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"Envemo" Posted by Larry on Jun-17-01 at 10:08 PM (EST)
I have an Enemo cabriolet super 90. Any info on these cars available? any other owners of these great cars. I understand there were less than 100 of these cabs manufactured. Would like to get some info on the company from Texas that were involved in the manufacture. Are the peices still around somewhere? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks
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Envemo Super 90, Luiz, 06:30 AM, Feb-07-02
Envemo, Greg, 09:40 PM, Apr-14-02
- Poor men 356, Luiz, 04:34 PM, May-07-02
  - 356 , Emil Agura, 03:52 PM, Mar-25-05
  - 356, Emil Agura, 03:55 PM, Mar-25-05
- envemo, Nick Freeman, 00:00 AM, Oct-31-04
Envemo Super 90, Mario , 04:54 PM, May-17-02
- 356 envemo, Nick Freeman, 11:09 PM, Oct-30-04
ENVEMO, tom buchanan , 01:49 PM, Jun-04-02
Envemo Porsche, Dennis Huguley, 10:29 PM, Apr-06-04
- My one is a Coupe, Michael, 10:01 AM, Oct-21-04
  - Envemo brochures scans, Luiz, 09:05 AM, Jan-19-05
Windscreen for Coupe, Michael, 08:43 AM, Oct-23-04
- envimo windshields, greg stout, 03:24 AM, Oct-31-04
Envemo or Not? 356 A coupe/ tube fr..., Rusty Tubs, 09:38 PM, Nov-09-04
- ENVEMO, Beck Speedster, 08:06 AM, Jan-19-05
  - Envemo, Luiz, 08:48 AM, Jan-19-05
    - ENVEMO, Beck Speedster, 02:19 PM, Jan-19-05
      - Envemo, Luiz, 03:04 PM, Jan-19-05
        
        Envemos, David, 08:07 AM, Feb-08-05
  - I´m looking for an Envemo too., Juan, 05:35 PM, Feb-13-05
    - ENVEMO, Beck Speedster, 07:55 AM, Feb-14-05
      - 356 Fiberglass Porsche , Dennis Huguley, 02:25 PM, Feb-14-05
      - Thanks, Juan, 11:12 AM, Feb-17-05
  - 356 B/C Replica, Dale, 00:19 AM, Mar-12-05
    - ENVEMO, Beck Speedster, 02:23 PM, Mar-12-05
Envemo super 90 coupe#122, chuck treadwell, 08:50 PM, Feb-14-05
- Coupe in blue with beige leather in..., Eddy would go, 05:12 PM, Apr-05-05
Envemo super 90 coupe#122, chuck treadwell, 08:59 PM, Feb-14-05
Envemo super 90 coupe#122, chuck treadwell, 09:14 PM, Feb-14-05
- found a yellow Envemo coupe for sal..., Tom, 02:38 PM, Jan-20-06

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1 . "Envemo Super 90"
Posted by Luiz on Feb-07-02 at 06:30 AM (EST)

HI,
I have a Envemo Super 90 coupe here in Brasil.
It has a 1776 engine, mild cam and two Weber 40 carbs.

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2 . "Envemo"
Posted by Greg on Apr-14-02 at 09:40 PM (EST)

I have some info about these GREAT replicas. I have owned 2 of the coupes (have one now). The Co. in Texas was or is Blue Rey GT engeneering. I have a sales brochure from them for the Cabrio. Bodies made is Brazil. I have artacles etc. too! I LOVE THESE CARS...handle better then the orig. & 1/3 the cost to repair/maintain. Plus NO RUST! & I should know... I've owned 5 'real' 356's, 2 cabrio's-1 roadster-2 coupes...Greg

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3 . "Poor men 356"
Posted by Luiz on May-07-02 at 04:34 PM (EST)

You´re right Greg. You can have the look of a 356 and the low cost of VW parts. When I bought my coupe I replaced steering box, ball joints, tie rods, shock absorbers, etc. and the cost was just ridiculous. I belive that Envemo was the only company in the world to produce a 356 coupe replica. The ride is just great and, being careful about losing the rear end, the car corners quite well.

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28 . "356 "
Posted by Emil Agura on Mar-25-05 at 03:52 PM (EST)

>look of a 356 and the
>Envemo was the only company in
>the world to produce a 356
>coupe replica.

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29 . "356"
Posted by Emil Agura on Mar-25-05 at 03:55 PM (EST)

>look of a 356 and the
>Envemo was the only company in
>the world to produce a 356
>coupe replica.

