I purchase the fiberglass body pictured in the previous post. It is called the Sammio Spyder and it designed asa re-body for a Triumph Herald. It is being made in England. I had it shipped to me in NY.
I have stripped down a Miata to the drivable tub and am adding a tubular bolt in structure to stiffen the tub and to allow for mounting the body. The goal is a lightweight, inexpensive, and EASY to build little sports car that looks like it came from the 50's but has the handling of the Miata. Any upgrades, including V8 kits, designed for the Miata could be used.
The Miata is 7 inches wider than the car pictured. So, I am modifying the body to fit. So that it is not recognizable as a Miata I am not using the Miata windshield or doors. I am using a Porsche 356 DOT approved Speedster windshield. I also removed the doors. My bolt in structure bolts into the door hinge and latch points. (along with other points) I am not sure if I will put doors in my car but classic looking doors can be incorporated. Something in line with the Cobra doors. The car will be able to be registered as a Miata.
I have the body in my possession in my shop in UpState New York. I have 1 of my 2 Miata's stripped down and am working now on this project.
Not meaning to Hi jack the thread. Just thought that it was interesting as a picture of the car came up.
Here are a couple of photoshop pics showing it wider. Obviously in these pictures it has a polycarbonate windscreen.
