Nick Born
Car: Sterling #CCC130

 

Nick's photo album

 

Body Serial Number

Year

OEM Exterior Color

Chassis

Engine displacement

CCC130

1975

International Orange

VW

1963 215ci Buick V8

 

Gearbox

VW 4 speed

Original Features/Equipment

 

Custom chain-driven parallel jackshaft system driving mechanical water pump & alternator, relocated distributor,

Single pneumatic ram canopy lift with gas strut assist, IRS, drum brakes, high-torque VW starter, points Ignition system

 

 

 

Owner additions/modifications

Rebuilt jackshaft system with internal HarelyDavidson chain tensioners & upgraded 5/8 keyed shaft driving AC pump and GM alternator, timing marks & inspection plate added to jackshaft housing,

Electric racing water pump added, redesigned cooling system, AC added, Holley carb added, HEI ignition, rebuilt front & rear axles, rebuilt front & rear brakes,

4” dropped floorpans, custom rear brakelight/licenseplate panel, rebuilt headlight mounts, rearview camera, AutoMeter gauges, linear actuators for canopy

 

 

 

Previous owners, last owner listed first

Location

Victor Tamini

Ellicott City, Maryland

Thomas Porter

Reston, Virginia

?????  (raced in SCCA)

California