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We have identified a number of useful suppliers who are selling Speedster Kits, and parts and materials for building and restoration. Many of these organisations in the UK don't have web sites running yet, but the situation is changing rapidly. Where we have located a useful internet address you just need to click on the supplier name and you'll be connected directly to their Web site. If you know of any other sites or addresses that you can recommend, please let John Mercer know and they can be added to the list. - When contacting suppliers - do let them know you found
them on the Speedsters site! Adrian Flux
Web address is: www.aircooledtechnic.co.uk and the email constact is info@aircooledtechnic.co.uk Pete will travel out a fair way from Surrey/hants area &
is good at fault finding & diagnostics.
Autofarm are Porsche specialists based in Oxford who concentrate on service and difficult to find engine parts. Telescopic drain tubes, head studs, bearings, valves, gaskets, chains, tensioners, alloy gear, rocker covers etc. all at discouted prices. Lots of other stuff worth looking at on the site. Contact Robin Bartholomew at Autofarm on 01865 331 234 Autovitesse Specialising only in 356 and 911 Autovitesse offer a complete service for the classic Porsche enthusiast. Comprehensive engineering facilitiesfor all levels of engine, gearbox and suspension work. Mike Holloway is the contact and they are based in Chesham, Bucks Tel. 01494 776 911 Beetlelink Based in Farnham, Surrey, this company breaks Beetles on a
regular basis & normally scrap useable floorpans which is
a shame 'cos a lot are tax free with log books! If you know people
needing bits we hold tons of good used aircooled spares. Bernard Newbury Coachtrimmers Specialising only iinterior trim, Bernard Newbury's work has won many awards. Seats, carpets, door panels, hoods and complete interiors. www.benardnewbury.co.uk BERNARD NEWBURY COACHTRIMMERS, 1 Station Road, LEIGH-ON-SEA, Essex, SS9 1ST Tel. 01702 710 211 Fax. 01702 470 276 BR Motorsport This company is an importer and agent for a number of manufacturers of VW custom and performance parts and offers a full fitting service. They are agents for Bernd Ahnendorp exhausts and I got my BAS Type 1 Sports System from them which offers a 5% power increase, a lovely sound and tail pipes exiting in the correct place for a 356. They also sell carb systems and oil cooling accessories. Helpful advice and enthusiastic service. BR MOTORSPORT, 8 Berrington Road, Sydenham Industrial Estate, LEAMINGTON SPA, CV31 1NB Tel. 01926 451 545 Fax. 01926 885 535 Chestnut Registrations All Classic and Vintage Number Plates Manufactured, Order
Online Custom Coachtrimming This company can finish or restore the trim of your Speedster. Seats, door panels, all interior trimwork undertaken. CUSTOM COACHTRIMMING, Unit 17A Honeybourne Industrial Estate, Western Road, Honeybourne, EVESHAM, Worcestershire, WR11 5QF Tel. 01386 834 454
Douglas Valley Breakers is the UK's largest Porsche breakers. Among other models, they dismantle 356s and salvage hard-to-find parts. Their site is definitely worth bookmarking with not just information and photos but also movies and sound. Tel. 01257 472 866 Fax. 01257 426 577 http://www.porscheparts.demon.co.uk/ East Kent Trim Supplies Specialists in windscreen rubbers, sponge and rubber seals. A huge range of seals, grommets, pipings and fixings. Illustrated catalogue. EAST KENT TRIM SUPPLIES, Jubilee Road, Worth,DEAL, Kent, CT14 0DT Tel 01304 611 681 Fax. 01304 612 769 Euro Car Parts Probably the UK's largest independent VW parts supplier. Main office and mail order service (0541 506 506) is in Wembley with several branches as follows: NORTH LONDON.........Fulton Road, Wembley Industrial Estate, WEMBLEY, Middlesex, HA9 0TF -Tel. 0181 956 5000 BIRMINGHAM..............Unit 6 Redwood Business Park, Oldbury Road, Smethwick, WARLEY, West Midlands - Tel. 0121 555 5588 MANCHESTER.............Unit 1 Harp Trading Estate, Trafford Park, MANCHESTER, M17 1SR - Tel. 0161 877 8880 SOUTH LONDON.........Unit 12 Bellingham