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10 . "envemo"
Posted by Nick Freeman on Oct-31-04 at 00:00 AM (EST)

Good day. I am the very proud owner of a 1986 envemo cabrio.The car is a wonderfull replica. I would love to get more details from the factory it came from in Brazil. Red with black top and leather int. Question? I cant find the serial number,but the windsheild and all glass have envemo on them.The car came with some documents from brazil.If you can shed any light about these cars I would be very thankfull.
Nick

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4 . "Envemo Super 90"
Posted by Mario on May-17-02 at 04:54 PM (EST)

Larry
I have a file somewhere in my computer with a full history of that car in English. I will look it through and send you a copy. But making it short...
There was a guy in Brazil, producer of military vehicles, who owned an original 356 Super 90. With the downcycle of the military days in Brazil, he gradually went after a new line of business. He took his original 356 apart and copy the body on a fiberglass form. Parts and trims were all original imported from Germany. The chassi derives from the old buddy VW Bettle, in Brazil called FUSCA. The chassi is basically that of an original 356 but with a few differences from the developments that VW put through it along the years. The suspension and engige, as well, were all VW FUSCA's. Originally they came out with a 1600cc, gasoline.
Seats were in leather with serial numbers marked close to the door side, near the knob that controls the reclining level. The car was exported basically to Japan, US and Germany.
There were produced about 300 cars, of which about 100 were convertibles. There are valued today pretty well in Brazil, as only a few ones original are left. Mine is a ruby red, 1800cc, wonderful to drive. People love it when they see it. Right now I am living in Italy and could not bring it with me. It is sitting there in my garage at the beach, covered, waiting for me. Or I am waiting for the moment to drive it again...
If you need details on how to get parts, I got a pretty good supplier from Germany, with prices well bellow market's average.
Well. That was about it. If you can send me a picture of yours, I would like to see it too.
Regards
Mario

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9 . "356 envemo"
Posted by Nick Freeman on Oct-30-04 at 11:09 PM (EST)

>Larry
>I have a file somewhere in my
>computer with a full history of
>that car in English. I will
>look it through and send you
>a copy. But making it short...
>
>There was a guy in Brazil, producer
>of military vehicles, who owned an
>original 356 Super 90. With the
>downcycle of the military days in
>Brazil, he gradually went after a
>new line of business. He took
>his original 356 apart and copy
>the body on a fiberglass form.
>Parts and trims were all original
>imported from Germany. The chassi derives
>from the old buddy VW Bettle,
>in Brazil called FUSCA. The chassi
>is basically that of an original
>356 but with a few differences
>from the developments that VW put
>through it along the years. The
>suspension and engige, as well, were
>all VW FUSCA's. Originally they came
>out with a 1600cc, gasoline.
>Seats were in leather with serial numbers
>marked close to the door side,
>near the knob that controls the
>reclining level. The car was exported
>basically to Japan, US and Germany.
>
>There were produced about 300 cars, of
>which about 100 were convertibles. There
>are valued today pretty well in
>Brazil, as only a few ones
>original are left. Mine is a
>ruby red, 1800cc, wonderful to drive.
>People love it when they see
>it. Right now I am living
>in Italy and could not bring
>it with me. It is sitting
>there in my garage at the
>beach, covered, waiting for me. Or
>I am waiting for the moment
>to drive it again...
>If you need details on how to
>get parts, I got a pretty
>good supplier from Germany, with prices
>well bellow market's average.
>Well. That was about it. If you
>can send me a picture of
>yours, I would like to see
>it too.
>Regards
>Mario

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5 . "ENVEMO"
Posted by tom buchanan on Jun-04-02 at 01:49 PM (EST)

I HAVE OWNED 3 OF THESE CARS,2 CONV,ICOUPE. THE COUPE HAD AC,LEATHER,NARDI WHEEL,DISC BRAKES,ECT. IT WAS IVORY WITH BROWN INT.
I HAD AN IVORY CONV. THAT WAS JUST A CAR (KINDA ROUGH) THE OTHER ONE WAS BUILT BY CHUCK BECK AND MAN WAS IT TRICK!!!!!

