Jay is cool for recognizing everyday people on his show. I was on t.v. one time in my llife and watching myself on t.v. was something I'll never forget. Most people never get the opportunity. Bravo,jay. You seem to be a very unselfish person and that is getting very rare these days.
Bitching about the engine in a replica would be stupid imo. ..especially when the replacement is a boxer like the original. Smart move, and lovely build.
Hey idiot, "replica" means 'exact copy'. A 1990's subaru legacy engine is NOT a 356 Porsche Boxer engine therefore it is NOT a "replica". You're a f-ing MORON.
Jedidah Fire boy what a jerk, so how many replicas have Porsche engines in them don't most have VW engines? Do replicas have metal body's like Porsche or fiberglass, what about the floor pans are they Porsche or VW based?
Jedidah Fire so here is an actual definition of a replica, note the last sentence you must feel pretty dumb now huh: Background: On Dec. 4, 2015, lawmakers in Washington, DC enacted legislation allowing low volume manufacturers of replica vehicles to sell turn-key cars to their customers. The historic law expands customer options. Enthusiasts can still build custom cars and construct kit cars on their own. However, they will also have the option of buying a replica just like any other new car and driving it off the lot (or from the factory). Definitions: Low volume manufacturer: a motor vehicle manufacturer whose annual worldwide production (including by a parent or subsidiary of the manufacturer) is not more than 5,000 motor vehicles each year. The company can sell up to 325 replica vehicles in the U.S. each year, with no limit on the number of incomplete kit cars that can be sold. A replica vehicle is a vehicle that resembles the body of another motor vehicle produced at least 25 years ago (’32 Roadster, ’65 Cobra, etc.).
I love it when Jay shows us a kit car, movie car, or some other car that is interesting and within reach of the working class. It’s a welcome addition to the dreamer cars. Well done, Tom; love your car. Seems like a blast.
The boxer engine was patented in 1896 by engineer Karl Benz who called it the contra engine. Subaru paid Porsche allot when they chose to go for boxer engine's the first Subaru engine's where mostly German ( Porsche ) engineered. This is a Replica anyway so why feel fooled........... The guy did A GREAT JOB!!!! Personally think people should respect all the hours sweat blood and probably tears just to build this beautiful car! When people feel offended get mad it is because they feel fooled....... They can't stand that someone build a replica this good! I honestly respect that.
yes in Australia there is a company making volkswagen karmann ghia replicas with a full awd WRX underpinnings and a slightly widened body .. looks and drives amazing .. great video jay
It is nice that Jay takes the time to make these free videos or at least lets them be available at no cost to watch and enjoy, as I truly enjoy all of them.
He monetizes these but yes it being available for free is good for us and also widens the reach of these videos. Also, it costs jay leno money to make these. People are less and less welcoming of paid streaming services these days.
I'd rather have an old original with patina and good mechanical bits. I'd drive the crap out of it and do the maintenance. I'd wash the mud and dirt off regularly to prevent rust.
James, you have a very valid point in that original patina on an original car is truly the desirable option. The realistic problem is that they are now 67 years old and the parts and the cars are getting scarce . This guy's car is really well presented and about the only thing I could think of that would really jump out at me is that the Subaru water-cooled engine doesn't have the air-cooled clattering noise and I'm a bit more attuned to that than some folks might be. I used to sell BMW/VW/Subaru in another life-time and a manager that I had previously worked for stopped by to check out the WRX. They were just coming out at that time. He was a "big-time" Porsche fan and owner. While we were on the way back to the shop, after a rather quick run through a local canyon twisty-bit he commented that it really sounded a lot like an old 356 because of the similar boxer engine, it just didn't have the air-cooled rattle. He certainly liked the power though.
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Jay is brutal honest when it comes down to originality.. Lol the poor guy had steam coming out his ears but the survival kit in a car is highly desirable to me. WWIII you say? Proceeds to hop in Porche and retreat to the hills of Canada. Always note that Jay is an expert in coolant systems, something tells me he's overheated something irreplaceable.. Good expert video.
I have also heard of this company and saw a build of one. The quality is there and they are perserving the make without going after an original. Thank you for showing the car.
That front anti roll bar sure was low. But great job, and for a kit car it was terrific. I didn't see the guy being upset by what Jay said. Would have been nice to know what the package as seen cost.
I've always been amazed at Jay's cameraman. The photography is always so great whether in the shop or on the road. A beautiful woman needs a good cameraman so we can be bedazzled with her beauty. Jay's cameraman bedazzles us with the outstanding beauty of all parts of the csr. Photography tells the story of the product.
