Universal Products

Universal Products
2012
Replica Car
Catalogue
 DAW T70 Mk II
 DAW T70 Mk II Spyder
 356 Porsche Speedster
 356 Porsche Coupe
 RSK 718
 Millennium 7
 Salamander beach
buggy
 246 Dino
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37 Forge Road, Spartan, Kempton Park.
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DAW T70 Mk III B
Eric Broadley masterminded this spectacular racer in 1969 even though the car is over 40
years old it still maintains a presence that even today's world's top car designers are still
struck by its beauty
Why choose a DAW T70 MK IIIB?
The DAW T70 MK IIIB is manufactured in South Africa to world class standards with both the chassis
and bodywork manufactured in-house in order to improve quality and parts delivery. The chassis is multitubbed triangulated steel space frame design which is
powder coated black and clad in aluminium . The
chassis is designed to accept both the Ford V8 and Chevy V8 is the most common engine
for the T70 MK IIIB
DAW Lola T70 MKIII Recreation
Chassis
Bodywork
Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
Fully triangulated space frame
ISO fiberglass panels
nickel plated upper & lower Wishbones
nickel plated lower Wishbones and upper reverse links
Brakes
Dampers
Fuel Tank
Gauges
Willwood 4-pot calipers with 12" ventilated discs all round
Penske
Custom made aviation bag tanks
Smith gauges
Drive train
Engine
Engine Location
Displacement
Chevrolet 90º V 8
Mid , longitudinally mounted
5. liter / 358.9 cu in
Valve train
2 valves / cylinder, OHV
Aspiration
Holly Carb
Cooling
Custom Made Alloy Radiator with twin fans
Gearbox
Porsche G50 5 Speed
Drive
Rear wheel drive
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37 Forge Road, Spartan, Kempton Park.
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DAW T70 Mk III B—A history
The Lola T70 was built for sports car racing, popular in the mid to late 1960s. Developed by Lola Cars in
1965 in Great Britain, the T70 was made for endurance racing. In 1966, the open-cockpit Mk II version
with a Chevrolet V8 engine was an entry in the CanAm series, winning five of six races during the year. In
1967, the T70 raced again but only won one race, outpowered by the newer McLaren made cars.
Despite its short-lived success in the CanAm series, the T70 was quite popular, with more than 100 examples of the vehicle being built in 3 versions. The first version, besides the original factory car, was the open
-roofed Mk II, joined by the Coupé-version Mk III, and a slightly updated version, the Mk IIIB. The T70
was replaced in the CanAm by its lighter, stronger
predecessor, the Lola T160
When the FIA changed the rules for sports car racing
that came in effect for 1968, limiting the engine size of
prototypes to 3 liter, an exemption was made: sportscars
with 5000cc engines were allowed, if at least 50 were
made. This rule allowed the popular yet slightly outdated Ford GT40 and Lola T70s to continue racing.
Yet, instead of being only cannon-fodder to a few factory-built prototypes, the Fords won again twice at Le
Mans, while Lola took the 1969 24 Hours of Daytona.
When the minimum number was lowered to 25 for
1969, the new Porsche 917 and Ferrari 512 were homologated at five litres, and outclassed the older Lolas and Fords
The T70's Chevrolet engine tended to suffer reliability problems when racing in Europe, in part due to the
grade of fuel allowed. When forced to run on commercially available "pump fuel", with a lower octane rating than the "Avgas" permitted under American rules, engine failures were common. In modern historic
racing those same engines show much improved reliability due to a number of factors: in modern historic
racing engines tend to be detuned slightly, quality control tends to be much higher, and fuel quality far better than the historically poor fuel supplied by the ACO when these cars raced in the 1960s.
An Aston Martin engined coupe bodied T70 was entered by Lola at Le Mans in 1967, but even with drivers such as John Surtees, the car failed to deliver. The Aston Martin V8 engine failed after short runs, characterised by poor power and overheating, problems that were found to be due to a lack of development. In
turn, the lack of development was attributed to an overly tight budget.
