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Replica/Kit Makes ELITE LASER PORSCHE 917 LEMANS Race Car REPLICA Miles: 750 Doors: 2 doors Transmission: Automatic Interior: Other Engine: 4 - Cyl. Year: 1970 Warranty: No VIN Number: 1102-368-840 Title: Clear Exterior: Silver Condition: Used Inspection: -- Item location: East Peoria, IL ************************************************************************ We�ve all heard legends and stories about the proverbial "barn cars". Many of us have even had fascinations about someday finding one. Well� here�s one right now!!! Here, on the auction block, is a genuine Porsche "917" Page 2 of 6 Lemans race car replica. And yes, this little dandy was just recently removed from twenty-five years of storage in a dry mid-western barn! Elite Enterprises, of Cokato, Minnesota, U.S.A, manufactured these stunning 917 replicas sometime in the 1970s. My research shows that these were manufactured in very limited numbers; perhaps only two hundred fifty of the "Series A" ever saw the light of day, making them rare indeed. Digging around a bit further, I found that this car was perhaps the brainchild of a Mr. Knapp, who purportedly was a (if not the) key figure at Elite Enterprises. And for you movie buffs out there� one of these cars appears in the 1977 Disney film, Herbie Goes To Monte Carlo. Like many other kit cars, these Elite Porsche 917s were of fiberglass construction and designed to be applied to a moderately modified Volkswagen chassis. This is certainly one of the better looking and more well constructed kits of that vintage era. If you�ve looked for one of these lately, then you are aware at how increasingly difficult they are to locate. (Especially in this condition!) I do have a clear, Illinois title for the car and interestingly, she�s titled as a 1970 VW Two Door. This particular car was purchased from a bank in the late-1970s, when the owner defaulted on his (or her) loan. It has the appearance of possibly never really having been finished. ************************************************************************ CHASSIS INFORMATION IS AS FOLLOWS: (Please� Read Carefully!!!) ? Chassis (running gear) is from a 1970 Volkswagen "Beetle" � (Bug) ? Chassis number is: #1102-368-840 ? Motor (engine) is a purportedly "modified" VW 1600cc four-cylinder (rear-engine). ? Serial number of motor is: # B6394088. ? Motor appears complete, except for the carburetor and therefore, is not currently running. ? Engine does turn freely and there appear to be no issues, but this is ALL I can tell you about it. ? Transmission is a Volkswagen "Automatic Stick Shift" and its working condition is unknown, the transaxle is the I.R.S. type. ? Brake System is hydraulic drum-type, front and rear. ? Brake system is currently not working and will probably require complete examination and replacement (minimally) of various hydraulic parts. ? Car was pulled from the barn at low speed, but the steering apparatus appeared to be in good working order. ? Tires are of the vintage low-profile "racing" bias-ply variety. They are quite old, yet show only extremely minimal wear. There is no visible damage (checking, etc.) from age, but I cannot and will not estimate how they would perform or� how long they would last. ? Wheels (rims) are of a deep-dished aluminum design and the center caps have a "W". All four wheels are in good condition and should clean-up and� perform nicely. ? I cannot and will not guarantee it, but I do not think any major work will be required to put all the mechanics of the car in usable condition. ************************************************************************ BODY INFORMATION IS AS FOLLOWS: (Please� Read Carefully!!!) ? Body is fiberglass (gel-coat) and was manufactured by Elite Enterprises. ? Elite�s assigned body number is: #917-172 ? Known variously as an Elite "Type A" or "Series A" � signifying that the design is the closest to that of the original Porsche 917 racecar. ? There is no visible damage � anywhere. I can see no evidence of cracking, nor holes. Also� I see no evidence of any repair work (from accidents, etc.) ? Finish is unpainted; rather, it is original silver metal flake gel-coat. (Condition is fair to pretty good, depending on your perspective � might clean-up okeh, but would require polishing, or painting to achieve a "show appearance".) Page 3 of 6 ? "Gull Wing" doors work just fine � as they should. All latches and hinges are in nice working order. ? Rubber door seals are good condition and remain soft and pliable. ? One wiper arm is missing (a minor flaw). ? ALL windows/glass are intact and in good condition. ? Bottom of the car has fiberglass panels on the side and nose that rolls under the car; the vents on the nose are lined with aluminum. ? One of the headlight covers is broken and the other one has a crack around a mounting screw. ? Floorboards are steel and show some surface rust, but they are seemingly quite solid. ? Car (in photos) may appear to have somewhat of a yellow cast, but this is remaining dirt and should clean up. (A power washer was utilized in removing the first layer of the twenty-five year accumulation of dust.) ************************************************************************ INTERIOR (AND OTHER) INFORMATION IS AS FOLLOWS: (Please� Read Carefully!!!) ? Instrument panel is quite nice and features a matching set of VDO gauges, which are still appear to be in great condition. ? Odometer shows 750 miles, but accuracy of this figure is unknown. ? Seats have silver-colored covers and these appear to be in extremely nice condition. ? Previous owner seems to have made an attempt to finish the interior with a silver shag carpeting, but this is now falling off and it does need readdressing. ? With the proper skills and amount of patience, the new owner (you???) should have no major "hills to climb" in restoration of the car�s interior. ************************************************************************ If desired, it might be possible to view this car in person. (Please, e-mail to arrange.) The car is located in Central Illinois, near Bloomington. VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS. READ THE ENTIRE ITEM DESCRIPTION � CAREFULLY. QUESTIONS??? NEED MORE PHOTOS??? E-MAIL ME (Please be specific.) Be certain that this is the car you want and/or need� BEFORE you place the winning bid!!! ************************************************************************ THREE IMPORTANT DETAILS TO KEEP IN MIND: 1. I have indeed described this automobile to the best of my ability. ANY deviations would be purely unintentional. You are dealing with a very honest seller. 2. There is absolutely No Warranty of any sort, either expressed, or implied. You�re buyin� her� "as- is/where-is". ************************************************************************ PAYMENT AND SHIPPING INFORMATION IS AS FOLLOWS: PAYMENT: Buyer agrees to pay a deposit of $500 within three days (72 Hours) of the close of the auction. Balance is due at the time the car is picked up, which is to be no more than fourteen days (two weeks) after the close of the auction. "PayPal", GREEN CASH, Money Orders, Cashier�s Checks, or Personal Checks are the acceptable methods of payment � from U.S. buyers. International buyers may use "PayPal", GREEN CASH, or International Money Order (Payment MUST be in United States Currency and is subject to approval). Questions about payment? Inquire. SHIPPING: There is NO shipping available anywhere � I will NOT ship it � PERIOD. However, I will work with you, once you have devised a method of transport. (Would be more than happy to assist in loading, if the need be.) Thanks for Looking At My Auction � GOOD LUCK!!! ************************************************************************ 1 of 6 Displaying 917-172.doc.