Description:

Crusader Cars driver, Jerry Demele, enjoyed several early victories with the prototype car. Based on those results, crusader Cars constructed 7 additional sports racers and sold them to drivers across the United States. Unfortunately, the SCCA did not want another sports racer class, and disapproved the development of the VRS class. Of the original cars produced, 4 are still in existence. One was raced in Mexico and totaled. One was burned in a fire at Chuck Tatum's shop and rebuilt. Three are known to be vintage racing; one is in Texas and two are in Oregon.

• History: This Crusader has raced at the following: Monterey Historic Vintage Races, Steamboat Springs Vintage Races, Wine Country Classic Vintage Races, Columbia River Classic Races, Portland Historic Races and SCCA Vintage Races.
• Class: Vintage-small bore
• Weight: 950 lbs
• Engine Builder: Chuck Tatum
• Engine Manufacturer: Crusader Cars
• Engine Type: sports racer
• Displacement: 1600cc
• Induction: Dual Dellorto
• Heads: VW
• Block: VW
• Crankshaft: VW
• Pistons: VW
• Valves: VW
• Clutch: VW
• Races: 9
• Fuel Cell
• Age: unknown
• Capacity: 8 gal
• Fuel Type: vp 110
• Ignition: VW
• Alternator: VW
• Transmission Manufacturer: VW
• Gears: 4 speed
• Rear End Manufacturer: VW
• Case: VW
• Axles: VW
• Construction: Fiberglass
• Color: Silver/maroon
• Condition: Good
• Chassis Type: ladder
• Builder: Crusader Cars
• Front Suspension: VW
• Rear Suspension: VW
• Brakes: front VW disc rear Alfin drum
• Steering: VW
• Wheels: BRM
• Tires: Hoosier vintage TD
• Interior Color/Finish: black
• Restraints: G Force need updating
• Gauges: Tech, oil temp, head temp
• Spare Part: Porsche 356 front end with disc brakes and shocks
• Spare Part: Porsche 356 trans with broken reverse gear
• Spare Part: All original Crusader body molds for extra cost