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@Arawn
I want to do this and I'm probably going start with it in a year or so. This is pretty much the correct order.
Take a pre-1973 VW Bug with registration. (pre-73 because of the local laws regarding engines)
Weld everything that needs to be welded on the bottom of the car and make it stiffer
Put some proper disc brakes on it
Some good wheels and tires (911 or something)
Good suspension
Redo bodypanels in fiberglass
"invisible" rollcage (one that mostly follows the lines of the car so you don't really notice it from the outside, want to make sure it has a sort of stock look)
Roll the whole thing matte black.
Get a secondhand 911 gearbox
Get a secondhand EJ20T engine
Rewire the engine, mount it to the gearbox
Tune the engine to give it 250+ HP
Then it's time to have fun :)