curve lover

curve lover

Jon Paul-- I get the impression you'll like the following photos. They're of RLer DonW-Cape Cod (Don Watson)'s fabulous Speedster.
FWIW: when I was in your shoes, I bought a pristine RSD from a RLer for this purpose, but decided against installation due to added weight. They're heavier than they look.
For my purposes, it contradicted the RS / Speedster concept of lightweight performance (just IMHO), but they're great for those who need the convenient storage space.

curve lover

JP-- A PM or two ago, you asked about the difference in 1989 vs. 1994 Speedster parts. Let me know if you'd like photos of related 1989 rear 'seat' areas. If so, I'll try to post them here later this week. In the meantime, enjoy this gorgeous & rare photo of Don's gorgeous & rare Speedster.

Remember, only ~425 Speedsters were imported to the USA in 1994.
IIRC, Don's is one of only five factory Polar Silver 964 Speedsters in the world!

JPP

Thanks, Jäger, these are a great resource. Obviously, I need to find one of these brochure's.

To be honest, I don't think the RSD is a practical installation for a Speedster because it limits the space and access to it under the clamshell. Original Speedsters had what they called a 1/2 Tonneau which covered the area that the clamshell covers. I used to store things back under it when I parked the car on the street, out of site, out of mind and I never had problems. I imagine there's still room for a couple of jackets even with the top down, but an RSD would eliminate more than 1/2 that useable space.

JPP

Is this a factory installation, or did Don do this or have this installed?

Yes, please.

BTW, anymore news/info about the package we discussed in a previous p.m.?

Thanks,
JP

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Jon Paul-- Very glad you're enjoying the info I'm thinking OEM, but best to ask Don himself; may want to PM DonW-Cape Cod. RLer Blake's an incredible expert on these Speedsters, & may have a better impression whether more were delivered with RSDs.Knowing your voracious appetite for 911 Speedster knowledge (which would be SO COOL ... if I wasn't in the quagmire of academic obligations right now ), I'm impressed by your patience. Bad busy night for me, but just logged on for the reason to zap you a PM with an update I received today. Happy to see your well-timed post. The latest: looks to be "taken" / reserved; hasn't shipped. If it re-emerges on the market, I'll make sure I get the good news to you promptly.

Wishing you Speedster dreams ... G'Night!

curve lover

As requested, in no particular order; all from RLer Obersturm:

1989

curve lover

curve lover

IIRC, these rear luggage dumps were OEM in 1989s:










Subs are NOT OEM :

curve lover

IIRC, this was born as a more normal 911, & converted to a concours-winning Speedster...





IIRC, this was born a 1989 Speedster & converted to a 993 body; NOT a concours-winner

curve lover

No affiliation:

curve lover

curve lover

A couple examples promised (in no particular order); but all from RLer Obersturm:

FOR COMPARISON ... MORE 964 SHOTS...







Aftermarket example; no affiliation:

JPP

Well, the luggage dumps in the '89's are very different, aren't they? And it appears that the '89 clamshell and it's hinging mechanism, top bows, top canvas and windshield latching are all different than the 964 Speedster design which isn't suprising. After all, the cars are 5 years apart.