What a nice car and sounds great too. It reminds of the old school gta game where you look down on the city from a birds eye view and it was full of these older cars. I think it was gta2 or gta1. I loved that game.
i don't understand why it doesn't earn more subscribers and views - this is a real car show from and for real cur guys - not all those "rich kids" with their "mammas and pappas" GT-Rs and so on :-)
I'm really feeling the ghost of James Dean in the hills here. I know he had a 1955 550 Spyder but this is still haunting. Good thing Mr Leno has a good head and kept it well below 100. Sept 30 1955 on roads just like those we lost a great one. RIP James Dean.
A real speester was in an accident earlier this year. Very sad www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-porsche-passenger-died-in-collision-2016apr04-story.html
that was bad luck, and also it might have been a lotus...... as he had a lotus eleven on order, but they changed the brakes on it from disc to drum as they didnt want to give the americans that technology so it took longer to get the car ready. and thus we'd be talking about a lotus that did it, and not a 550 if they hadnt done that.. and also a porsches a professionals tool and they do not work well with people who do not respect the car and its limits, and what do americans do all the time, take it to the limit and break it. as overall you have to respect the car, and look after it, especially on a porsche as its slow in, fast out all the way, otherwise most of the weight breaks away, and once you get that down their very impressive cars. its just the reverse of an american big block muscle car, which takes abit of getting used to.
That is a cool, little car. Those things always looked great, and it's lovely to see such a good looking replica. I'd love to cruise around in that thing all day. The Subaru 2.5L is a very nice engine, good power, reasonable weight, quite reliable, and pretty bulletproof. Some may jab at headgasket leaks, but that was an early model problem with cheap gaskets. Once they went to the metal gaskets, the problems don't exist. If you stick with the old MAP based setup, it's very simple electronically: MAP and air/fuel sensor is it for control, and cable throttle can be available. It doesn't get much more basic. Plus the Subaru ECUs are open source tunable using free software, both NA and turbo applications, making the platform highly attractive for aftermarket applications.
As a 'restomod' fan and a Subaru fan, this video resonates with me! For sure I am one of those 'Philistines' who went for this car in its day because of the styling on the body and the dash. I loved the floor mounted gear shift. Everything was so 'clean' and so functional both inside and outside. For me, the body and interior are 'timeless' classics. Having a quality way to keep those aspects of the legend on the road is inspiring. I would try to find a way to 'restomod' this design to Subaru's full-time all wheel drive because I like the security of control that the setup would bring to having more weight in the rear. 'Real' Porsches had twitchy rears in the hands of us less gifted drivers.
Jay is the best!!! And praise to JPS for building even the Coupe version of these cars... look them up! Jay you should have JPS the original builders at your garage
I always wonder where Jay's sees all these negative comments.. or if him just talking about these so called negative comments makes people do it just to troll him. Most people just enjoy that he is reliable at putting cool videos and is consistent
No surprise here. Porsche and Subaru are both known for using boxer engines(both normally aspirated and turbocharged). It's too bad both companies never merged together. Imagine the possibilities that could have been made.
I got a lot of flack for asking on a AC COBRA page on facebook just last week for asking if anyone had built one with a Subaru engine or 4wd as kit car weekend driver registrations are cheaper for 4cyl in Australia. I love this segment jay
Always loved those Speedster's! I guess, for the extra performance and the extra comfort, I'd settle for this, as opposed to the Original. It looks fantastic!
Seems to be the only problem with the whole car. It may be great for the L.A. area, but not anywhere else in North America, especially this time of year.
It may hang that low because of the radiator for the Subaru engine, although with the torsion bar suspension of the old Beetle donor chassis why do you need an anti roll bar?
During the intro on ramp run I was like "Huh?".. But then with the news of it being a kit car with a scoobie engine I was like "Oh".. Speaking of, maybe dude should lose the 1600 super and replace it with a 2500 super badge! Also, as a late gen X'er, early Y'er (not a "millennial" dammit!) I think the point made at 15:50 should be made public!! Too many my age and younger get caught up on raw numbers, not realizing that there's so much more to a car than that
I agree it would be fun, but the complexity level would skyrocket. As he said, the 5spd takes significant work and imagine trying to get proper air flow to an intercooler and fit all the piping under the rear hood... I would just build out a nice 2.5 and be happy with 200hp wheel. You can build a 2.5 pretty easily to 200hp, many 2.5rs rally cars are 180-200hp. Add short gearing and it would be a blast! Use all the power all the time and not have the complexity and heat that a turbo will bring.
