1957 Speedster with A/C

Offering a very nice black on gray Vintage Speedster with just 9,337 miles. Located in Chambersburg, PA.
1776 motor with air conditioning installed by VS.
Recent upgrades to include: StayFast top, luggage rack, horn grils, new tires, rear axle seals, valve adjustment and oil service.
Since I have completed the above, I've driven this speedster about 40 miles and am totaly pleased with the performance and handling and has earning my A-OK for what that's worth.
A reasonable $17k does the deal. Full details are in the eBay ad. ~Alan

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250669402578

Would this be a good car for a newbe that is not very handy when I famed to cars/ motors. Also need to check with my wife regarding color!!

David, The support and information available herein and myself, will make whatever speedster you choose an enjoyable experience.
A used Vintage is a good choice as they are a quality car and do hold their value. ~Alan

SHHH about the Buy It Now; That many bids this early in an auction should net at least $25K...

David, I think you would have a really, really hard time finding a Speedster on the East Coast that gets a better warranty than one produced by Alan. And he's as good with the customer service as Beck or Intermeccanica -- plus he's out here, not over there.

Hey Cory, point, click, shoot. Well said. You da man!

Warranty...who me ? Hey remember folks this is just a hobby of mine...
Well actually if something is not right 'cause of my paws then, I do take care of that as well as supply endless hours of customer support aka verbal intercourse via the phone, fax or da' net. ~Alan

Alan-

Did you have this one shot, or is that the stock VS paint?

Stock VS paint, has the usual stone chip touch ups but presents itself well.

Seats look comfy. What are they ?

VS you just have to ask for these same price as the regulars

Looks like it's sold & as long as the funds get wired, it's going to Germany. ~Alan

Ironic, no?
Nice job, Alan!

Auf Wiedersehen (or "until we meet again")

Alan,

Another beautifully, detailed build!

I was wondering . . . the passenger side door panel was just a little bit warped where the screw attaches just rearward of the handle, the driver's side panel was MUCH more so. I see this quite a bit on Vintage Speedsters and was wondering what your thoughts were and experience was on this.

I ask only because, I really love the simple, clean, elegant look of the Vintage interior pieces and I want to get a pair of door panels from them to match my seats. I hesitate only because of the warping that I often see.

Do you know why this occurs so often? Dampness or actual rain coming in contact? Less than perfect fit and finish? Backing material prone to warping? Do you think that it might help if I were to brush on a coat or two of fiberglass resin on the back side? Any ideas?

Again, no reflection on the car, just a "problem" that I see often enough in Vintage Speedsters that I was wondering about your thoughts before buying a set for my car.

Thanks ! !

T

I don't know why you need a screw there. The door handle restrains the panel.

She's "going home"

Mike, Tom, Under the vinyl I would add a plastic push fastener that has teeth on the shaft at that point. Seems that some of the door panels that may have gotten wet then over time warp a bit, protruding outward from the door. The screw was added there asa quick fix with a small backing plate across the fiberglass dorr cut out which acts as an anchor point and the chrome dress screw draws the panel down. ~Alan

Thanks for the tip, should I end up with a warped set, and the explanation should I end up luckily enough to be shipped a perfect set and want to keep them from warping in the future.

I'll have to mention to Vintage when ordering, to please check to be sure that the pair that they send aren't warped.

T

I'm not saying that they all would go wavy, for all I know, mine may have been in monsoon. An ounce of prevention would be to add the anchor point across the fiberglass door cut out and go ahead and do it it the initial install. ~Alan

Epilog:
First German winning bidder bs'd via eight plus emails for two weeks and never sent the funds. Runner up bidder also from Germany, called me the day the auction ended to say that if the deal tanked he would buy the speedster.
I called him yesterday,the funds were wired and it's "in my pockets today".... Always nice to deal with principal individules. ~Alan

That's GREAT Alan. Glad to hear it!
Troy

As discussed, if you run out of germans, call me.

Alan,

If you ever need help getting anything out of country let me know. I have a friend that imports/exports fine automobiles through the Port of Baltimore. Ill put you in touch.

...excluding children to be sold as servants and illegal narcotics, of course.

Hi Alan,
Since you are the KING of selling speedsters :) I have had alot of questions on shipping my car, any idea on what companies do this?

Thanks!

pm sent

Tnx Paul.....