Here is the half aluminum 356 that I made from flat 3003 .o63 stock. I am "Self taught" but I must admit that school or apprenticeship would have served me better. I would have done alot of things differently if given a time machine. The doors are spot welded steel frames with .050 aluminum skins. The aluminum is panel bonded to the Original steel chassis. I made the dash from scratch and the gas tank as well.
Here is the "Sport" version of my design. It will utilize VW front beam and wide 5 bug wheels. I will lbuild this one first and learn the mistakes to avoid with the coupe.
This is a concept that I have had for about 10 years. I have designed every part of it. I am now modelling it in 3d and will be making a 1:4 clay model of it soon. I call it "Solitude". The circles on the sides are stylized low fresh air vents. The car will be made from aluminium with steel doors, Hood, and Trunk. I am counting the days until I get to drive a car that I designed and built from scratch.