INSPECTION REPORT

Date: August 25, 2008

Inspector:

Date and Time of inspection: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.

With whom did you confirm appt:

Year, Make & Model: 1956 Porsche Speedster Replica

Built by 2000 Fiber Fab Classic Cars

Test Drive:

Does the vehicle drive straight? Y or N	YES
Steering Performance? Tight or Sloppy	TIGHT
Brake Performance? Good or Needs Work	GOOD
Suspension Noise? Comment	NONE
Bounce Test? Comment	THE VEHICLE PASSES A BOUNCE TEST.

Comments: THE TEST-DRIVE COVERED APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES WITH SPEEDS UP TO 65 MPH. THE VEHICLE DROVE WELL DURING THE TEST-DRIVE.

Engine:

Engine Size:	1.9 L4	Designation: (SS)	125 HP
Performance	GOOD	Oil Level / Quality	FULL & GOOD
Carburetor (Make/Model)	DUAL 2-BBL WEBBER
Signs/Evidence of Leaks	SEE COMMENTS

Comments: THE ENGINE STARTED EASILY AND IDLED WELL. THERE WAS A SLIGHT PUFF OF BLACK SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST UPON START UP, WHICH CLEARED OUT IMMEDIATELY AFTER. PHOTO 002LL SHOWS MOISTURE UNDER THE CARBURETOR. THIS COULD BE OIL OR FUEL.

Transmission:

Transmission Type:	MANUAL	FWD / RWD	RWD
Fluid Level / Quality	NOT CHECKED / NO DIP STICK	Clutch Operation	FIRM ENGAGEMENT
Signs/Evidence of Leaks	NONE	Miss Shifts	NONE
Performance	GOOD

Comments: THE TRANSMISSION IS A FOUR SPEED MANUAL WHICH OPERATED WELL DURING THE ROAD-TEST.

Steering:

Steering Type	MANUAL STEERING GEAR	Performance	GOOD
Fluid Level/Quality	N/A
Signs/Evidence of Leaks	NONE

Comments: THE STEERING LINKAGE IS TIGHT AND OPERATED WELL.

Brakes:

Brake Type:	FOUR WHEEL MANUAL DRUM	Performance:	GOOD
Fluid Level / quality	FULL & GOOD	Noises	NONE
Signs/Evidence of Leaks	NONE

Comments: THE VEHICLE STOPS STRAIGHT WITH NO PULSATION OR PULLING.

Rear End:

U-Joints:	TIGHT	Performance:	GOOD
Signs/Evidence of Leaks	NO	Noises	NO

Comments: THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS INTEGRATED WITH THE TRANSMISSION.

Air Conditioning:

Air Conditioning:	N/A	Operation / Noises	N/A
Signs/Evidence of Leaks	N/A
Temperature Control:	N/A

Comments: THIS VEHICLE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AIR CONDITIONING.

Suspension:

Suspension Type	FOUR WHEEL INDEPENDENT	Signs/Evidence of Leaks	NONE
Operation / Noise	NONE
Drive Train Type	RWD	Operation / Noise	NONE
Signs/Evidence of Leaks	NONE

Comments: THE VEHICLE RIDES AS DESIGNED AND PASSES A BOUNCE TEST.

Cooling System: Radiator

Temperature / Fan	GOOD
Performance / Noise:	GOOD
Signs/Evidence of Leaks	N/A

Comments: THE ENGINE IS AIR COOLED BUT MAINTAINED NORMAL OPERATING TEMPERATURE.

Wheels / Tires Type:

Type (Manufacturer/Factory):	WHEELS: CHROME FACTORY TYPE TIRES: NANKANG RADIALS
Tire Size:	Front – 195/65R16 Rear – 195/65R16
Tread Depth:	APPROXIMATELY 5/32" TO 6/32"

Comments: THE WHEELS AND TIRES ARE IN GOOD CONDITION WITH NO CURB DAMAGE.