Jay - as you might already know, $800 for a car in 1967 is ~$6k in 2016 (adjusted for inflation). i think your brother was smart to buy one, and not so smart to sell it as you know what $6k gets you today!
What a great build! As an owner of two BMW motorcycles with Boxer motors, as well as a Subaru, I can attest to the torque and bullet-proof aspects of the Boxers... Now if I only had a repla-Porsche!
I would have to strongly disagree that the engineering has not been figured out with the flipped ring gear on the Subaru transmission. SubaruGears has this swap completely dialed in
Ian Hobday Agreed, this car just needs a decently build 2.5. At 1700#, a 200whp engine would be VERY fun, a turbo ruins the experience, especially on a car that is so light and just does not need the extra power and complexity.
I’ve driven a Beck Speedster extensively and while I’m all for engine swaps and more power, the Subaru boxer just doesn’t compare in terms of sound to an air cooled engine. One of the best sounding engines I’ve ever heard, definitely the best sounding 4 cylinder. I think the Beck spec engine is South American spec, and it makes decent power.
Jay needs a booster seat !!! A while ago I saw a car blowing up behind me - all sorts of spew and then I realized it was Jay in one of his steam Hoop-Dees making the steam and racket. Hilarious. Used to see him at Autobooks store here in Burbank/NoHo on weekends before the ownership (and vibe) changed.
Yeah of all the Subaru motors to use, WHY the EJ25D? The EJ251 SOHC motor was more plentiful, more reliable, and is easier to work on, and makes the same power.
Those engines, NA EJ25 are pure junk, in a stock form. Will only last 150k miles if you leave it alone. However if you beef up the head gasket, reseal it with proper seals, it becomes bulletproof. Literally will last forever. The old EJ22 were lower maintenance engine, and bulletproof stock from factory, but EJ25 is better because once you seal it properly, it runs way better. EJ25 weighs 260lbs in case you are wondering, with fluids, alternator and a/c compressor; Turbocharged STi version is 290lbs. Compare that to a Vtec Honda 2l at 400lbs.
The JPS Motorsports website says their Subaru engines are rebuilt to new specs, but the owner in the video says his engine is just a chipped stock engine. I wonder if JPS is doing what you mentioned.
Pete Wood The fact that the only Subarus you see with over 300k miles are 1990-1996 EJ22 powered cars is no accident. That little 130hp EJ22 was BULLETPROOF. In 1997 they stopped making the bulletproof engine and they switched to crappy EJ22 and EJ25. Make no mistake, phase 2 Ej22 and all EJ25 are still very reliable engines, but bulletproof? They are not. The only people that keep driving a car with 250k miles are broke people. So when a high mileage car needs a valvetrain adjustment, car goes to junkyard. EJ22 doesn't need valvetrain adjustment. Thats why you see cars like this one with 346k miles on it. For sale right now: seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/5885403355.html ; I mean just a short craigslist search brings up a ton of these phase 1 EJ22 cars with tons of miles, and EJ25 hardly ever crack 250k miles. Phase 1 EJ22 is what built their reputation for undestructible engines. That and the WW2 engine they used in the Kamikazi Zero fighters. yes, Subaru aka Nakajima Engine built the engines for them.
The DOHC 2.5's are junk, but the SOHC 2.5's are very similar to the SOHC EJ22, it all depends on which he has, and I cannot tell from the video. The SOHC 2.5 is actually a very robust motor, 200-250 without head gaskets if you don't mind a little bit of oil seepage which is pretty common for a boxer type engine. They also have a lot of tq which is nice if you aren't racing the car. Tq is more fun to drive on a daily basis vs a Honda engine with the same power will feel slower around town.
I ran a Chesil Speedster in the UK for 10 years. It eventually ended up with a Suzuki Hayabusa motor in the back married to the original Beetle box. That meant 2 gearsticks! Select forward on the Beetle box then over to sequential..or the same in reverse! It was crazy. Stack instruments, Honda radiator, vented discs and coil over shocks. It went like the clappers and sounded awesome. Rev limiter set to 10.5k! The idea was to run it for a while to get the measure of it and then make the necessary improvements, which was going to include turbos. That'd given about 400 hp! But sadly, in the hands of a friend when we were at Le Mans in 2006, it bit the dust. We slid sideways on to a Citroen. Result not good. I spent 9 days in a coma and 63 days in hospital! lol! I should stress this wasn't the car's fault. It was driver error.
Jay is definitely the man,
The Tonight Show will never be the same without him. Thanks Jay for all the great years you brought to America...
Jay is just the nicest guy. saw him driving his model T (?) Ford in the vally 20 yrs ago, he waved hello like he knew me. two thumbs up !