Trading Estate, Franthouse Way, LONDON, SE6 3BX- Tel. 0181 697 8805 GLASGOW....................Unit 8 Oakbank Industrial Estate, Garscube Road, GLASOW, G20 7LU - Tel. 0141 331 0332 Europa Specialist Spares & Motorsport These people do not have a web site but offer a huge range of hard to find items for people building or restoring classic cars. I've used them for Wood Rim steering wheels, oil cooling and fuel line parts. Their catalogue is really excellent with several thousand items, fully illustrated in colour. Find them at: Europa Specialist Spares, Fauld Industrial Park, Tutbury, BURTON ON TRENT, Staffordshire, DE13 9HR Tel. 01283 815 609 Fax. 01282 814 976 Eurovolks Speicalists in air-cooled VWs offering servicing and repairs, tuning, part or full restoration work, spares and accessories. Contact them at: 65 Brasenose Road, Bootle, LIVERPOOL Tel. 01519 334 890
The Footman James / Speedsters & Spyders - The Club Insurance Scheme For an immediate quote call: 0844 826 8938, quote ref: SSC Note: Excellent rates of discount for Speedsters & Spyders Members on Kit, Classic and Modern Vehicle, Home and Contents insurance. Policy Benefits include: UK & European Breakdown, Motor Legal Expenses, Road Rage & Car Jacking. Many insurance companies ask a higher premium for such inclusions, so always compare like with like when making price comparisons. Policy Options: Limited & unlimited mileage, Multi-Vehicle policies, European Certificates issued - up to 35 days any one trip The Ghia Studio They make Karmann Ghia parts in Fibre Glass and are now doing 356 stuff. G.P. Products GP Products of Spyder RS60 and RSK fame are at Princes Estate, Summeleys Road, Princes Risborough, Buc, telephone: 01844 275 202 Gantspeed Engineering A leading independent Porsche specialist with outstanding engineering facilities. They handle engine and transmission rebuilds, body repairs and conversion, and complete restorations. GANTSPEED, Chapel Lane, Mareham-le-Fen, BOSTON, Lincolnshire, PE22 7QW Tel. 01507 568 474 Fax. 01507 568 664 German & Swedish Specialist parts for air-cooled VW and Porsche. Very large stocks with main warehouse and Mail Order service at Heathrow. List of branches follows: HEATHROW ....................Unit 2 Space Waye, North Feltham Trading Estate, FELTHAM, Middlesex, TW14 0TH -Tel. 0181 893 1668 LONDON NW ...................843 Harrow Road, LONDON, NW10 5NW - Tel. 0181 960 8182 LONDON SOUTH ............34 Acre Lane, Brixton, LONDON, SW2 - Tel. 0171 274 0082 SURREY.............................69-75 Robin Hood Way, KINGSTON- Tel. 0181 547 3101 NORTH LONDON.............284 Whightman Road, Turnpike Lane, LONDON, N8 - Tel. 0181 341 7570 MIDLANDS........................Unit C1, Brunel Close, Drayton Fields Industrial Estate, DAVENTRY - Tel. 01327 871 009 PORTSMOUTH..................BCL, 38 Jubilee Avenue, Paulsgrove, PORTSMOUTH - Tel. 01705 325 945 SOUTHAMPTON...............Unit 21 New Forest Enterprise Centre, Rushington Business Park, SOUTHAMPTON - Tel. 01703 863 900 LEEDS.................................Unit 1 Burley Court, Burley Place, Kirskstall Road, LEEDS, LS4 - Tel. 0113 244 3637 MANCHESTER..................141 Manchester Road, Clifton, SWINTON - Tel. 0161 727 7010 BRISTOL.............................Swedeutsch, 194 Laurence Hill, Easton, BRISTOL - Tel. 01179 557 654 HITCHIN............................ 23 Bedford Road, HITCHIN, Hertfordshire - Tel. 01462 454 871 HEMEL HEMPSTEAD.....32-34 London Road, Apsley, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, Hertfordshire - Tel. 01442 248 894 WATFORD.........................Unit 10 Finway Court, Whippendell Road, WATFORD, Hertfordshire - Tel. 01923 229 255 EXETER.............................Unit 2 Oaktree Place, Manaton Close, Marsh Barton Industrial Estate, EXETER, Devon - Tel. 01392 204 321 Grannd Performance Cars Grannd Performance Cars are now concentrating on their Speedster replica rather than the Covin 911 look-a-like. Contact them an 01462 895365 or write to Unit 1, Mill Valley, Great North Road, Baldock, Herts HSL A good supplier for Performance parts Contact is Tim www.hslracing.com IEM Services