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A famous name in classic car replicas has returned, offering a range of hand-crafted sportscars that feature a fully electric powertrain.<\/p>\n
Sebring Works produces brand new examples of the Austin-Healey 3000 and Porsche Speedster, using fibre-glass bodies and a unique \u2018skateboard\u2019 platform.<\/p>\n
Rebecca Denyer, co-founder of Sebring Works and Head of Happiness, explained how she bought the business.<\/p>\n
She said: \u201cWe used to have an Austin-Healey replica from Sebring International, and we realised they weren\u2019t going anywhere so we decided to approach the owner and we purchased the assets from them in 2020.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd we decided to bring that back with an electric drivetrain, but as soon as we developed our skateboard chassis, we soon realised that any body could fit on it, hence the Speedster and all the other ones we have.\u201d<\/p>\n
READ MORE: <\/strong> Caterham Seven owners celebrate car’s 50th anniversary at Silverstone Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n Whilst the models produced by Sebring Works, who are based in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, look like the originals, the new powertrain makes the cars better suited for the roads of today.<\/p>\n For extra practicality, each model features a \u2018frunk\u2019 (front trunk) as well as a conventional boot, and each model can stand out, with buyers being able to specify their own colour schemes, interior materials and wheel designs.<\/p>\n Sebring have yet to say how fast their cars are, however, they can cover a range of 200 miles under normal driving conditions and up to 250 if the motorist is careful.<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Rebecca also noted that, before production began, Sebring Works got permission to use the classic Speedster body from Porsche, who manufactured the model between 1948 and 1965.<\/p>\n \u201cBecause the copyright has ran out, it\u2019s over 25 years, they can\u2019t stop us from doing that. Some of the other manufacturers we\u2019d love to go after, but we know they won\u2019t be too happy about it.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/24\/590x\/secondary\/speedster-above-platform-4956246.jpg?r=1694619034858\")
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