I thought this car looked familiar. Unless it has a twin, it appeared here on Barn Finds more than three years ago. Either it didn’t sell then or was sold and is on the market again, but its location in Parksville, British Columbia is the same. The photos this time aren’t as good, and the kit car is available again here on craigslist where the price is either $123,456 or that’s the placeholder the seller used (it was $24,000 in 2021). T.J. found this possible 1 of 2 builds for us as a tip!
What we know of the Behrens Roadster is that it was a kit car like the Meyers Manx, Bradley GT, and other DIY cars of the 1960s and 1970s. The seller then and now says only two of them ever saw the light of day (it was described as a 1963 model then and a 1969 now). The fiberglass body sits atop a VW chassis (we think) and uses a VW engine and transmission. We don’t know if the Behrens was a kit that you finished assembling yourself or if it was delivered as a complete vehicle.
Unless there are two of these machines in British Columbia, this one is said to have 20,000 miles (but the odometer is broken) while the other listing showed 42,000. It’s probably in great shape, though the 2021 photos presented a cleaner car and included a variety of photos, not just exteriors. We’re told the roadster has a few little dings and scratches as you might expect for the age. The canvas top, which covers the fiberglass headrests, is said to be in good shape.
The seller says $3,500 has been spent on recent work, which we’re told is for the clutch (that’s one expensive Beetle clutch), and an invoice is provided. It apparently has won some trophies at car shows and they’re part of the deal. The seller has recently purchased a Lotus 7, so either space or capital is needed to support that acquisition. What would you give for this 2-off car?
Behrens apparently sourced their Chief of Design from the local School for the Visually Impaired.
Bradley started selling kit cars in 1970. Apparently that saw this and said, ” You think that’s ugly? Hold my beer!”
What most of these kit cars don’t have in appearance, they definitely don’t make up for in performance.
They really contribute about as much to automotive history as that Viper limousine posted on here a couple days ago.
That front glass looks to be repurposed rear glass. Maybe from a corvette?
Impala and some kind of British tail lights?
Those outer tail lights are ’49 Ford.
Yes.. hatofpork 1965 Chevrolet Impala tail lamps. But it’s still ugliest ride I seen yet. Some cars should not been built. 🐻🇺🇸
I think they’re 1964 Impala taillights mounted upside-down. 1965 Impala taillights were larger.
That back end is busier than a long tail cat in a roomful of rocking chairs, and I’d be happier with a motor in front, but I like it! I also like the Daimler Dart SP 250, so there you go :^}
Lol. Rear window for a windshield, hood scoop on the trunk. No wonder there were only 2. I think the other taillights and the convertible top are MG items.
To paraphrase Forrest Gump, “Ugly is as ugly does.”
…and somehow the front still resembles a Beetle.
Rare does not make desirable, this is fugly and overpriced
YOLO
Needs more lights.
Also needs to be viewed in a very very dark room.
The rear end would look a lot better without those Impala taillights. Way too busy.
Mercy! This is one ugly beast!
Beauty is in the eye of the
BEASTHOLDER!
(There is an A$$ for every seat)
You’re right. Neighbor had a Pontiac Aztec. His pride, and joy!
Some cars are so quirky and awful they’re actually attractive. This isn’t one of those cars.
Why the yellow Westfield Blade(?) in the ad pics?
Much better car than this!
This appears to have been shot at and missed then sh-t at and hit. Sorry.
These oddball cars generate a lively repartee! Keep them coming.
Fiberglass. Could be made to look better for sure. Even put the body on a front motored chassis. The possibilities are endless, just needs a reasonable price and an energetic buyer.
Looks like it was influenced by a Sabra.