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6 . "Envemo Porsche"
Posted by Dennis Huguley on Apr-06-04 at 10:29 PM (EST)

Hi:
There were at lease four companies importing these cars in the 1987 time period:
InterAmerica, Ltd.
Grupo Comercial Exportadora
Blue Ray ENGINEERING
Unique Motor Cars
I have excellent 8x10 black/white sales photos of the coupe and cabriolet which I can send you. I am looking for a coupe. any help would be appreciated. Also are there any clubs for these cars?
>I have an Enemo cabriolet super 90.
>Any info on these cars available?
>any other owners of these great
>cars. I understand there were less
>than 100 of these cabs manufactured.
>Would like to get some info
>on the company from Texas that
>were involved in the manufacture. Are
>the peices still around somewhere?
>Any info would be appreciated.
>Thanks

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7 . "My one is a Coupe"
Posted by Michael on Oct-21-04 at 10:01 AM (EST)

Hi, I am the proud owner of a Envemo Coupe in silver. If anybody is interested, I have a few scans of old sales brochures. Of course I am interested in any details too.
Greetings Mike

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15 . "Envemo brochures scans"
Posted by Luiz on Jan-19-05 at 09:05 AM (EST)

Hi Mike,
I'm also the owner of a silver Envemo Super 90 coupe. Would you send me the scans of the sales brochures that you have?
My e-mail is ltinoco@sesi.org.br
Thanks a lot,
Luiz

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8 . "Windscreen for Coupe"
Posted by Michael on Oct-23-04 at 08:43 AM (EST)

Hi,
can anybody tell me where to get a new windscreen for an envemo coupe? Does the original-porsche-356-part fit?
Thanks and regards
Mike

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11 . "envimo windshields"
Posted by greg stout on Oct-31-04 at 03:24 AM (EST)

Yes...a regular 356 sized windshield will fit an Envimo coupe. Be aware that there are two sizes that look similar...a "shorter" one (ie measured from dash to roof, not side to side) that was used in the 356 A thru "early" T-5 coupes & the "taller" one used in the T-6"late" B & C coupes....I believe the Envemo (coupe & Cabrio.) both use the "Taller" size.

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12 . "Envemo or Not? 356 A coupe/ tube frame"
Posted by Rusty Tubs on Nov-09-04 at 09:38 PM (EST)

Just got word yesterday that there are some molds for an A coupe up north. I trust the deal will go through. I had intended to build one for myself but if there is enough interest I can produce a few more bodies.

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13 . "ENVEMO"
Posted by Beck Speedster on Jan-19-05 at 08:06 AM (EST)

Hello all. I just ran across this thread today. Actually I just found this particular forum too.
Anyway, my father was the US importer for ENVEMO, and worked on the project with the late Luis Consalves, who originated the project. Luis' father ran a company called ENJEZA (sp?) who built the military vehicles mentioned above. Luis had a small corner of that plant, where he spent all of his time on the 356C's.
The molds for the cabriolet still exist and are in our factory. This is the same factory that made them for Blue Ray, which was a venture between my father, Chuck Beck and Jim Simpson, in Houston, TX. BTW, InterAmerica, LTD. is still a current company (also my father's) and GCE was also one of his former companies.
We still have numerous ENVEMO parts both in our US warehouse and in our Brazilian factory if anyone ever has a need for them. We are retooling the cabriolet project and will be making all of the parts again soon, although we have not decided if we will revamp the ENVEMO name, or market it under our BECK trade name.
Regards,
Carey Hines
Special Edition, Inc.
www.beckspeedster.com

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14 . "Envemo"
Posted by Luiz on Jan-19-05 at 08:48 AM (EST)

Hello Carey,
Interesting to know that your father was the US importer for Envemo. Luis Goncalves was a good friend of mine and died, in Sao Paulo, when a robber tried to take his vintage Triumph bike. He was shot to dead...
His father company name was Engesa, in SP.
Here in Brasil there's a company called Chamonix that claims that their cabrio is made from the original Envemo molds, but I see that they seem to be in your factory. Does the Beck company have any link with Chamonix?
What kind of Envemo parts you have? Bumper guards? I need them!
I would sugest you to use both names. Something like Beck Envemo cabrio. Here in Brasil the Envemo name is almost legendary.
Regards,
Luiz

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16 . "ENVEMO"
Posted by Beck Speedster on Jan-19-05 at 02:19 PM (EST)

Luiz,
Luis Goncalves (sorry about the spelling)was a very good friend of my father as well. I met him only a few times at Pebble Beach. We visited his father, Angelo, a few months back when we were in SP. (By the way, I LOVE visiting Brazil. We typically stay in either Jarinu or Embu and it is SO beautiful!)
My father, along with Chuck Beck and the Masteguin family established Chamonix a number of years ago, after the Puma plant closed. That is where the ENVEMO molds are. We made a few cabriolets through the Blue Ray company, and later changed the tooling to use our 3" tubular steel frame, rather than the Brazilia chassis. I often refer to Chamonix as "our factory" as it was originally family owned (my family and the Masteguin family), and we hold the rights to all of the products, etc.
I don't have any bumper guards here, but can probably round some up for you. Again, they are a part we will be making again soon if you are not in a hurry.
Regards,
Carey

