snippy
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| posted on 1/8/13 at 12:47 PM |
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Embeesea Charger Mk1 body shell
On my travels I have come across a gentleman who has an immaculate condition Embeesea Charger Mk 1 body shell complete with its gull wing doors and
door seals. It's white in colour and has been dry stored in a garage since around 1980. The shell has never been touched since purchase so no
drill holes etc. He now wants rid.
What's it worth and does anyone know of anyone with a Charger that's being restored? This is truly a rare find.
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loggyboy
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| posted on 1/8/13 at 02:03 PM |
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Having a look at the google images im not surprised its rare....
A look only its Mother could love!
Mistral Motorsport
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big_wasa
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| posted on 1/8/13 at 02:48 PM |
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Front end as far as the screen looks good 
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DarrenW
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| posted on 1/8/13 at 07:21 PM |
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This one sold recently on eBay.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Embeesea-CHARGER-/130920173477
There is a link to some pics, overall the car has a great retro styling appeal. I can't say I'm a fan of the front end, but a chin spoiler
and light covers might improve it. Looks like it would be a good project with decent power and brakes.
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ReMan
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| posted on 1/8/13 at 09:22 PM |
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Front view is best, rear so-so, side on the gull wings are too square.
Buy it!
I wonder if a modern day build, paint wheels could have it looking OK?
www.plusnine.co.uk
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snippy
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| posted on 1/8/13 at 10:12 PM |
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Buy it SWMBO would go mad. Too busy with the Jago restoration at the mo otherwise I would be tempted. Read somewhere earlier about a guy
who's putting an Impreza engine in one  they were only meant for 1200cc Beetle engines so a Scooby powered car would be impressive.
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chrism
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| posted on 1/8/13 at 11:12 PM |
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Theres a modified one on ebay at the moment, looks better than the original but I think the seller is asking too high a price considering the chassis
is missing all its suspension and engine/gearbox.
http://www.e
bay.co.uk/itm/VW-Beetle-based-kit-car-restoration-project-unique-/181186251548?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2a2f8acb1c
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A little hard work never killed anyone, but why take the risk!
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Smoking Frog
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| posted on 1/8/13 at 11:30 PM |
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I suppose it all depends on how much the gentleman is willing to pay you.
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snippy
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| posted on 2/8/13 at 09:16 AM |
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He isn't paying me anything, I'm merely trying to help him find a home for the shell. I would hate to see it get sawn up and dumped as
that's a possibility. Someone somewhere must be restoring one of these and perfect untouched shells like this don't come up very often.
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CHEERS
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| posted on 16/4/14 at 12:18 AM |
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Hi, I am currently restoring one of these ugly little duckings and wouldn't mind getting hold of the guy with the parts.
I came across this post after a google search so, if you see my reply please give me a shout.
thanks
Ian.
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snippy
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| posted on 16/4/14 at 08:02 AM |
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Ian, welcome to Locostbuilders. I will make some enquiries over the next day or so to see if he still has it and come back to you.
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morcus
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| posted on 16/4/14 at 01:02 PM |
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I saw that and it reminded me of http://www.imcdb.org/vehicle_12087-Made-for-Movie.html and though it would be amazing if you could
make it look slightly more like that.
In a White Room, With Black Curtains, By the Station.
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CHEERS
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| posted on 16/4/14 at 04:02 PM |
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hi, thank you for the swift replies.
it's a big enough job to get the thing back on the road Morcos, after sitting for around 20 years! haha
hope to hear from you sometime soon Snippy, thanks 
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snippy
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| posted on 16/4/14 at 09:46 PM |
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Ian, I have sent you U2U private message.
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