Customer John W.’s Mk4 Roadster

Posted on January 19, 2024 by in What's New

Customer John W. from Aztec, NM, recently completed his build and graciously shared the results. Despite not taking photos during the process, he decided to share a few enhanced by a fresh layer of snow!

Reflecting on his journey, John mentioned, “Lots of enjoyable moments with this build. I laid the groundwork years before ordering a kit by crafting an all-aluminum 427 FE big block. I always wanted a British racing green car, so I used colors from an ’06 Lotus color palette. What makes me most proud is that every aspect was done in-house – from powertrain and paint to powder coating, tires, and alignment. Nothing was done off premises. Thanks again for providing this incredible opportunity!”

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