Alex Dearborn
Here's Alex latest Deserter GT. You've got to figure that as the originator, owner and mastermind of
Dearborn Automotive Corporation and the line of Deserter buggies, he might have a few good ideas on
how one should go together today.
Looking for a good enjoyable driver, he's put together a really clean Deserter GT that is as comfortable
on the twisty roads as it is on the highway. I've nicknamed this car "Porsch-erter" instead of "Des-erter"
due to all of the parts used in the build, read along to learn more.
Dearborn Automotive Corporation and the line of Deserter buggies, he might have a few good ideas on
how one should go together today.
Looking for a good enjoyable driver, he's put together a really clean Deserter GT that is as comfortable
on the twisty roads as it is on the highway. I've nicknamed this car "Porsch-erter" instead of "Des-erter"
due to all of the parts used in the build, read along to learn more.
OK, the Porsche Fuch's are easily identifiable
in this photo, as well as the clean lines of the
GT body, but barely noticeable are the
Porsche 914 seats that have been recovered
with a Sunbrella fabric, from the marine
industry.
in this photo, as well as the clean lines of the
GT body, but barely noticeable are the
Porsche 914 seats that have been recovered
with a Sunbrella fabric, from the marine
industry.
From this angle, you can see that Alex has
chosen to use an original Deserter rear
bumper and stock VW tail lights keeping a
clean look. Hard to see from there are the full
compliment or Porsche 356 gauges that were
rebuilt for use at 12 volts.
chosen to use an original Deserter rear
bumper and stock VW tail lights keeping a
clean look. Hard to see from there are the full
compliment or Porsche 356 gauges that were
rebuilt for use at 12 volts.
Sticking with the Porsche scheme, Alex
chose to utilize the aluminum trailing arms
and disc brakes from a Porsche 944,
surprisingly, almost a direct bolt in upgrade.
I should also point out, that's a completely
new Porsche 356-1600cc engine with dual
Solex carbs, a very sweet and a wild change
from the basic VW engine normaly found in
a buggy. This was a cool upgrade item back
in the late 60's and 70's that still fits the car's
image just fine.
By now, you might be getting the
"Porsch-erter" label I used at the start of this
page.
chose to utilize the aluminum trailing arms
and disc brakes from a Porsche 944,
surprisingly, almost a direct bolt in upgrade.
I should also point out, that's a completely
new Porsche 356-1600cc engine with dual
Solex carbs, a very sweet and a wild change
from the basic VW engine normaly found in
a buggy. This was a cool upgrade item back
in the late 60's and 70's that still fits the car's
image just fine.
By now, you might be getting the
"Porsch-erter" label I used at the start of this
page.
Well, that's all I can tell you about the car, but the photos give you an idea how well his concept has
worked out. This is truly a sunny day driver since Alex decided not to use either the gull wing or
convertible tops for the GT. In the end, what you have is one great looking Deserter GT that runs and
drives as good or better that it looks, a great touring buggy.
worked out. This is truly a sunny day driver since Alex decided not to use either the gull wing or
convertible tops for the GT. In the end, what you have is one great looking Deserter GT that runs and
drives as good or better that it looks, a great touring buggy.