Exhaust:

Type	FACTORY SINGLE OUTLET
Mufflers:	AFTERMARKET HIGH FLOW “ABARTH”
Headers:	FACTORY MANIFOLDS
Accessories (i.e. chrome tips, etc)	N/A

Comments: THERE ARE NO AUDIBLE EXHAUST LEAKS OR RATTLES.

(OP – Operational       INOP – Inoperable or       N/A)

Exterior Lighting	OP	Interior Lighting	N/A	Horn	INOP	Turn Signals	OP
Power Windows	N/A	Power Locks	N/A	Power Seats	N/A	Gauges	INOP
Power Mirrors	N/A	Clock	OP	Trunk Release	OP	Wipers	OP
Security System	N/A	Fuel Door	N/A	Hood Release	OP	Power Antenna	OP
Radio	OP	Rear Defrost	N/A	Cruise Control	N/A	Heater	N/A - SEE COMMENTS
Convertible Top	OP *

Comments: THE SPEEDOMETER OPERATES BUT THE ODOMETER IS INOPERATIVE. THE REMAINING GAUGES OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE RADIO IS AN AFTERMARKET AM/FM/CASSETTE PLAYER WHICH IS MOUNTED UNDER THE DASH BOARD. THE INSPECTOR COULD NOT VERIFY THE HEATER OPERATION AS IT RUNS OFF THE ENGINE HEAT NOT COOLANT. THE CONVERTIBLE TOP IS IN GOOD OVERALL CONDITION WITH NO ABNORMAL GAPS. THE CONVERTIBLE TOP BOOT IS IN GOOD OVERALL CONDITION. * 006L6 SHOWS STITCHING COMING APART ON CONVERTIBLE TOP. 009L9 SHOWS SNAG IN CONVERTIBLE TOP.

Interior:

Interior:
Seat Color:	BLACK
Seat Cover Material	VINYL
Seat Cover Condition	GOOD
Headliner/Dash/Carpet	SEE COMMENTS
Trunk Area, Under Carpet	GOOD

Comments: THE STEERING WHEEL, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, TRIM AND GAUGES ARE IN OK CONDITION. 002L2 SHOWS TORN CARPET, WORN FLOOR MAT. 008L SHOWS POOR WIRING AND WORN OUT CLUTCH PEDAL PAD.

BODY & PAINT

Exterior	TWO-DOOR CONVERTIBLE	Quality of Paint	FAIR – SEE COMMENTS
Body Straight? Waves?	STRAIGHT	Any scratches, orange peel? (please comment)	YES, SEE COMMENTS
Color	BLACK	Collision Damage –	NONE
Sports Options	N/A	Glass Condition –	SEE COMMENTS
Any Signs of Bondo?	NONE
Rust anywhere? (please be specific)	NONE	Condition of chrome -	GOOD

Comments:

UNDERCARRIAGE                                                           FRAME

Front End Type:	INDEPENDENT TORSION BAR	Condition?	GOOD
Floor Pan: Hard or soft?	HARD	Any rust?	SEE COMMENTS
Trunk Pan: Hard or soft?	HARD	Any rust?	SEE COMMENTS

Comments: THE UNDERCARRIAGE IS IN GOOD CONDITION WITH NO VISIBLE COLLISION DAMAGE. 012L SHOWS SURFACE RUST. 013L SHOW PATCH IN FIBERGLASS.

Vehicle Modifications:

1) AFTERMARKET AM/FM/CASSETTE RADIO.

What year VW chasis?

Comments: THERE ARE NO ADDITIONAL COMMENTS.

IS THE TITLE AND/OR REGISTRATION AVAILABLE? YES

WHAT IS THE VIN NUMBER ON THE TITLE AND/OR REGISTRATION?

WHAT IS THE BLOCK NUMBER ON THE ENGINE (IF ACCESSIBLE)?