Jay is cool for recognizing everyday people on his show. I was on t.v. one time in my llife and watching myself on t.v. was something I'll never forget. Most people never get the opportunity. Bravo,jay. You seem to be a very unselfish person and that is getting very rare these days.
You can tell Tom is super nervous in there, but what car guy wouldn't be! I definitely give him props for still coming on and getting through it well.
Jay knows his cars. I like what he does for veterans. He is red, white, and blue. Good man!
Jay is the best. And he is just so kind to his guests. This replica Speedster is just superb. And those SoCal roads!
Bitching about the engine in a replica would be stupid imo. ..especially when the replacement is a boxer like the original. Smart move, and lovely build.
Hey idiot, "replica" means 'exact copy'. A 1990's subaru legacy engine is NOT a 356 Porsche Boxer engine therefore it is NOT a "replica". You're a f-ing MORON.
forgot to take your tums this morning, huh?
@@jenniferbeatty7545 hey donkey brains you got a problem in your panties or what?!
@@jenniferbeatty7545 who hurt you?
Jedidah Fire boy what a jerk, so how many replicas have Porsche engines in them don't most have VW engines? Do replicas have metal body's like Porsche or fiberglass, what about the floor pans are they Porsche or VW based?
If it came with a USB cable dangling from its rear you could use it as a mouse on almost any PC platform. Bonus!
i Granot or it could be used for a bathtub.
It's a replica so nobody should care about the engine. looks great, sounds great.
"Replica" means 'exact copy', you moron. Is a 1990's subaru legacy engine a Porsche 356?
@@jenniferbeatty7545 why are you like this?
@@jenniferbeatty7545 The builder of this car was asked by Jay Leno to be on his show. You were not, because you provide no value to society.
@@jenniferbeatty7545 9:39
Jedidah Fire so here is an actual definition of a replica, note the last sentence you must feel pretty dumb now huh:
Background: On Dec. 4, 2015, lawmakers in Washington, DC enacted legislation allowing low volume manufacturers of replica vehicles to sell turn-key cars to their customers. The historic law expands customer options. Enthusiasts can still build custom cars and construct kit cars on their own. However, they will also have the option of buying a replica just like any other new car and driving it off the lot (or from the factory).
Definitions:
Low volume manufacturer: a motor vehicle manufacturer whose annual worldwide production (including by a parent or subsidiary of the manufacturer) is not more than 5,000 motor vehicles each year. The company can sell up to 325 replica vehicles in the U.S. each year, with no limit on the number of incomplete kit cars that can be sold.
A replica vehicle is a vehicle that resembles the body of another motor vehicle produced at least 25 years ago (’32 Roadster, ’65 Cobra, etc.).
I love it when Jay shows us a kit car, movie car, or some other car that is interesting and within reach of the working class. It’s a welcome addition to the dreamer cars. Well done, Tom; love your car. Seems like a blast.
The boxer engine was patented in 1896 by engineer Karl Benz who called it the contra engine. Subaru paid Porsche allot when they chose to go for boxer engine's the first Subaru engine's where mostly German ( Porsche ) engineered. This is a Replica anyway so why feel fooled........... The guy did A GREAT JOB!!!! Personally think people should respect all the hours sweat blood and probably tears just to build this beautiful car! When people feel offended get mad it is because they feel fooled....... They can't stand that someone build a replica this good! I honestly respect that.
yes in Australia there is a company making volkswagen karmann ghia replicas with a full awd WRX underpinnings and a slightly widened body .. looks and drives amazing .. great video jay
I'd love to see one of those Karmann Ghia's featured on here.
What is this company?
I have always liked the shape of this car. Also you can't beat Porsche sliver. I also like the stance of this car. The tires...
yeah - my nephew has a 1956 356A speedster and silver with a red stripe. It is a beautiful car.(We are in Australia)
It is nice that Jay takes the time to make these free videos or at least lets them be available at no cost to watch and enjoy, as I truly enjoy all of them.
He monetizes these but yes it being available for free is good for us and also widens the reach of these videos. Also, it costs jay leno money to make these. People are less and less welcoming of paid streaming services these days.
Very-very nice!.....I'd rather have that replica than an original if I wanted to have fun in it.
I'd rather have an old original with patina and good mechanical bits. I'd drive the crap out of it and do the maintenance. I'd wash the mud and dirt off regularly to prevent rust.
Problem is original ones are a $100,000+ endeavour nowadays.
@@gregorytimmons4777 way more than that now
James, you have a very valid point in that original patina on an original car is truly the desirable option. The realistic problem is that they are now 67 years old and the parts and the cars are getting scarce .
