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Building a Stärke Speedster: From Vision to Reality | Your Custom Journey

Starke Speedster • October 23, 2024

What Does Building My Stärke Speedster Look Like?

It All Starts With a Vision

Every Stärke Speedster begins with a vision—your vision. From the moment you decide to embark on this journey, our team works closely with you to bring your dream Speedster to life. During the initial consultation, we’ll dive deep into your preferences, discussing everything from exterior paint colors to interior materials, wheel styles, and more. Whether you’re after a classic look or something uniquely modern, every detail is customizable, making sure your Speedster is truly one-of-a-kind.
This isn’t just about choosing options—it’s about shaping a car that reflects your personal style and driving passion. We’ll explore various finishes, trims, and performance options to ensure your Speedster not only looks stunning but also drives like a dream. Once we’ve locked in the details, the transformation process can begin, with you at the heart of every decision.

Colors, Wheels, and More: Personalizing Every Detail

From the sleek curves of the body to the smallest interior stitching, every aspect of your Stärke Speedster is handcrafted to meet your exact specifications. Choosing the exterior color is just the beginning; we’ll guide you through a palette of options, helping you find the perfect shade that captures the essence of your vision. Whether you prefer timeless tones like deep blacks and silvers or bolder, statement colors, the possibilities are endless.
Wheels are another key detail that adds both style and performance. You’ll have a variety of choices, from classic designs to modern, sporty options that complement the Speedster’s aesthetic and driving capabilities. Inside, you can handpick the materials for the upholstery, from rich leathers to unique textures, creating a driving environment that feels as luxurious as it looks. Every Speedster is a blank canvas waiting for your personal touch, making the process as exciting as the finished product.

Finding the Perfect Foundation: The Donor Car

The heart of every Stärke Speedster lies in its foundation—specifically, the donor car. Each Speedster transformation begins with a 2017 or newer 718 chassis, chosen for its engineering excellence and adaptability to the Speedster build. If you already own a donor car, the process can move forward quickly. But if you don’t, no worries—our team is here to help you locate the perfect vehicle.
We assist in sourcing the ideal donor car that meets the requirements for your custom build. This is a crucial step in the process, as the donor car provides the modern performance platform that sets the Speedster apart from other replicas. With our guidance, you can be confident in finding a car that offers the reliability and power needed to support your vision.

Meticulous Disassembly and Documentation

Once we have the perfect donor car, the transformation begins with a meticulous disassembly process. At Stärke, every step is carefully planned and executed to ensure your Speedster’s build is flawless. During this phase, we remove all the car's trim, lighting, and body panels to prepare the vehicle for its new look. For cars receiving customized interiors, pieces like the seats, door panels, and dashboard are also carefully removed and sent to our upholstery experts for upgrading.
Throughout the teardown, we keep you updated with detailed documentation. You’ll receive regular progress reports and photos, giving you a firsthand view of your Speedster coming to life. This transparency ensures that you’re part of the journey from start to finish, allowing you to stay engaged and excited as your vision unfolds.

The Build: Fitting the New Speedster Panels

After disassembly, the real magic begins. The new Stärke Speedster body panels are fitted to the donor car with precision, using factory mounting points and hardware. This ensures the body fits seamlessly while maintaining the structural integrity of the vehicle. Every panel—from the iconic curved fenders to the handcrafted hood—is installed with care, transforming the donor car into a striking Speedster that’s both visually stunning and mechanically sound.
Once the body panels are in place, we move to the finer details. The lighting and trim pieces are installed to complete the exterior transformation, making the car a running, driving masterpiece. At this stage, your Speedster is nearly complete and ready for the next critical step—paint.

Time for Timeless Color

When it comes to finishing a Stärke Speedster, the paint job is one of the most important and exciting parts of the process. At this stage, we carefully remove all lighting and trim pieces once again, ensuring that nothing interferes with the show-quality finish. The body is then primed and meticulously sanded, with every surface and gap perfected to achieve a flawless, uniform look.
Once your chosen color is applied, the car is wet-sanded and polished to a mirror-like finish. This process ensures that the color pops, with a depth and shine that matches the luxury and performance of the Speedster itself. Whether you’ve opted for a timeless classic hue or a bold, custom color, your Speedster will turn heads wherever it goes.

The Finishing Touches

With the body freshly painted and gleaming, it's time for the final touches that complete your Stärke Speedster. The interior, which has been carefully customized according to your specifications, is reinstalled along with the trim and lighting components. Every detail is scrutinized—Stärke ID plates are added, the wheels and tires are fitted, and every interior feature is checked to ensure it meets our high standards for luxury and comfort.
Each car undergoes a detailed quality control checklist, ensuring everything is aligned, functional, and perfect. From the stitching on the seats to the fit of the door panels, nothing is left to chance. At this point, your Speedster is ready to deliver the full experience you’ve envisioned, both visually and in terms of performance.

Ready for the Road: Heading Home

Before your Speedster leaves our workshop, it undergoes a comprehensive road test. We inspect every element, from the tightness of the bolts to the performance of the engine, suspension, and brakes. Every light, window, top, and rear wing is tested to ensure full functionality. Once we’re confident the car is 100% ready, we prepare for delivery.
We work with trusted shippers to transport your Speedster in an enclosed trailer, protecting it from the elements and ensuring it arrives in pristine condition. From our workshop to your driveway, we handle everything with care, ensuring that when your Speedster arrives, it's ready to hit the road in style.

Every Speedster Is One of One

At Stärke, no two Speedsters are alike. While each car is built on the same foundation—a donor car from the 2017+ 718 series—the customization process ensures that your Speedster is truly one of a kind. From the exterior paint to the interior materials, every choice is yours, making your Speedster a reflection of your personality and driving style.
Beyond the basics, it's the attention to handcrafted details that makes every Speedster special. Our team of expert craftsmen pour their passion into every inch of the car, ensuring that the final product is not just a car, but a piece of art. With each build, we push the boundaries of what’s possible, creating Speedsters that are as unique as the people who drive them.

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