NOTE: ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING RESEARCH, THIS ENGINE NUMBER COULD POSSIBLY BE AS EARLY AS 1971 AND NO LATER THAN 1974.

LOOKING AT “http://www.lennysvw.com/type1chassis.htm” THE “AH” SUFFIX COULD BE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

Year       Chassis #    Engine #.  Remarks
Aug. 1971   112 200 0001   DO 836 000    34 hp 1200
   AB 0 360 001  44 hp 1300
   AD 0 360 025  48 hp 1600
   AE 0 558 001  48 hp 1600
   AH 0 000 001  48 hp 1600
July 1972   112 320 0000   D 1 000 000
   AB 0 699 001
  AD 0 598 001
   AE 0 917 063
   AH 0 006 900
Aug. 1972 113 200Q 001   D 1 000 001   34 hp 1200
   AB 0 699 002  44 hp 1300
   AD 0 598 002  50 hp 1600
   AE 0 917 264  48 hp 1600
   AF 0 000 802  46 hp 1600
   AH 0 005 901  48 hp 1600
July 1973  1133200000    DI 039 792
   AB 0 820 427
   AD 0 749 788
 
AE changed to  AK 0 060 039at No'. 1 000 000
   AF 0 034 850
    AH 0 056 934
 
Dec. 1973  114 2423 795  AF 0 036 771  Alternator replaces generator
   AK 023 9493
   AH 029 4654
   AH 024 5425
   AS 010 9138
 
July 1974  114 2999 000  AF 0 092 707
   AH 0 500 000
   AS 0 171 566
 

LOOKING AT “http://www.lightner.net/ybdb/serno.html” THE “AH” SUFFIX COULD POSSIBLY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

VW Beetle (a.k.a. "Bug") Type 1 (1948-1979)

1973	113 2000 001 113 2000 001 113 2212 117	AH-0-005-901 (Calif.) AE-0-917-264 (USA) AK-0-000-001 (USA)
1974	114 2000 001	AK-0-239-365 (USA) AH-0-101-889 (Calif.)

RECORD PLATE INFO (all info on firewall tag, fender tag, door tag or dash tag depending on the car):

N/A- THERE IS NO TRIM PLATE VISIBLE.

ARE THE ODOMETER TUMBLERS ALIGNED? NO, THE ODOMETER IS INOP

CURRENT MILEAGE: 4792

IS THERE MUCH BRAKE PEDAL WEAR? MODERATE

CONDITION: CLASS FOUR

(See attached breakdown of Classes)

FAIR MARKET VALUE: $9,975.00

OVERALL COMMENTS:

1) THE ENGINE STARTED EASILY AND IDLED WELL. THERE WAS A SLIGHT PUFF OF BLACK SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST UPON START UP, WHICH CLEARED OUT IMMEDIATELY AFTER. PHOTO 002LL SHOWS MOISTURE UNDER THE CARBURETOR. THIS COULD BE OIL OR FUEL.

2) THE TRANSMISSION IS A FOUR SPEED MANUAL WHICH OPERATED WELL DURING THE ROAD-TEST. THERE ARE NO VISIBLE EXTERNAL FLUID LEAKS FROM THE ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION.

3) THE PAINT IS MODERATELY OXIDIZED. THERE ARE TWO SMALL SCRATCHES IN THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER, WHICH ARE THROUGH THE CLEAR COAT. THERE IS NO ORANGE PEEL VISIBLE. THE RIGHT DOOR DROPS WHEN OPENED AND IT IS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE. THE REMAINING BODY PANELS ARE ALIGNED PROPERLY. THE SIDE WINDOWS ARE HARD PLEXI-GLASS. THERE IS A 4" LONG CRACK IN THE RIGHT SIDE WINDOW. THE REAR PLASTIC WINDOW AND REMAINING WINDOWS/GLASS ARE IN GOOD CONDITION. THE EXTERIOR CHROME TRIM IS IN GOOD CONDITION WITH NO PITTING VISIBLE. 008L8 SHOWS LOOSE CONV TOP, DEAD PAINT. CHIPS, SCRATCHES AND THIN PAINT SEEN ALL OVER THIS VEHICLE. 014L LOOK AT THRESHOLD.