This guy's car is really well presented and about the only thing I could think of that would really jump out at me is that the Subaru water-cooled engine doesn't have the air-cooled clattering noise and I'm a bit more attuned to that than some folks might be. I used to sell BMW/VW/Subaru in another life-time and a manager that I had previously worked for stopped by to check out the WRX. They were just coming out at that time. He was a "big-time" Porsche fan and owner. While we were on the way back to the shop, after a rather quick run through a local canyon twisty-bit he commented that it really sounded a lot like an old 356 because of the similar boxer engine, it just didn't have the air-cooled rattle. He certainly liked the power though.
This is great. Old Skool looks (almost) but with modern performance & reliability.
as usual, Jay appreciates a cool, well done car. How many guys WISH they could appear at the Garage, and Jay makes it possible!
well done....
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Great replica. That car shape is ethereal and will always be loved, that was a time when cars looked like cars!
it looks awesome with those semi slicks
The Speedster is one of my ultimate dream cars. This replica is pretty awesome. Classic Porsche looks with modern, reliable technology.
Jay is brutal honest when it comes down to originality.. Lol the poor guy had steam coming out his ears but the survival kit in a car is highly desirable to me. WWIII you say? Proceeds to hop in Porche and retreat to the hills of Canada. Always note that Jay is an expert in coolant systems, something tells me he's overheated something irreplaceable.. Good expert video.
Jay has 2 Lamborghini Miuras, I have a feeling that made him pay close attention to overheating
With all the steam powered cars Jay has, he knows a thing or two about cooling systems.
fla playa
OK Ok don't go getting all gay with me, just something that run through my little brain when I read your comment...
He has steam cars. So does overheating them make you actually faster? :D
I think there is a video of him blowing up an steam engine a few years ago.
I have also heard of this company and saw a build of one. The quality is there and they are perserving the make without going after an original. Thank you for showing the car.
That front anti roll bar sure was low. But great job, and for a kit car it was terrific.
I didn't see the guy being upset by what Jay said.
Would have been nice to know what the package as seen cost.
A fraction of a real one!
I've always been amazed at Jay's cameraman. The photography is always so great whether in the shop or on the road. A beautiful woman needs a good cameraman so we can be bedazzled with her beauty. Jay's cameraman bedazzles us with the outstanding beauty of all parts of the csr. Photography tells the story of the product.
What a nice car and sounds great too. It reminds of the old school gta game where you look down on the city from a birds eye view and it was full of these older cars. I think it was gta2 or gta1. I loved that game.
Jay Leno's garage always earns a like in under ten seconds
I always hit the like when I enter too. Haven't seen an episode yet that I didn't enjoy.
i don't understand why it doesn't earn more subscribers and views - this is a real car show from and for real cur guys - not all those "rich kids" with their "mammas and pappas" GT-Rs and so on :-)
I love this program... Real car guys talking about real cars and no virtue signaling
I'm really feeling the ghost of James Dean in the hills here. I know he had a 1955 550 Spyder but this is still haunting. Good thing Mr Leno has a good head and kept it well below 100.
Sept 30 1955 on roads just like those we lost a great one. RIP James Dean.
fla playa Nobody tells Jimmy Dean which side of the road to drive on!
A real speester was in an accident earlier this year. Very sad www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-porsche-passenger-died-in-collision-2016apr04-story.html
that was bad luck, and also it might have been a lotus...... as he had a lotus eleven on order, but they changed the brakes on it from disc to drum as they didnt want to give the americans that technology so it took longer to get the car ready.
and thus we'd be talking about a lotus that did it, and not a 550 if they hadnt done that..
and also a porsches a professionals tool and they do not work well with people who do not respect the car and its limits, and what do americans do all the time, take it to the limit and break it.
as overall you have to respect the car, and look after it, especially on a porsche as its slow in, fast out all the way, otherwise most of the weight breaks away, and once you get that down their very impressive cars.
its just the reverse of an american big block muscle car, which takes abit of getting used to.
Twas the 550. The curse still lives and that's why I was glad they made it back safe. Toot Toot.
Kavinsky Smith Wow, you are a crusty old hag, I'll give you that.
Papa Leno brought back memories of NFS Porsche! Thank you Papa Leno for bringing back such lovely memories.
I like this guy Jay. He didnt bullshit u.
Bob Brown can't bullshit with Jay, he knows a awful lot about cars.
Always liked the 57 Speedster. You see the front end rise when you hit the gas. Thanks Jay.
love this car Can't Go wrong with this build, Keep them coming Love the show on MSNBC Too.
Tom, the guest, was one of the best on the show. Cool car and great conversation.
