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READERS’ RIDES

Main mods:
1.2 TSi engine tuned to 150bhp; rust
panels; shotgun cartridge wheel-nut
covers; rally-style spotlights; roof mounted
MARTIN BECAN’S SKODA RAPID SPACEBACK spoiler; custom livery; red steel wheels.

FC says: You might think this car is as old as Initial G (FFS! – G) and it’s certainly as rusty.
But Martin’s daily driver is only six years old. Martin is a self-confessed “old school
hardcore Ratter” and reckons it’s a real head tuner. To be honest, we can see why. We
love the rat scene here at FC, as it gives people the opportunity to be massively creative
on a tiny budget. This build, like all rat cars, is still work in progress. But Martin was keen
to share with us his piece of art and we’re glad he did.

JAMES WEBBER’S 1973 BEETLE

FC says: “My motor deserves to go into
Readers’ Rides because it’s totally unique
and there isn’t another one like it. Plus it’s
really cool,” says James Webber, the owner
of this 1973 cut and shut Beetle. And we
couldn’t agree more.
James picked up the beach buggy a
couple of years ago and set about making
it his own. This included cleaning up a few
of the previous modiications and replacing
the bucket seats with original VW items.
The car lives in Cornwall and we couldn’t
think of a more perfect location for this
piece of air-cooled madness.

Main mods:
Heavily cut and shut body; orange repaint;
retrimmed interior; chrome detailing;
EMPI steering wheel; skull shifter; quad
exit exhaust system; Nigel Allen & Son
carb tune-up.

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