Unit 1, Agar Way, Pool, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3SF tel: 01209 214086 email: info@iem-services.co.uk web: www.thewiringproject.co.uk Useful source for auto electrical wiring accessories at good prices. See website for details. Contact David Olson Intermotion 8 Newby Street, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1QH tel: 07793 818 664 - - - - Contact Stephen Wallinger - steve@inter-motion.co.uk - - - website: www.inter-motion.co.uk Our core business is the locating & Inspection of sports and prestige vehicles. We offer a bespoke pre purchase check individually designed for quality marques.We provide a nation wide service. Just Campers Although this is basically a VW camper site.- they also supply recon engines & mechanical parts - www.justcampers.co.uk Karmann Konnection They probably have the largest stock of early VW parts in Europe including West Coast Metric. Only air-cooled parts - no water cooled trash! They have a 356 parts catalogue to drool over and are agents for Auto Specialities of California. They stock hard-to-find steering wheels and can help with upholstery and hoods. Richard King, the owner is one of the foremost 356 experts in the country. Lots of rare parts and accessories. Web site: www.karmannkonnection.com Kennedys Bodyshop Ltd 50 a lynch lane
We both have 50 years between us experience in bodyshops repairing all sorts of vehicles we have both just left a BMW bodyshop to start up on our own Kingfisher Customs Claiming to offer a complete service to air-cooled VW with standard, performance and custom parts. Fitting servicing and restoration facilities. WEST MIDLANDS.......Kingfisher Kustoms, Unit 5 Oldbury Road, Smethwick, WARLEY, B66 1NU - Tel. 0121 558 9135 NORTH WEST...............Limited Edition, Warrington Road, High Legh, KNUTSFORD, Cheshire, WA16 0RT - Tel. 01925 757 575 Kontakt An independent Porsche Parts specialist. Julian Carter is the contact and he claims to be able to source any Porsche part. KONTAKT, 5 Kimber Road, Wandsworth, LONDON, SW18 4NR Tel. 0181 874 0911 Fax. 0181 877 0359
www.mrestorations.com - 01676 530 500 - 0797 442 3029 Machine 7 Micheal has some very nice bits of kit & can fit any wheel to any VW! Formerly Trac Services, producers of the Technic 550 Spyder Kit, but now a partnership between Barry Martin and Mike Walkerand who launched a Speedster Kit last year and are now producing Technic GT and GTS Coupes. Maring and Walker Ltd, Thruxton Industrial Estate, Thruxton
Circuit, ANDOVER, Hampshire, SP I I 8PW
The UK's leading builder of 356/912 engines for road and competition use, backed by an experienced and dedicated technical team. Full restoration, maintenance and race preparation services. Suppliers of the UK's largest range of mechanical and performance parts for classic Porsches - especially 356 and 912. Stockists of Shasta Design Pistons, Precision Matters Range, Neutek Camshafts and many other fine components. For the best advice - and to experience the difference - call
us... The company is run by Andy Prill, who is well-known in 356 circles from his participation in many historic events from Carrera Panamericana to Le Mans Classic. Megabug Claimed to have the largest range of second-hand and new air-cooled VW parts in the country. MEGABUG, Unit 3, White Hart Road, Plumstead, LONDON, SE18 1DG Tel. 0181 317 7333 Fax. 0181 855 4289 Midland Wheel Supplies Although specialising in alloy wheels (4 and 5 stud), this company also stocks shims and spacers and caps. Thet are also agents for sports seats and custom steering wheels. Midland Wheel Supplies, Cornwood Farm, Napton Road, Stockton, RUGBY, Warwickshire, CV23 8HU Tel. 01926 817 444 Fax. 01926 817 784 Peart Insurance Brokers Ltd www.peart.co.uk Peart Insurance are the specialists in insurance of performance cars, classic cars and bikes. Established over 20 years ago, offering personal service in a modern, competitive environment. Peart offer a wide range of insurance at the lowest rates, backed by top UK insurance companies. We are able to offer very good competitive rates on all Porsches, modern and classic models.