That is a cool, little car. Those things always looked great, and it's lovely to see such a good looking replica. I'd love to cruise around in that thing all day.
The Subaru 2.5L is a very nice engine, good power, reasonable weight, quite reliable, and pretty bulletproof. Some may jab at headgasket leaks, but that was an early model problem with cheap gaskets. Once they went to the metal gaskets, the problems don't exist. If you stick with the old MAP based setup, it's very simple electronically: MAP and air/fuel sensor is it for control, and cable throttle can be available. It doesn't get much more basic. Plus the Subaru ECUs are open source tunable using free software, both NA and turbo applications, making the platform highly attractive for aftermarket applications.
Popular for experimental aircraft builds as well!
As a 'restomod' fan and a Subaru fan, this video resonates with me! For sure I am one of those 'Philistines' who went for this car in its day because of the styling on the body and the dash. I loved the floor mounted gear shift. Everything was so 'clean' and so functional both inside and outside. For me, the body and interior are 'timeless' classics. Having a quality way to keep those aspects of the legend on the road is inspiring. I would try to find a way to 'restomod' this design to Subaru's full-time all wheel drive because I like the security of control that the setup would bring to having more weight in the rear. 'Real' Porsches had twitchy rears in the hands of us less gifted drivers.
I think it's a great idea. The best of now and then.
Beautiful.
Great car! I enjoyed watching Jay and Tom drive through hills. Looks like a lot of fun!
Thanks for showing us this car!
Jay is the best!!! And praise to JPS for building even the Coupe version of these cars... look them up! Jay you should have JPS the original builders at your garage
You look right at home in the Speedster, Jay. Perhaps you'll build one of these in the future?
Great car!
What a refreshing tribute with modern performance!
Jay, You just made some guys year ! Well done again.
Nice car Tom. Well done.
I just can t stop watching Jay Leno garage it s so addictive. Love it!!!
Phantom hand around 8:00
Tom makes a better door than a window, that's for sure.
This is the essential guide for a kit-car build. Splendid!
Jay Leno is legendary
Finally, somebody fixed the sound, thank you!
Awesome video Jay! I really enjoy how diverse your channel is. I always look forward to what your going to feature each week. Thanks again : )
I always wonder where Jay's sees all these negative comments.. or if him just talking about these so called negative comments makes people do it just to troll him. Most people just enjoy that he is reliable at putting cool videos and is consistent
keep posting porsches jay im lovin this
Jason a porsche replica
Imagine getting pulled over by Jay Leno and he asks you to come on the show with your car. That’s a dream
Hey Kramer, wassup?
That's a sweet little car. Good times.
What a great build! Thank you for posting, its going to be my next project
Very nicely done, and probably the only way most people would be able to own a one. Good video again Jay.
john g the website says $39,500 for the Subaru engine version. $34,500 for the VW engine
Thats the base Subaru engine. I am sure they can put a 600hp Subaru engine if you wanted.
God of Thunder could you post the web site link? Is that a complete vehicle at that price? If so, not bad considering the alternative. Thanks John
No surprise here. Porsche and Subaru are both known for using boxer engines(both normally aspirated and turbocharged). It's too bad both companies never merged together. Imagine the possibilities that could have been made.
7:58 hand randomly touches him
TheEdis97 I spotted that too. I'm betting he was in the way of Jay being in the shot.
This car has a really fantastic-sounding exhaust note. Just marvelous.
I got a lot of flack for asking on a AC COBRA page on facebook just last week for asking if anyone had built one with a Subaru engine or 4wd as kit car weekend driver registrations are cheaper for 4cyl in Australia. I love this segment jay
One of the best shows yet.. Love that car.
Did anyone see that hand at 8:00
Came here to say that. lmao
"Move! You're blocking Jay!"
hahaha what was that for? i didnt see any problem where he was standing
Can't be too careful when a guy of that size is in the shot XD
Cool Ride Very Nice Well thought out. I just love this show thanks Jay & Company!
"You look like a circus bear driving this thing." LOL
Code3Paris Funny thing is, RIGHT as I was reading your comment, he said that. o.0
revolutionday1 h
SheriffHugh Tokes you are not funny
make that two bears
SINCE THE SEATS WERE CUSTOM MADE I'D IMAGINE IT WAS FITTED FOR THE OWNER AND THE PASSENGER FITTED FOR HIS WIFE. SO HE WOULD SIT LOWER.
sweet ride, very nice repro with a sweet drive train, all the best bits of now in a sweet body from yesteryear.
