Joseph Vaughn-Perling's 1986 VW Cabriolet Zappy

Owner	Joseph Vaughn-Perling
Location	Hollywood, California United States ^map
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Vehicle	1986 Volkswagen Cabriolet
Motor	Advanced DC 203-06-4001 Series Wound DC 8"
Drivetrain	5 speed manual
Controller	Curtis 1231C-8601
Batteries	18 Trojan T-125, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
System Voltage	108 Volts
Charger	Russco SC 18-120
Heater	4800 Watt (3 hairdryers. Don't laugh, it works!)
DC/DC Converter	Sevcon 622-11-14
Instrumentation	a) Voltmeter b) Ammeter (the no frills approach)
Top Speed	65 MPH (104 KPH)
Range	50 Miles (80 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity	4 adults
Curb Weight	3,100 Pounds (1,409 Kilograms) estimated
Tires	Goodyear Invicta GL
Restored and converted! power brakes, Alpine sound system with sub Rev Limiter for newbie EV drivers (like me).

1986 VW Cabriolet“Zappy”