During the filming of Steve McQueen's "Le Mans", Lola chassis were sacrificed, disguised with bodywork
of the Porsche and Ferrari that starred in the film. T70s also appear, albeit modified, in George Lucas' first
commercial film, THX-1138.
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37 Forge Road, Spartan, Kempton Park.
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DAW T70 Spyder
Eric Broadley masterminded this spectacular racer in 1966 even though the car is over 40
years old it still maintains a presence that even today's world's top car designers are still
struck by its beauty
Why choose a DAW T70 Spyder?
The DAW T70 MK IIIB is manufactured in South Africa to world class standards with both the chassis
and bodywork manufactured in-house in order to improve quality and parts delivery. The chassis is multitubbed triangulated steel space frame design which is
powder coated black and clad in aluminium . The
chassis is designed to accept both the Ford V8 and Chevy V8 is the most common engine
for the T70 MK IIIB
DAW Lola T70 Spyder Recreation
Chassis
Bodywork
Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
Fully triangulated space frame
ISO fiberglass panels
nickel plated upper & lower Wishbones
nickel plated lower Wishbones and upper reverse links
Brakes
Dampers
Fuel Tank
Gauges
Willwood 4-pot calipers with 12" ventilated discs all round
Penske
Custom made aviation bag tanks
Smith gauges
Drive train
Engine
Engine Location
Displacement
Chevrolet 90º V 8
Mid , longitudinally mounted
5. liter / 358.9 cu in
Valve train
2 valves / cylinder, OHV
Aspiration
Holly Carb
Cooling
Custom Made Alloy Radiator with twin fans
Gearbox
Porsche G50 5 Speed
Drive
Rear wheel drive
Universal Products
37 Forge Road, Spartan, Kempton Park.
Tel 011 394-7327 Email Info@universal-products.co.za
DAW T70 Mk II spyder—A history
To compete in the American series such as the USRRC and SCCA Can-Am races, Eric
Broadley designed the Lola T70 Spyder. It was an extension of the Group 9 race cars that
had already competed against opposition from Lotus and McLaren.
The first Spyder was shown at the London Racing Car Show in January of 1965. It used a
monocoque steel chassis with a plastic body. The engine was directly attached to the large
side-members and the rear interior bulkhead formed the back of the driver's seat. Using
their own bellhousing the Hewland four-speed transaxle was initially used. In the nose was
room for the pedal box, twin radiators and spare front tire. Braking was provided completely inboard by discs that were stopped with Girling calipers.
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Porsche 356 Replica
The 356 History
The Porsche 356 was a sports car produced
from 1948 through 1965. It was Porsche's
first production automobile. The first Porsche 356 was debuted on June 8, 1948, using many Volkswagen parts for manufacturing economy. However, Porsche quickly refined the car with a focus on performance,
so that by the late 50's few parts were
shared in common between the two marquees and it became the Swiss watch of automotive design.
The 356 has always been quite popular with the motor press, and in 2004 Sports
Car International ranked the 356C tenth on their list of Top Sports Cars of the
1960s.
The 356 Replica
Every Effort has been taken to replicate the quality and finish of the Original
Speedster. The Universal 356 Replica is based on a shortened VW Beetle Floor
pan. We also move the hand brake and gearlever to give a move comfortable ride
and give more clearance between the steering wheel and gear lever .The Body is
bonded onto a Steel tubular sub frame that improves safety and increase torsion
rigidity of the vehicle .
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356 Porsche Technical Specifications
Chassis
Bodywork
Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
Brakes
Dampers
Engine
Engine Location
Aspiration
Cooling
Gearbox
Drive
VW based
ISO fiberglass panels
VW suspension
VW rear
Drums Or Brake Discs
Standard VW
VW Air Cooled engine
Rear , longitudinally mounted
Naturally Aspirated
Air Cooled
Beetle Box
Rear wheel drive
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Porsche 356 A Coupe Replica
The 356 History
The Porsche 356 was a sports car produced from 1948 through 1965. It was Porsche's first production automobile. The first Porsche 356 was debuted on June 8,
1948, using many Volkswagen parts for manufacturing economy. However, Porsche quickly refined the car with a focus on performance, so that by the late 50's
few parts were shared in common
between the two marquees and it
became the Swiss watch of automotive design.