As soon as Jay said that purists will hate him I knew there was a Subaru Engine in it
MoFBox LMFAOOO me too 😂😂
Always loved those Speedster's! I guess, for the extra performance and the extra comfort, I'd settle for this, as opposed to the Original. It looks fantastic!
The guest looks like an older version of James Rolfe (AVGN)
So true, i wanted to comment the same thing and saw youre post :).. he looks like his older bigger brother.
This car is super sweet. Thanks for the show.
real Porsche or not I would totally drive this car
for a replica it is incredible
looked like the front sway bar was loose and dragging the ground
you can see it dangling there.. vw sway bar does do that..lol
Yep I heard it scrape too.
Seems to be the only problem with the whole car. It may be great for the L.A. area, but not anywhere else in North America, especially this time of year.
Yep that was the first thing I saw. Accident waiting to happen......... damage at the very least.
It may hang that low because of the radiator for the Subaru engine, although with the torsion bar suspension of the old Beetle donor chassis why do you need an anti roll bar?
A fun car you can park anywhere without fear. Intermeccanica in Vancouver BC makes some really nice replica Speedsters as well.
During the intro on ramp run I was like "Huh?".. But then with the news of it being a kit car with a scoobie engine I was like "Oh".. Speaking of, maybe dude should lose the 1600 super and replace it with a 2500 super badge!
Also, as a late gen X'er, early Y'er (not a "millennial" dammit!) I think the point made at 15:50 should be made public!! Too many my age and younger get caught up on raw numbers, not realizing that there's so much more to a car than that
it's an age thing, not a generation thing
frankenstein01
Well yeah, but I'm born in '82. Late for Generation X, too old for gen Y.
bliglum so what
People nowadays think horsepower and numbers are the most important when there's so much more to it
driacrift that type of thinking is not new...
Those Subaru boxer engines are amazing. Awesome car.
If he put a turbo on that engine it would be just NUTS!
Well his wife is an asian, so it would fit the bill
David Johnson EJ207 with a VF34 turbo, decat pipe and a map and you'd be good to go. Ditch the 2.5
I agree it would be fun, but the complexity level would skyrocket. As he said, the 5spd takes significant work and imagine trying to get proper air flow to an intercooler and fit all the piping under the rear hood... I would just build out a nice 2.5 and be happy with 200hp wheel. You can build a 2.5 pretty easily to 200hp, many 2.5rs rally cars are 180-200hp. Add short gearing and it would be a blast! Use all the power all the time and not have the complexity and heat that a turbo will bring.
Just put in an LS3
I'm a gard core 911 guy , and this thing is beautiful. Well done.
is that a front sway bar hanging down so low? can see it as he goes up the on ramp. looks like it could catch on somethin
people driving cars like this is more passionate than poeple that owned the real thing sometimes..i love it !
Jay - as you might already know, $800 for a car in 1967 is ~$6k in 2016 (adjusted for inflation). i think your brother was smart to buy one, and not so smart to sell it as you know what $6k gets you today!
i love my 356 but I'm glad he's enjoying this , i don't really like remakes but lately i think making a 550 spider would be cool .
did I miss some joke on that survival kit in a 1957 Porsche replica or is he really nuts?
Nice car. It's all about building something that makes you happy that others can also enjoy as it goes by.
Funny at 8 min the crew guy sticks his arm into view of the camera.
What a great build! As an owner of two BMW motorcycles with Boxer motors, as well as a Subaru, I can attest to the torque and bullet-proof aspects of the Boxers... Now if I only had a repla-Porsche!
The dangling the front anti-roll bar is interesting.
It'll scrape before you do damage to the radiator. Low tech protection!
So a skid plate of sorts.
dotheymakethatformen. I wasn't sure what that was an fluid line at first but your right a front control arm
What a great car! Love the sound.
I would have to strongly disagree that the engineering has not been figured out with the flipped ring gear on the Subaru transmission. SubaruGears has this swap completely dialed in
...which begs the question...could this replica be done as an AWD car?
...AWD but then Turbo cause you can never have enough Power.
There was plenty of room in that engine bay for a turbo...
thejerg It's not just the space, it's the heat a turbo would make and trying to cool that without modifying the body for additional air intakes.
Ian Hobday Agreed, this car just needs a decently build 2.5. At 1700#, a 200whp engine would be VERY fun, a turbo ruins the experience, especially on a car that is so light and just does not need the extra power and complexity.
I’ve driven a Beck Speedster extensively and while I’m all for engine swaps and more power, the Subaru boxer just doesn’t compare in terms of sound to an air cooled engine. One of the best sounding engines I’ve ever heard, definitely the best sounding 4 cylinder. I think the Beck spec engine is South American spec, and it makes decent power.
