[BHarvey]

I like the VW L1 so much I am considering a poor mans building of such, and as such, will use poor mans materials. Starting with an existing chassis would simplify matters a good bit and a base might be an old Miata. I'd prefer to build a tube chassis to lower the frontal area and build the entire car to my specs. Depends on $$$ of course.

If aero is King on the highway then a fully streamlined Miata might be pretty good. It could be lightened quite a bit and registering it should be easier since it has a VIN. If frontal area contributes to drag so much the Miata seems all out of proportion with it's seemingly low frontal area and huge CD.

The motor would be the first thing to go along with the entire body.

What would be on your short list to do build wise if you decided to tackle a project like this?