The 356 has always been quite
popular with the motor press, and
in 2004 Sports Car International
ranked the 356C tenth on their list
of Top Sports Cars of the 1960s.
The 356 CoupeReplica
Every Effort has been taken to replicate the quality and finish of the Original .
The Universal Products in association with Panache cars have produced South
Africa's first 356 Coupe Replica is based on a shortened VW Beetle Floor pan.
We also move the hand brake and gearlever to give a move comfortable ride and
give more clearance between the steering wheel and gear lever .The Body is
bonded onto a Steel tubular sub frame that improves safety and increase torsion
rigidity of the vehicle .
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356 Porsche Technical Specifications
Chassis
Bodywork
Suspension Front
Suspension Rear
Brakes
Dampers
Engine
Engine Location
Aspiration
Cooling
Gearbox
Drive
VW based
ISO fiberglass panels
VW suspension
VW rear
Drums Or Brake Discs
Standard VW
VW Air Cooled engine
Rear , longitudinally mounted
Naturally Aspirated
Air Cooled
Beetle Box
Rear wheel drive
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RSK 718 Replica
The RSK (Type 718) was the successor to the famous
"James Dean" 550A 1500RS Spyder. Only 33 were built in
1958/9. Its internal name is RSK 718/1500. The "RS"
meaning "RennSport", the "K" denoting the suspension,
the "718" is the chassis type, and "1500" is the engine size
in cc. It was prepared for Formula 2 racing.
This particular car could reach 155 mph on the track.
Also produced was a 718 Bergspyder, a special version
made to compete (and win) hill climbs (hence the name
"Bergspyder"). Other developments include:
 1959 -- The 1.5 L engine was increased in size to 1.6 litres', and produced 148hp.
 1960 -- RS60. The car was heavily redesigned and badged RS60. Its wheelbase was now
100mm longer and it carried larger wheels and tires. 12 of these were built, 4 of which
stayed with the factory.
From Le Mans to Sebring, the Porsche 718 dominated the racing world throughout the fifties and
early sixties. This legendary car was driven by the heroes of the day; Sterling Moss, Jean Behra, Von
Trips, Ken Miles, Dan Gurney, to name a few. These cars were winning races throughout their
years, even when up against the larger 3-liter Ferraris! RSK/RS60 racers won the Targa Florio 1959
-60
Almost looking like a streamliner ready to conquer the Bonneville salt flats, there are few cars of
such dramatic proportions, even fewer outside a race track. Drive a polished-aluminium Lotus 11, a
Lola T70 or Porsche 917 Long tail on the highway, the impression couldn't be more striking!
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Beetle Based RSK Replica
Chassis
Beetle Floor pan
Body
ISO fibreglass panels
Suspension Front
Beetle Front
Suspension Rear
Beetle Rear
Brakes
Dums or Disc
Dampers
Standard Beetle
Engine
1600 cc VW boxer engine
Engine Location
Rear , longitudinally mounted
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Gearbox
4 Speed Beetle Box
Drive
Rear wheel drive
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Millennium 7
Based on the famous Lotus 7, which in a 50-year
period has spawned over 90 different clones, replicas and derivatives, the Millennium 7 is a modern day take on the classic Colin Chapman design. Designed and built, right here in Kempton
Park, Johannesburg, by local car enthusiasts
Chris Carstens and Kobus Van der Walt, this lightweight performance car overwrites old-world simplicity with 21st century innovation.
Building the Millennium 7 incorporates many aircraft construction techniques. The
chassis, for example, is constructed of cold rolled CR 12 stainless steel and TIG
welded (Tungsten Inert Gas) with an aircraft coded welder, and the use of stressed
panels and specific lightening techniques demonstrates the stringent requirements
that these cars have to meet.