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17 . "Envemo"
Posted by Luiz on Jan-19-05 at 03:04 PM (EST)

Carey,
I see. The Chamonix is an operation that belongs to your father (Blue Ray),Chuck Beck and the Masteguin family. The cars are very well finished and I guess that they're sent to several countries.
Well, since the good old Brasilia chassis is a thing of the past, the tube frame is a perfect replacement. Probably you and the other owners are not producing the Envemo Super 90 coupe because it's more expensive to make.
I'm not sure, but Jarinu is the Chamonix hometown, right?
Well, I'm not in a hurry, so I can take the time to wait for the bumper guards. I'm rebuilding the engine of my coupe with a Mahle 1835cc kit, Engle W-110 280º camshaft and a pair of Weber 40.
Just keep me posted when the guards are available.
Regards,
Luiz

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18 . "Envemos"
Posted by David on Feb-08-05 at 08:07 AM (EST)

Hello,
I'm from Belgium, where i run with my friend Patrick a VW aircooled workshop.
We have an Envemo coupe (beige with brown interior) with a 1776cc and Fuschs alloys.
One of our customer fell in love with our car and found one for sale in California, he bought it (black with black interior) and bring it to us ...We fitted 4 discs brakes, Independant rear suspensions, air conditionning, semi-auto gearbox, 1776cc with dual 40'Webers, BAS exhaust,Fuschs alloys...
Normally, an other of our customer has bought also a blue one with blue interior(type 4 engine 1800 Porsche fan), hope the sale is Ok to see it soon and make a picture of the 3 in front of the shop!
I also know another one in France Grey with black interior(type 4 engine, very clean!)
These car is very great, well made and wonderfull...
We try to locate all of them here in Europe, not an everyday-seen car!!!
I have two friends who are still waiting to find a car (coupe), if anybody knows, please advise...thanks
David

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19 . "I´m looking for an Envemo too."
Posted by Juan on Feb-13-05 at 05:35 PM (EST)

Hello everybody,
Carey: I´m Juan from Argentina. I love the little beatiful 356 even more than the 911 but as there are very little ones in my country I´m always dreaming with the idea of importing a réplica. I have emailed several times to Chamonix in Brazil but I never have any answer from them. Do you know why?
By the way, What happen with the Envemo coupe moulds?
Best regards,
Juan

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20 . "ENVEMO"
Posted by Beck Speedster on Feb-14-05 at 07:55 AM (EST)

Juan,
I sent a reply to your e-mail. Glad to see you figured out how to post on the forum as well.
The coupe would take a complete retooling as the molds were not cared for and passed through many companies soon after ENVEMO was finished with them. They were not properly cared for after ENVEMO!
In regards to email to Chamonix. They forward many of the requests directly to me, but I do not recall one from you, sorry. They get tons of email, especially with all of the photos on the website., It looks as if they have 6 or 7 different cars/kits to sell, while currently we are only producing 2 (and working heavily to finish a few others!)
I have added your info to our s-90 folders and will keep you updated about the cabriolet project.
If anyone else would like to be added to the "list" feel freee to email me directly.
Regards
Carey

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21 . "356 Fiberglass Porsche "
Posted by Dennis Huguley on Feb-14-05 at 02:25 PM (EST)

Sir:
Please add me to your e-mail list. I would like to purchase when you began production.
Dennis

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25 . "Thanks"
Posted by Juan on Feb-17-05 at 11:12 AM (EST)

Carey,
thanks for including me in your list. I apreciete it. I will look for coupes in Brazil too, but I think importation of used cars in my country is very difficult if not impossible.
regards,
Juan.

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26 . "356 B/C Replica"
Posted by Dale on Mar-12-05 at 00:19 AM (EST)

I think there would be a huge market for a beetle based 356 Replica. I owned a Silver '62 Super 90 but couldn't afford the maintenance. This bears further reseach. I wonder if it would be worth refurbishing the Envemo moulds or better to start over from scratch?

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27 . "ENVEMO"
Posted by Beck Speedster on Mar-12-05 at 02:23 PM (EST)

Look up^^^^^
We are doing the 3" tube frame, much like our speedster. Much more rigid platform than the belly pan, but still has all of the VW pick up points.
Carey

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22 . "Envemo super 90 coupe#122"
Posted by chuck treadwell on Feb-14-05 at 08:50 PM (EST)

Peterson's Kit Car sept.1990 had an article on an envemo coupe,nice pic. not alot of information.
I have a coupe that i have started to restore,but
don't have time to finish(family) if any is intrested in this car please contact me.

