What constitutes a "spyder"?
The Porsche 550A spyder, James Dean owned one, was a stripped down light weight street car that was capable of being raced. My Sprite Spyder is loosely based on that concept. Here are the fundamentals of the build.
1. 1965 Sprite with 1959 Bugeye front tilt bonnet.
2. The body seams have been welded and filled.
3. Porsche silver paint with clear coat.
4. Cherry red interior.
5. 1275 Mini S engine.
6. Datsun 210 five speed transmission.
7. Windshield will be chopped two inches.
8. Lexan windshield..
9. Roll up windows and vent windows have been removed.
10. All exterior chrome will be coated a platinum color.
11. Cut down grill.
12. No top, single roll bar behind driver seat with upholstered head rest.
The black racing stripes will be replaced with platinum colored stripes.