front edge of the passenger door.
The chrome-finished 15″ wheels wear matching hubcaps and are mounted with 185/65 Sentury tires. Braking is handled by discs at each corner. The chrome is flaking off on the right rear wheel.
The fixed-back bucket seats are trimmed in tan leather with white piping, and black carpets line the floors. Amenities include heated seats, air conditioning, and a Nakamichi receiver with Bluetooth.
The wood-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel frames a central 8k-rpm tachometer flanked by a 120-mph speedometer and a combination gauge with readouts for oil temperature and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows 800 miles.
The 2.5-liter Subaru flat-four sends power to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transaxle. The throttle cable was greased in June 2022, and an oil change was performed in October 2023. The seller notes a whine from the transaxle.
An additional underbody photo is provided in the gallery below.
The South Carolina title lists “Exempt” under the brands section.