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30 . "Coupe in blue with beige leather interior"
Posted by Eddy would go on Apr-05-05 at 05:12 PM (EST)

Hi everybody,
by surfing the internet I found this page by chance. And I read all articles with a lot of interest.
I drove an Envemo 356 Super 90 Coupe about 10 Years ago in Honolulu/Hawaii USA. Unfortunately I sold it when I went back home (because it was only a fake plastic Porsche ... stupid from me!). But I never forgot this car.

Has anybody seen this Car again?
Dark blue exterior paint,
green windows,
beige leather interior and
chrome steel rims.
And of course no rost.
What a beauty...
Best Regards and all the best to all You luck pastic Porsche owners

Tillman

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23 . "Envemo super 90 coupe#122"
Posted by chuck treadwell on Feb-14-05 at 08:59 PM (EST)

Peterson's Kit Car sept 1990 had an article on an envemo coupe,nice pictures,not a lot of infomation. I have a coupe that i have started to restore but have no time to finish if anyone is intrested please contact me.

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24 . "Envemo super 90 coupe#122"
Posted by chuck treadwell on Feb-14-05 at 09:14 PM (EST)

Peterson's Kit Car sept.1990 had an article on an envemo coupe,nice pictures,not alot of info. I have a coupe that i have started to restore but I don't have time to finish. if ant one is looking for a project please contact me.

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31 . "found a yellow Envemo coupe for sale in brasil"
Posted by Tom on Jan-20-06 at 02:38 PM (EST)

I came across this classified, which led me to envemo, which let me to google ;) which let me to this site and to this forum thread...
http://www.webmotors.com.br/Webmotors/ssCompra/pgBuscaUsadosDetalhes/pgBuscaUsadosDetalhes.aspx?cod=2381431&tipo=U
very very very cool cars. i think i read up above that the molds still exist? how sweet it would be to drive a 356 coupe looking car that would never rust!!