Customers can specify a wide choice of engines, but the car’s set up has been built
around the legendary Toyota 4A-GE unit in all its variants and four-cylinder Ford
Zetec power plants. Given the Millennium 7’s low kerb weight and frill-free design,
it is fair to expect suitably rapid performance irrespective of the power plant the
customer see fit to install.
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Chassis
Fully triangulated Tubular space frame
Body
ISO fibreglass panels
Suspension Front
Dual wishbone
Suspension Rear
Dual wishbone
Brakes
BMW E30 Disc and Callipers
Dampers
Standard Beetle
Engine
Toyota 4 AGE or Ford Zetec engine
Engine Location
Front mounted
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated or Super Charged
Gearbox
5 Speed Beetle Box
Diff
BMW E30
Drive
Rear wheel drive
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Dino 246
The name "Dino" honors the founder's late son, Alfredo "Dino" Ferrari, who was credited with the
design of the V6 engine. Along with famed engineer,Vittorio Jano influenced Enzo Ferrari's decision to produce a line of racing cars in the 1950s, with V6 and V8 engine designs. History shows
that Alfredo Ferrari did not have a hand in the actual design of the V6 motor that made its way into
the Dino.
The "Dino" brand was created to market a lower priced, "affordable" sports car. The first brochure
described the Dino as "almost a Ferrari". Ferrari intended to do battle in the marketplace with Porsche and its 911. The more expensive road going Ferrari V12's of the time were no match at their
much higher price point. But Enzo did not want to diminish the Ferrari brand with a cheaper car,
and so "Dino" was born
In Keeping with this famous heritage Universal Products has produced a fabulous recreation of the
Dino. The car was in developed with the local market in mind and can accept a V6 or a 4 cylinder
motor. The engine is transversally mounted in order to accommodate the later generation engine
and gearbox combination
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Chassis
Fully Tubular space frame
Body
ISO fibreglass panels
Suspension Front
Dual wishbone
Suspension Rear
Macpherson strut
Brakes
BMW E30 Disc and Callipers
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Dampers
Engine
Alfa V6 or Vw 4 cylinder
Engine Location
Front mounted
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated or Turbo Charged
Gearbox
5/6 Speed Box donar specific
Drive
Rear wheel drive
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Salamander Beach Buggy
The Salamander beach buggy was originally
designed by the late Rudi Malan from Kit
car center.
The Salamander offered something completely different in terms of design based
on a VW beetle Floor pan .The car is
relatively cheap to assembly as the fibreglass body bolts directly onto a standard VW
beetle Floorpan
We at Universal Products continue the production of one of the true great cars of the
70s and 80s. Beautiful in its simplicity the salamander continues to be one of the
most sought after buggies in the South African Market
During 2011 Universal Products Developed a Tubular chassis for the Salamander.
Utilising the standard beetle suspension but incorporating and independent rear
suspension.
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Chassis
Beetle Floor pan
Body
ISO fibreglass panels
Suspension Front
Beetle Front
Suspension Rear
Beetle Rear
Brakes
Dums or Disc
Dampers
Standard Beetle
Engine
1600 cc VW boxer engine
Engine Location
Rear , longitudinally mounted
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Gearbox
4 Speed Beetle Box
Drive
Rear wheel drive
Chassis
Tubular chassis
Body
ISO fibreglass panels
Suspension Front
Beetle Front
Suspension Rear
Independent Rear
Brakes
Dums or Disc
Dampers
Standard Beetle
Engine
1600 cc VW boxer engine
Engine Location
Rear , longitudinally mounted
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Gearbox
4 Speed Beetle Box
Drive
Rear wheel drive
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Primary Business Address
37 Forge Road
Spartan
Kempton Park
South Africa
Phone: +27 11 3947327
Fax: +27 11 975 4815
Mobile : 082 561 1463
E-mail: Info@universal-products.co.za