RCH (Replicar Hellas, formerly Beetlekitcars) was founded in 2007 in Katerini, Greece, by Elias Gaganelis, and produces high-quality replicas, mostly of older Porsche models.[1][2][3] These include a variety of types based on the 356 Speedster, as well as the 550 Spyder, while models based on the Volkswagen Beetle have also been produced.[4][5][6] For several years, the cars could not be legally sold in Greece, with all produced cars exported, mostly to European countries (sales in Greece were only allowed since 2014).[7][8] In late 2016 the company introduced a Beach Buggy model of its own development.[9][10][11][12]
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| Company type | Replica manufacturer |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 in Katerini, Greece |
| Founder | Elias Gaganelis |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Automobile replicas |
| Website | replicarhellas |
Gallery
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References
edit- ^ "RCH Cars Handmade Luxury in Style". rch-automotive.com. Archived from the original on 4 January 2024.
- ^ "Replicar Hellas" (in Greek). 21 May 2020. Archived from the original on 4 January 2024.
- ^ "Replicar makes the Greek Porsches!" (in Greek). 31 January 2016. Archived from the original on 4 January 2024.
- ^ "Classic Cars: Replicar Hellas at the Milano Autoclassica 2015" (in Greek). 23 March 2015. Archived from the original on 4 January 2024.
- ^ "There is a company in Katerini that manufactures handmade Porsche" (in Greek). 10 December 2015. Archived from the original on 11 December 2023.
- ^ "With Greek license plates the Porsche of the Replicar Hellas" (in Greek). 28 April 2016. Archived from the original on 4 January 2024.
- ^ "RCH Automotive: the Greek company that has built 258 cars" (in Greek). 31 July 2022. Archived from the original on 11 December 2023.
- ^ "Handmade replicas of legendary Porsche made in Greece" (in Greek). 22 August 2023. Archived from the original on 4 January 2024.
- ^ "RCH Buggy: Apocalypse" (in Greek). 29 March 2017. Archived from the original on 11 December 2023.
- ^ "RCH 356 Speedster car of Replicar Hellas". 2015. Archived from the original on 11 December 2023.
- ^ "Replicar Hellas (RCH)". Archived from the original on 11 December 2023.
- ^ "Porsche made in Greece (and it's not a joke)" (in Greek). 31 January 2015. Archived from the original on 4 January 2024.
Further reading
edit- Skartsis, L.S. (2014). Greek Vehicle & Machine Manufacturers 1800 to present: A Pictorial History. Athens: Bookstars. ISBN 978-960-93-4452-4.
3rd revised edition June 2014. First published in 2012 as an open access e-book by the University of Patras Library & Information Center, 2014 (ISBN 978-960-93-4452-4). Published as a printed book in 2013 by Bookstars, Athens (ISBN 978-960-571-009-5).
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