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1 . "Envemo Super 90" Posted by Luiz on Feb-07-02 at 06:30 AM (EST)
HI, I have a Envemo Super 90 coupe here in Brasil. It has a 1776 engine, mild cam and two Weber 40 carbs.
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2 . "Envemo" Posted by Greg on Apr-14-02 at 09:40 PM (EST)
I have some info about these GREAT replicas. I have owned 2 of the coupes (have one now). The Co. in Texas was or is Blue Rey GT engeneering. I have a sales brochure from them for the Cabrio. Bodies made is Brazil. I have artacles etc. too! I LOVE THESE CARS...handle better then the orig. & 1/3 the cost to repair/maintain. Plus NO RUST! & I should know... I've owned 5 'real' 356's, 2 cabrio's-1 roadster-2 coupes...Greg
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	3 . "Poor men 356" Posted by Luiz on May-07-02 at 04:34 PM (EST)
	You´re right Greg. You can have the look of a 356 and the low cost of VW parts. When I bought my coupe I replaced steering box, ball joints, tie rods, shock absorbers, etc. and the cost was just ridiculous. I belive that Envemo was the only company in the world to produce a 356 coupe replica. The ride is just great and, being careful about losing the rear end, the car corners quite well.
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	28 . "356 " Posted by Emil Agura on Mar-25-05 at 03:52 PM (EST)
	>look of a 356 and the >Envemo was the only company in >the world to produce a 356 >coupe replica.
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	29 . "356" Posted by Emil Agura on Mar-25-05 at 03:55 PM (EST)
	>look of a 356 and the >Envemo was the only company in >the world to produce a 356 >coupe replica.
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	10 . "envemo" Posted by Nick Freeman on Oct-31-04 at 00:00 AM (EST)
	Good day. I am the very proud owner of a 1986 envemo cabrio.The car is a wonderfull replica. I would love to get more details from the factory it came from in Brazil. Red with black top and leather int. Question? I cant find the serial number,but the windsheild and all glass have envemo on them.The car came with some documents from brazil.If you can shed any light about these cars I would be very thankfull. Nick
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4 . "Envemo Super 90" Posted by Mario on May-17-02 at 04:54 PM (EST)
Larry I have a file somewhere in my computer with a full history of that car in English. I will look it through and send you a copy. But making it short... There was a guy in Brazil, producer of military vehicles, who owned an original 356 Super 90. With the downcycle of the military days in Brazil, he gradually went after a new line of business. He took his original 356 apart and copy the body on a fiberglass form. Parts and trims were all original imported from Germany. The chassi derives from the old buddy VW Bettle, in Brazil called FUSCA. The chassi is basically that of an original 356 but with a few differences from the developments that VW put through it along the years. The suspension and engige, as well, were all VW FUSCA's. Originally they came out with a 1600cc, gasoline. Seats were in leather with serial numbers marked close to the door side, near the knob that controls the reclining level. The car was exported basically to Japan, US and Germany. There were produced about 300 cars, of which about 100 were convertibles. There are valued today pretty well in Brazil, as only a few ones original are left. Mine is a ruby red, 1800cc, wonderful to drive. People love it when they see it. Right now I am living in Italy and could not bring it with me. It is sitting there in my garage at the beach, covered, waiting for me. Or I am waiting for the moment to drive it again... If you need details on how to get parts, I got a pretty good supplier from Germany, with prices well bellow market's average. Well. That was about it. If you can send me a picture of yours, I would like to see it too. Regards Mario
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	9 . "356 envemo" Posted by Nick Freeman on Oct-30-04 at 11:09 PM (EST)
	>Larry >I have a file somewhere in my >computer with a full history of >that car in English. I will >look it through and send you >a copy. But making it short... > >There was a guy in Brazil, producer >of military vehicles, who owned an >original 356 Super 90. With the >downcycle of the military days in >Brazil, he gradually went after a >new line of business. He took >his original 356 apart and copy >the body on a fiberglass form. >Parts and trims were all original >imported from Germany. The chassi derives >from the old buddy VW Bettle, >in Brazil called FUSCA. The chassi >is basically that of an original >356 but with a few differences >from the developments that VW put >through it along the years. The >suspension and engige, as well, were >all VW FUSCA's. Originally they came >out with a 1600cc, gasoline. >Seats were in leather with serial numbers >marked close to the door side, >near the knob that controls the >reclining level. The car was exported >basically to Japan, US and Germany. > >There were produced about 300 cars, of >which about 100 were convertibles. There >are valued today pretty well in >Brazil, as only a few ones >original are left. Mine is a >ruby red, 1800cc, wonderful to drive. >People love it when they see >it. Right now I am living >in Italy and could not bring >it with me. It is sitting >there in my garage at the >beach, covered, waiting for me. Or >I am waiting for the moment >to drive it again... >If you need details on how to >get parts, I got a pretty >good supplier from Germany, with prices >well bellow market's average. >Well. That was about it. If you >can send me a picture of >yours, I would like to see >it too. >Regards >Mario
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5 . "ENVEMO" Posted by tom buchanan on Jun-04-02 at 01:49 PM (EST)
I HAVE OWNED 3 OF THESE CARS,2 CONV,ICOUPE. THE COUPE HAD AC,LEATHER,NARDI WHEEL,DISC BRAKES,ECT. IT WAS IVORY WITH BROWN INT. I HAD AN IVORY CONV. THAT WAS JUST A CAR (KINDA ROUGH) THE OTHER ONE WAS BUILT BY CHUCK BECK AND MAN WAS IT TRICK!!!!!
