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JohnnyRingo

(19,372 posts) Sun Jun 3, 2018, 01:48 AM Jun 2018

Runge Frankfort Flyer 004

Where do people find the time to do this? Obviously, he's not spending as much time on the internet as me.

This awesome little home built car is currently being bid up on Bring A Trailer. Finished in the style of the early VW and Porsche race cars, It has a Beck chassis and a modded 356 engine mounted amidships with the body skillfully hand hammered over a wire form. It weighs about 1100 lbs with 130hp, so do the math.

On 2nd thought, forget how fast it'll go, I wonder how high it will go?

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1960-porsche-runge-special/

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Runge Frankfort Flyer 004 (Original Post) JohnnyRingo Jun 2018 OP

cool car natheo Jun 2018 #1

I saw this on Jay Leno's Garage. alfredo Jun 2018 #2

I missed that one. JohnnyRingo Jun 2018 #3

Those vent windows made it easy to steal a car. alfredo Jun 2018 #4

I meant the vent doors on the front fenders. JohnnyRingo Jun 2018 #5

Reading comprehension is not my strong suit nowadays :) alfredo Jun 2018 #6

I almost bought a Griffin instead of my Triumph JohnnyRingo Jun 2018 #7

The Saab was fun in the snow, but had a nasty habit of swapping ends on curves alfredo Jun 2018 #8

natheo

(83 posts)

1. cool car

Reply to JohnnyRingo (Original post)

Mon Jun 4, 2018, 01:48 AM

Jun 2018

Nice build. The shiny metal body looks stunning.

alfredo

(60,146 posts)

2. I saw this on Jay Leno's Garage.

Reply to JohnnyRingo (Original post)

Mon Jun 4, 2018, 09:21 AM

Jun 2018

JohnnyRingo

(19,372 posts)

3. I missed that one.

Reply to alfredo (Reply #2)

Mon Jun 4, 2018, 11:04 AM

Jun 2018

I've watched most of JL's Garage, but never saw that episode. I understand Runge has been hand building sports cars for years. This one, 007, must be a later model. I doubt they often come up for sale. Thanx for adding the vid.

I see 007 has side vents to help with cabin ventilation on the coupe version.

alfredo

(60,146 posts)

4. Those vent windows made it easy to steal a car.

Reply to JohnnyRingo (Reply #3)

Mon Jun 4, 2018, 03:45 PM

Jun 2018

JohnnyRingo

(19,372 posts)

5. I meant the vent doors on the front fenders.

Reply to alfredo (Reply #4)

Mon Jun 4, 2018, 06:04 PM

Jun 2018

I have one on my old Triumph at the cowl where the ducting leads to the heater box and forces fresh air through the heater. With the hot water valve pulled off it ventilates the cabin with cool air, something this enclosed car probably benefits from. Especially with the engine right behind the seat. Chassis 004 likely didn't suffer so.

alfredo

(60,146 posts)

6. Reading comprehension is not my strong suit nowadays :)

Reply to JohnnyRingo (Reply #5)

Tue Jun 5, 2018, 01:33 PM

Jun 2018

I nearly bought a TVR Griffith back in the late sixties. Ended up with a more practical Saab 61. What a fun car.

JohnnyRingo

(19,372 posts)

7. I almost bought a Griffin instead of my Triumph

Reply to alfredo (Reply #6)

Tue Jun 5, 2018, 01:45 PM

Jun 2018

My history of owning Triumphs and the poor condition of the TVR resulted in the better choice for a retirement car. Still, I'd like to at least drive a TVR for a while with that Buick (Rover) V8 under the hood.

There are no bad Saabs, so I think you probably made the right decision as well.

alfredo

(60,146 posts)

8. The Saab was fun in the snow, but had a nasty habit of swapping ends on curves

Reply to JohnnyRingo (Reply #7)

Wed Jun 6, 2018, 02:56 PM

Jun 2018

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