This company, based in North Yorkshire specialise in finding and restoring classic sports cars for customers all over the world. Telephone 01677 426 308 Fax 01677 427 308 www.pjc.leigh.demon.co.uk/pjcleigh.htm
This company based in the South West of England near Bristol is owned and run by Rob Morley, specialises in Porsche service and tuning for road cars through to detailed race car development and full race day support. Telephone 01179 560 139 Fax 01179 570 662 www.porschtc.demon.co.uk/
PW Fasteners This company specialises in stainless steel nuts and bolts and restoration kits. The contact is Paul White PW FASTENERS, Sneyd House, Malpas Road, NEWPORT, Gwent NP9 6QB Tel. 01633 854 472 RAM Gasket Solutions Ltd Custom gasket manufacturer and material supplier. Happy to be of assistance to Speedster Owners Web Address: www.ramgaskets.co.uk email: mailbox@ramgaskets.co.uk Roger Bray Restoration . . . . www.rogerbrayrestoration.com
New website, with almost 100% of all existing Speedster parts accessible through its online catalogue - recommended by member Anthony West Scholar Racing - Stainless Steel braided brake hoses and fittings Keith Hamer contacted us offering a discount and preferentiial service to Speedster Club Members. Visit his excellent website and quote your membership number when ordering.Scholar been supplying all maner of brake parts to the motorsport industry for about 15 years now, Keith was also involved with the D.R.K. Kitcar project . Keith offers Club Members the benefits of using Stainless Steel braided brake hoses and fittings, as used in most of the International, National, and Club racing formula, at a very competative prices via their website. S.N Autospares & Co Ltd. South London's Bug Shack A helpful organisation offering a wide range of air-cooled VW and Porsche spares - they tracked down my 911 fan unit. They also handle performance exhaust systems and carbs, tuning and servicing. BUG SHACK, 237 Northborough Road, Norbury, LONDON, SW16 4TR Tel. 0181 679 7191 Fax. 0181 679 0061 Speedster Clinic ( Contact Gary Blundall). SpeedyReg Personalised Car Registration Number Plates - Speedy Registrations have been supplying number plates to the public since 1984. We pride ourselves in our highly competitive prices, matched equally by our professional customer care service Stateside Tuning A useful company for fine tuning your Speedster with fully equipped workshop, Sun Electronic Engine Diagnosis, and Rolling Road Dyno Tuning. Also helpful on cooling parts. STATESIDE TUNING, 3 Enterprise Works, Alexandra Road, Ponders End, ENFIELD, Middlesex, EN3 7EH Tel. 0181 805 4865 Fax. 0181 805 0400 Street Style & Power Based in in Essex. www.streetstyleandpower.com
URO Automotive URO Automotive claim to have the UK's largest independent network of VW specialists with top quality parts from the world's leading manufacturers. No web site as yet, but their contact details are: URO Automotive, Unit 21 Fort Industrial Estate, Dunlop Way, BIRMINGHAM - Tel. 0121 749 470 VolksBits VolksBits offer a wide range of VW parts and accessories for people building a VW based Speedster replica or even restoring a old 356. Their Mail Order Hotline is 0990 143 397 with a very detailed mail order catalogue. They have three branches as follows: GLOUCESTER.......VolksBits, 56 Bristol Road, GLOUCESTER, GL1 5SD - Tel. 01452 414 665 BIRMINGHAM .....VolksBits, 800 Pershore Road, Selly Park, BIRMINGHAM, B29 7NG - Tel. 0121 472 4285 BROMSGROVE.... VolksBits, 118 Worcester Road, BROMSGROVE, Worcestershire, B61 7AG - Tel 01527 577 355
A specialist supplier of VW and Porshe parts and accessories including complete air-cooled engines. Mail order service on 0181 265 2030 Several local branches as follows: SE LONDON ........104 Newlands Park , Sydenham, LONDON, SE26 5NB - Tel. 0181 778 7776 SW LONDON .....450 Durnsford Road, Wimbledon, LONDON, SW19 8DZ - Tel. 0181 879 7377 NW LONDON ..... 37 Aylmer Parade, Highgate, LONDON, N2 0PE - Tel 0181 340 6550 NE LONDON ......591 High Road, Leytonstone, LONDON, E11 4PA - Tel. 0181 539 0513 KENT.................... 286 Erith Road, BEXLEYHEATH, Kent, DA7 6HN, 01322 337 202 ESSEX...................Unit 13 Breach Road, West Thurrock, GRAYS, Essex, RM16 1NR, 01708 861 827 VW Heritage Parts Centre Heritage supply a wide range of parts for Air-cooled VW - very useful for hard to find parts when building a VW based replica. Good catalogue and mail-order service. VW HERITAGE, Unit 5, Portslade, BRIGHTON,East Sussex, BN41 1SL - Tel. 01273 424 330 - Fax. 01273 422 229 - Email. vw_heritage@mistral.co.uk
Westside Motors supplies air-cooled spares, and handle crypton tuning, chroming, powdercoating, sandblasting, welding, spraying and restoration. WESTSIDE MOTORS, 11/15 Broadway Mews, rear of 34/36 The Broadway, WOODFORD GREEN, Essex, IG8 0HQ Tel. 0181 505 5215 Web: www.westsidemotors.co.uk
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