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6 . "Envemo Porsche" Posted by Dennis Huguley on Apr-06-04 at 10:29 PM (EST)
Hi: There were at lease four companies importing these cars in the 1987 time period: InterAmerica, Ltd. Grupo Comercial Exportadora Blue Ray ENGINEERING Unique Motor Cars I have excellent 8x10 black/white sales photos of the coupe and cabriolet which I can send you. I am looking for a coupe. any help would be appreciated. Also are there any clubs for these cars? >I have an Enemo cabriolet super 90. >Any info on these cars available? >any other owners of these great >cars. I understand there were less >than 100 of these cabs manufactured. >Would like to get some info >on the company from Texas that >were involved in the manufacture. Are >the peices still around somewhere? >Any info would be appreciated. >Thanks
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	7 . "My one is a Coupe" Posted by Michael on Oct-21-04 at 10:01 AM (EST)
	Hi, I am the proud owner of a Envemo Coupe in silver. If anybody is interested, I have a few scans of old sales brochures. Of course I am interested in any details too. Greetings Mike
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	15 . "Envemo brochures scans" Posted by Luiz on Jan-19-05 at 09:05 AM (EST)
	Hi Mike, I'm also the owner of a silver Envemo Super 90 coupe. Would you send me the scans of the sales brochures that you have? My e-mail is ltinoco@sesi.org.br Thanks a lot, Luiz
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8 . "Windscreen for Coupe" Posted by Michael on Oct-23-04 at 08:43 AM (EST)
Hi, can anybody tell me where to get a new windscreen for an envemo coupe? Does the original-porsche-356-part fit? Thanks and regards Mike
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	11 . "envimo windshields" Posted by greg stout on Oct-31-04 at 03:24 AM (EST)
	Yes...a regular 356 sized windshield will fit an Envimo coupe. Be aware that there are two sizes that look similar...a "shorter" one (ie measured from dash to roof, not side to side) that was used in the 356 A thru "early" T-5 coupes & the "taller" one used in the T-6"late" B & C coupes....I believe the Envemo (coupe & Cabrio.) both use the "Taller" size.
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12 . "Envemo or Not? 356 A coupe/ tube frame" Posted by Rusty Tubs on Nov-09-04 at 09:38 PM (EST)
Just got word yesterday that there are some molds for an A coupe up north. I trust the deal will go through. I had intended to build one for myself but if there is enough interest I can produce a few more bodies.
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	13 . "ENVEMO" Posted by Beck Speedster on Jan-19-05 at 08:06 AM (EST)
	Hello all. I just ran across this thread today. Actually I just found this particular forum too. Anyway, my father was the US importer for ENVEMO, and worked on the project with the late Luis Consalves, who originated the project. Luis' father ran a company called ENJEZA (sp?) who built the military vehicles mentioned above. Luis had a small corner of that plant, where he spent all of his time on the 356C's. The molds for the cabriolet still exist and are in our factory. This is the same factory that made them for Blue Ray, which was a venture between my father, Chuck Beck and Jim Simpson, in Houston, TX. BTW, InterAmerica, LTD. is still a current company (also my father's) and GCE was also one of his former companies. We still have numerous ENVEMO parts both in our US warehouse and in our Brazilian factory if anyone ever has a need for them. We are retooling the cabriolet project and will be making all of the parts again soon, although we have not decided if we will revamp the ENVEMO name, or market it under our BECK trade name. Regards, Carey Hines Special Edition, Inc. www.beckspeedster.com
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	14 . "Envemo" Posted by Luiz on Jan-19-05 at 08:48 AM (EST)
	Hello Carey, Interesting to know that your father was the US importer for Envemo. Luis Goncalves was a good friend of mine and died, in Sao Paulo, when a robber tried to take his vintage Triumph bike. He was shot to dead... His father company name was Engesa, in SP. Here in Brasil there's a company called Chamonix that claims that their cabrio is made from the original Envemo molds, but I see that they seem to be in your factory. Does the Beck company have any link with Chamonix? What kind of Envemo parts you have? Bumper guards? I need them! I would sugest you to use both names. Something like Beck Envemo cabrio. Here in Brasil the Envemo name is almost legendary. Regards, Luiz
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	16 . "ENVEMO" Posted by Beck Speedster on Jan-19-05 at 02:19 PM (EST)
	Luiz, Luis Goncalves (sorry about the spelling)was a very good friend of my father as well. I met him only a few times at Pebble Beach. We visited his father, Angelo, a few months back when we were in SP. (By the way, I LOVE visiting Brazil. We typically stay in either Jarinu or Embu and it is SO beautiful!) My father, along with Chuck Beck and the Masteguin family established Chamonix a number of years ago, after the Puma plant closed. That is where the ENVEMO molds are. We made a few cabriolets through the Blue Ray company, and later changed the tooling to use our 3" tubular steel frame, rather than the Brazilia chassis. I often refer to Chamonix as "our factory" as it was originally family owned (my family and the Masteguin family), and we hold the rights to all of the products, etc. I don't have any bumper guards here, but can probably round some up for you. Again, they are a part we will be making again soon if you are not in a hurry. Regards, Carey
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	17 . "Envemo" Posted by Luiz on Jan-19-05 at 03:04 PM (EST)