4) THE UNDERCARRIAGE IS IN GOOD CONDITION WITH NO COLLISION DAMAGE OR RUST VISIBLE.

5) THE INTERIOR IS IN GOOD OVERALL CONDITION, INCLUDING THE STEERING WHEEL, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, TRIM AND GAUGES. THE SPEEDOMETER OPERATES BUT THE ODOMETER IS INOPERATIVE. THE REMAINING GAUGES OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE RADIO IS AN AFTERMARKET AM/FM/CASSETTE PLAYER WHICH IS MOUNTED UNDER THE DASH BOARD. THE INSPECTOR COULD NOT VERIFY THE HEATER OPERATION AS IT RUNS OFF THE ENGINE HEAT NOT COOLANT.

6) THE CONVERTIBLE TOP IS IN GOOD CONDITION WITH NO ABNORMAL GAPS. THE CONVERTIBLE TOP BOOT IS IN GOOD CONDITION.

7) THE KIT-CAR WAS APPARENTLY MANUFACTURED IN 2000 BY FIBER FAB CLASSIC CARS.

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DISCLAIMER:

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CONDITION CLASSES

Class One (Excellent):

Almost always a “body off” restoration, or an untouched, factory-perfect, piece that is very close to perfect. All components are either original or appear as new and are fully operational. This car is a top show winner and is not driven, but transported to shows by trailer. This car is almost “one of a kind”. This particular class of vehicle is very rare. The vehicle is completely detailed, including the engine compartment, interior trim, wiring, suspension, paint, and frame. Ideally, this vehicle has been judged with other vehicles in its class and achieved the highest point ratings.

Class Two (Very Good):

This car is well restored with an eye for detail. The interior and exterior show minimal wear, and it runs and rides smoothly. The car is driven very little (maybe 800 to 1,000 miles per year). This class is a slight grade below Class One. A Class Two has not been detailed to the extent that a Class One has been. This class (Class Two) has some evidence of use and wear, although not very much. It is considered “cherry” or “mint”. This vehicle might appear as a Class One until judged against one. It would not qualify as a 95, or better, “point” vehicle. (This class should have no rust on the undercarriage, not even surface rust.)

Class Three (Good):

This is a functional, drivable vehicle in good overall condition needing no, or only minor work. Most vehicles at car shows reflect this condition. This car is what is termed a “20 footer”. From 20 feet, it may look very good. Close inspection, however, would reveal some worn interior trim, and less than perfect paint (worn, and perhaps faded). You may even see some early evidence that surface rust is beginning in the body panels. This car is completely operational and is an “older restoration”. It is driven fairly often, runs great, and is enjoyed by its owner. It is probably a candidate for a full restoration. The undercarriage may display surface rust, and may be in need of detailing. Chrome and trim may exhibit limited pitting.

Class Four (Fair):

This type of car is a fun “driver” with a solid frame and is structurally sound. This car is in need of considerable work. It needs work in and out. Cosmetics, body, and mechanical components all need work, to some degree. It is not a serious collector candidate. Soft floors, isolated areas where rust has eaten through (but not structural), excessive use of Bondo, lots of pitted chrome, glass repairs are symptoms of this condition. Badly soiled headliners, badly soiled and ripped upholstery, rusted out trunks are also signs.

Class Five (Poor):

This type of car is in need of complete restoration and may, or may not, be able to be driven. The exterior body panels have significant areas of rust-through. The floor and structural components may, or may not, be intact. This car is usually the first project for layman’s attempt at restoration.

Class Six (Parts Car):

This type of car is good for parts only.