356 Replica Manufacturers?

Intermeccanica has stopped making cars and Specialty Auto should be avoided at all costs.  Many would suggest avoiding JPS too.

You would be well served by Vintage Motorcars or Beck.

Where are you located?

Welcome to the madness, a lot of good info and people here. As a group, we usually suggest buying a low mile used Speedster and drive for a while and making your list of wants and need before purchasing new... "Your mileage may vary "

Special Edition:  ( Carey Hines) Superb product and customer support

Vintage Motor Cars: (Greg Leach)  Superb product and customer support

IM: No longer in business but if you can find a used one that's a plus

JPS: Has improved with overall quality but per the may comments herein it's,                       a Jekyll Hyde syndrome.

SAS: Must rear comments herein and do research so that you do not become one of dozens of people that are out funds.

Good 2 year wait on new builds at all vendors (probably near to 3 now).  Even some old CMC's (Classic Motor Carriages) had windup windows,

I’m in Texas, recently retired pilot USAF…and American Airlines. I’ve owned a couple 911’s and the first year model Boxster and love, love all Porsche. I’ve always been fascinated by all 356’s but just don’t think I could justify or swing an original…if I was, I’d try for a 2019 Speedster….looking at some of the replica’s have kindled my possibility enzymes and will still let my dream of someday swinging a 2019 beauty. I just don’t want to regret having chosen poorly and I know you folks would know…I’m not trying to knock anyone or anything…But I’ve been pretty stoked with the possibility…First replica I’ve considered, but given the year. If it’s done correctly, I think it could be a worthwhile purchase?

@cschastain2@verizon.net If you can get me to AAdvantage Executive Platinum status, I'm sure I can find you the right car!
-=theron

Keep in mind that both used speedsters continually to appreciate yearly... a good financial investment .

Where are you in Texas?  I'm in the DFW area and have a 2020 Special Edition Subaru powered speedster with the newly designed chassis and upgraded handling.  I would be happy to show it off.  It definitely helps to see the different models in person. 

@Stuman posted:

Where are you in Texas?  I'm in the DFW area and have a 2020 Special Edition Subaru powered speedster with the newly designed chassis and upgraded handling.  I would be happy to show it off.  It definitely helps to see the different models in person.

Profile shows he's in Fort Worth, TX.

@Theron posted:

@cschastain2@verizon.net If you can get me to AAdvantage Executive Platinum status, I'm sure I can find you the right car!
-=theron

Now that's funny!  Good one Theron.

If you want roll up windows and want to buy new you have very limited options.  You can buy a Vintage Motorcar 356 pre-A Coupe.  It is a pan car but is extremely nice if you can live with a coupe.  Or you can buy a Beck (special edition) 356 C Coupe.  You could look for a used Intermeccanica Speedster or Conv D.  There is a Used IM Conv D for sale on this site.  It might be a Canada only car.

But if you want a speedster with roll up (power up) windows you will have to look for a used IM.

Or you could do what I'm doing.  Have Beck build you a Conv D.  Unfortunately the mechanism for the soft top is not available.  I am buiding one with a removable hard top, soft top delete.

Beck waiting list is up to 3 years.  I think Vintage Motorcar is about 2 years. I'm at 15 months and counting.  I was told 2.5 years.  So I'm half way there.

Thanks

i really appreciate any information I can get on the subject

@Troy Sloan posted:

Now that's funny!  Good one Theron.

I could darn sure buy you some drinks and get you up in First Class…Possibly fly over your house or do an aileron rolls?

@Stuman posted:

Where are you in Texas?  I'm in the DFW area and have a 2020 Special Edition Subaru powered speedster with the newly designed chassis and upgraded handling.  I would be happy to show it off.  It definitely helps to see the different models in person.

Yes I’m in Fort Worth

i really appreciate y’all’s help/knowledge on the subject

@Stuman posted:

Where are you in Texas?  I'm in the DFW area and have a 2020 Special Edition Subaru powered speedster with the newly designed chassis and upgraded handling.  I would be happy to show it off.  It definitely helps to see the different models in person.

Thanks! I’d love to buy you lunch and see it! Absolutely…I’ll drive to you…I’m in North Fort Worth

Anytime, I sent you a PM

@WOLFGANG posted:

Good 2 year wait on new builds at all vendors (probably near to 3 now).  Even some old CMC's (Classic Motor Carriages) had windup windows,

I guess CMC is out of business

Thank you though

Thank you all for helping me!

i appreciate any additional info I can get

Yes, CMC is out of business - can't really pinpoint the year - CMC in 1994 but followed by Auto Resolution/Restitution (?) and the Street Beasts finally in 2010. They were largest manufacturer and there are many out there.  One often still shows up in original shipping crate.  The wind-up window model was $895 more but was not available as a separate hit.  I'm guessing maybe 1 in 100 had the option - but purely a guess.

Speedsters.com - Directory of 356 Speedster replica suppliers

@550 Phil posted:

I was told 2.5 years.  So I'm half way there.

Oh, oh, living on a prayer. Take my hand we’ll make it I swear.

@cschastain2@verizon.net posted:

Yes I’m in Fort Worth

i really appreciate y’all’s help/knowledge on the subject

My number is (817) 821-9492 Curtis

I’d still love to come see your car in DFW, if you get a chance sir? Lunch included on me