	Carey, I see. The Chamonix is an operation that belongs to your father (Blue Ray),Chuck Beck and the Masteguin family. The cars are very well finished and I guess that they're sent to several countries. Well, since the good old Brasilia chassis is a thing of the past, the tube frame is a perfect replacement. Probably you and the other owners are not producing the Envemo Super 90 coupe because it's more expensive to make. I'm not sure, but Jarinu is the Chamonix hometown, right? Well, I'm not in a hurry, so I can take the time to wait for the bumper guards. I'm rebuilding the engine of my coupe with a Mahle 1835cc kit, Engle W-110 280º camshaft and a pair of Weber 40. Just keep me posted when the guards are available. Regards, Luiz
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	18 . "Envemos" Posted by David on Feb-08-05 at 08:07 AM (EST)
	Hello, I'm from Belgium, where i run with my friend Patrick a VW aircooled workshop. We have an Envemo coupe (beige with brown interior) with a 1776cc and Fuschs alloys. One of our customer fell in love with our car and found one for sale in California, he bought it (black with black interior) and bring it to us ...We fitted 4 discs brakes, Independant rear suspensions, air conditionning, semi-auto gearbox, 1776cc with dual 40'Webers, BAS exhaust,Fuschs alloys... Normally, an other of our customer has bought also a blue one with blue interior(type 4 engine 1800 Porsche fan), hope the sale is Ok to see it soon and make a picture of the 3 in front of the shop! I also know another one in France Grey with black interior(type 4 engine, very clean!) These car is very great, well made and wonderfull... We try to locate all of them here in Europe, not an everyday-seen car!!! I have two friends who are still waiting to find a car (coupe), if anybody knows, please advise...thanks David
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	19 . "I´m looking for an Envemo too." Posted by Juan on Feb-13-05 at 05:35 PM (EST)
	Hello everybody, Carey: I´m Juan from Argentina. I love the little beatiful 356 even more than the 911 but as there are very little ones in my country I´m always dreaming with the idea of importing a réplica. I have emailed several times to Chamonix in Brazil but I never have any answer from them. Do you know why? By the way, What happen with the Envemo coupe moulds? Best regards, Juan
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	20 . "ENVEMO" Posted by Beck Speedster on Feb-14-05 at 07:55 AM (EST)
	Juan, I sent a reply to your e-mail. Glad to see you figured out how to post on the forum as well. The coupe would take a complete retooling as the molds were not cared for and passed through many companies soon after ENVEMO was finished with them. They were not properly cared for after ENVEMO! In regards to email to Chamonix. They forward many of the requests directly to me, but I do not recall one from you, sorry. They get tons of email, especially with all of the photos on the website., It looks as if they have 6 or 7 different cars/kits to sell, while currently we are only producing 2 (and working heavily to finish a few others!) I have added your info to our s-90 folders and will keep you updated about the cabriolet project. If anyone else would like to be added to the "list" feel freee to email me directly. Regards Carey
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	21 . "356 Fiberglass Porsche " Posted by Dennis Huguley on Feb-14-05 at 02:25 PM (EST)
	Sir: Please add me to your e-mail list. I would like to purchase when you began production. Dennis
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	25 . "Thanks" Posted by Juan on Feb-17-05 at 11:12 AM (EST)
	Carey, thanks for including me in your list. I apreciete it. I will look for coupes in Brazil too, but I think importation of used cars in my country is very difficult if not impossible. regards, Juan.
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	26 . "356 B/C Replica" Posted by Dale on Mar-12-05 at 00:19 AM (EST)
	I think there would be a huge market for a beetle based 356 Replica. I owned a Silver '62 Super 90 but couldn't afford the maintenance. This bears further reseach. I wonder if it would be worth refurbishing the Envemo moulds or better to start over from scratch?
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	27 . "ENVEMO" Posted by Beck Speedster on Mar-12-05 at 02:23 PM (EST)
	Look up^^^^^ We are doing the 3" tube frame, much like our speedster. Much more rigid platform than the belly pan, but still has all of the VW pick up points. Carey
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22 . "Envemo super 90 coupe#122" Posted by chuck treadwell on Feb-14-05 at 08:50 PM (EST)
Peterson's Kit Car sept.1990 had an article on an envemo coupe,nice pic. not alot of information. I have a coupe that i have started to restore,but don't have time to finish(family) if any is intrested in this car please contact me.
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	30 . "Coupe in blue with beige leather interior" Posted by Eddy would go on Apr-05-05 at 05:12 PM (EST)
	Hi everybody, by surfing the internet I found this page by chance. And I read all articles with a lot of interest. I drove an Envemo 356 Super 90 Coupe about 10 Years ago in Honolulu/Hawaii USA. Unfortunately I sold it when I went back home (because it was only a fake plastic Porsche ... stupid from me!). But I never forgot this car. Has anybody seen this Car again? Dark blue exterior paint, green windows, beige leather interior and chrome steel rims. And of course no rost. What a beauty... Best Regards and all the best to all You luck pastic Porsche owners Tillman
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23 . "Envemo super 90 coupe#122" Posted by chuck treadwell on Feb-14-05 at 08:59 PM (EST)
Peterson's Kit Car sept 1990 had an article on an envemo coupe,nice pictures,not a lot of infomation. I have a coupe that i have started to restore but have no time to finish if anyone is intrested please contact me.
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24 . "Envemo super 90 coupe#122" Posted by chuck treadwell on Feb-14-05 at 09:14 PM (EST)
Peterson's Kit Car sept.1990 had an article on an envemo coupe,nice pictures,not alot of info. I have a coupe that i have started to restore but I don't have time to finish. if ant one is looking for a project please contact me.
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