NTC #1626 Custom Steel-Bodied Roadster Volkswagen w/ Corvair Engine

[Otto Puzzell]

Know what it is?

Please, respond below and identify what this is.
As always, detailed answers are greatly appreciated by all. 
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Thanks!

[Otto Puzzell]

Can an Expert salvage this one?

[Oswald]

Looks American and Beetle based...and steel..!

[Otto Puzzell]

You're correct on all counts. Tell me what powers this car, and the point is yours!

Locked for Oswald for 24 hours.

[Oswald]

Blimey, I haven't got the faintest idea.
Let's open it up for everyone again and surprise me!
(I like the looks of this one).

[Otto Puzzell]

And, on to the Pros

[neilshouse]

I don't know if it has a name but I've found it described as 'Custom Steel-Bodied Roadster Built On A 1955 Volkswagen Chassis With A Corvair Engine'

It could also be the answer to your tail light puzzle!

[Otto Puzzell]

I don't know if it has a name but I've found it described as 'Custom Steel-Bodied Roadster Built On A 1955 Volkswagen Chassis With A Corvair Engine'

That's the answer I was after.

It could also be the answer to your tail light puzzle!

Could be, but it's not.

[Otto Puzzell]

One point each for Oswald and neilshouse, since I wasn't very clear in the initial post.

[Oswald]

That's very kind. Thank you.