Is definitely an unusual engine choice for a hotrod build. Most people over here would immediately go for a Rover V8 or a Ford V6. I've never seen a Holbay in one before. TBH if I were to buy it I would put a V8 in it, chrome the rocker covers and put stainless headers on it, just for the eye candy value. It's hard to make any 4 pot look sexy in a hotrod.
Only other change would be smaller wheels on the front.
Building the 'Mark II' fastback Rapier ('Arrocuda').
WOW ! CL ..!cooler than the North or South pole actually ! wish I was closer - I would surely have competed for this vehicle... thanks for sharing. Jan