حمید رضا very solid cars. It’s very hard to tell the replicas from the real thing.
Well it'd help if "replica" was in the title of the video
Jay needs a booster seat !!! A while ago I saw a car blowing up behind me - all sorts of spew and then I realized it was Jay in one of his steam Hoop-Dees making the steam and racket. Hilarious. Used to see him at Autobooks store here in Burbank/NoHo on weekends before the ownership (and vibe) changed.
Hi, I'm here to nitpick every little thing because I hate my life and I want everyone to know it
- every broke car guy
such an iconic car, absolutely beautiful
It really is pretty bulletproof" unless you count headgaskets >.>
Skwisgar2322 Only a significant issue for turbo applications.
tell that to my 1999 LGT.
nar lady I know had a NA one blow up and she had to get a new engine (late 90s I think)
Yeah of all the Subaru motors to use, WHY the EJ25D? The EJ251 SOHC motor was more plentiful, more reliable, and is easier to work on, and makes the same power.
Had that motor is a buggy. You only blow head gaskets if you overheat it and cook the heads. Treated properly they will do half a million miles.
"It's a whole lotta fun" says everything!!!
The cars look is amazing , replica or not! STI engine swap? :)
Thanks Jay. What a fun video. Now I want one.
Those engines, NA EJ25 are pure junk, in a stock form. Will only last 150k miles if you leave it alone. However if you beef up the head gasket, reseal it with proper seals, it becomes bulletproof. Literally will last forever. The old EJ22 were lower maintenance engine, and bulletproof stock from factory, but EJ25 is better because once you seal it properly, it runs way better. EJ25 weighs 260lbs in case you are wondering, with fluids, alternator and a/c compressor; Turbocharged STi version is 290lbs. Compare that to a Vtec Honda 2l at 400lbs.
very true story lol
The JPS Motorsports website says their Subaru engines are rebuilt to new specs, but the owner in the video says his engine is just a chipped stock engine. I wonder if JPS is doing what you mentioned.
Rubbish. I had one in a buggy. Properly maintained the EJ25 will go forever.
Pete Wood The fact that the only Subarus you see with over 300k miles are 1990-1996 EJ22 powered cars is no accident. That little 130hp EJ22 was BULLETPROOF.
In 1997 they stopped making the bulletproof engine and they switched to crappy EJ22 and EJ25. Make no mistake, phase 2 Ej22 and all EJ25 are still very reliable engines, but bulletproof? They are not. The only people that keep driving a car with 250k miles are broke people. So when a high mileage car needs a valvetrain adjustment, car goes to junkyard. EJ22 doesn't need valvetrain adjustment. Thats why you see cars like this one with 346k miles on it. For sale right now:
seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/5885403355.html ; I mean just a short craigslist search brings up a ton of these phase 1 EJ22 cars with tons of miles, and EJ25 hardly ever crack 250k miles.
Phase 1 EJ22 is what built their reputation for undestructible engines. That and the WW2 engine they used in the Kamikazi Zero fighters. yes, Subaru aka Nakajima Engine built the engines for them.
The DOHC 2.5's are junk, but the SOHC 2.5's are very similar to the SOHC EJ22, it all depends on which he has, and I cannot tell from the video. The SOHC 2.5 is actually a very robust motor, 200-250 without head gaskets if you don't mind a little bit of oil seepage which is pretty common for a boxer type engine. They also have a lot of tq which is nice if you aren't racing the car. Tq is more fun to drive on a daily basis vs a Honda engine with the same power will feel slower around town.
I want one so bad! Love these videos, Jay is just a top guy, he loves cars, thats all that matters.
touched by the Hand of God at 7:59
I ran a Chesil Speedster in the UK for 10 years. It eventually ended up with a Suzuki Hayabusa motor in the back married to the original Beetle box. That meant 2 gearsticks! Select forward on the Beetle box then over to sequential..or the same in reverse! It was crazy. Stack instruments, Honda radiator, vented discs and coil over shocks. It went like the clappers and sounded awesome. Rev limiter set to 10.5k!
The idea was to run it for a while to get the measure of it and then make the necessary improvements, which was going to include turbos. That'd given about 400 hp! But sadly, in the hands of a friend when we were at Le Mans in 2006, it bit the dust. We slid sideways on to a Citroen. Result not good. I spent 9 days in a coma and 63 days in hospital! lol! I should stress this wasn't the car's fault. It was driver error.
What would have been funny would have been a Subaru WRX engine, holly poop hold on.
Awesome. It's great that it has a larger more livable interior as well. Thx j.