Another IM...Wants $135K or Trade for a Lambo

Wow! $135K for a 1992 IM 4-banger with quadruple huge Dellorto's.

If you're showing your car and asking for that kind of money, at least make a little effort to detail the motor. I guess the owner figured that A/C would help keep him cool while racing in the classic LeMans!

Will trade ONLY for European Lamborghini? 

But Jim, it has "4 huge Dellorto carbs"! Go ahead and find the missing two.

Caveat emptor Speedster shoppers.

Is it me or has he gone out of his way to make it look like a 911. 

No, that would be vulgar.

We are SO lucky up here in Canada, because we can buy this car for only $30,000.

http://vancouver.craigslist.ca.../cto/4770560191.html

I had no idea that the exchange rate had gone nuts!

OP wrote: "...original 356 are too heavy in the back causing understeer... just like the early 911... i know i had one and got rid of it didn't wanna end up like James Dean...)

I guess he doesn't know JD was driving a 550 when he was killed. 

A replica is a repliuca is a replica.  Maybe there is a lottery ticket worth $120K in one of those overstuffed door pockets.

Oh boy, just imagine a police stop, and the officer discovers that false radio front, how fast can you say "Dispatch I need a dog here right away"

Then it takes you three days to put everything back in place.

It is finely crafted features like that quality false radio front that separates this Speedster from all of the other "VULGAR VW Pan based Speedsters".  That's why this car commands such a high price.

Previous post reminded me of a recent experience.  I made a 2-day trip to Australia to buy some outboard engine parts, which I needed quickly to prepare an out-of-service boat for an upcoming dive charter.

When I went through AU customs, I was politely escorted to an empty booth, where the customs official swabbed my backpack.  He then informed me it tested positive for cocaine.  I was so shocked I was speechless.  He then had another official with another "wand" swab it again.  Same result.  They searched the backpack and me thoroughly.

Then lots of questions started: what is the purpose of your visit?  Why are you traveling alone?  Why is your trip so short?  Did you pack your own bag?  I showed them an invoice for the parts I was buying in AU, which lowered the tension level. 

After answering all their questions, they relaxed.  They told me that, since the compartment in my backpack that tested positive is the one in which I routinely carry money, the contamination was likely from tainted currency.  They advised me to get rid of the backpack, which I did at first chance.  I would imagine that the computer kicked out my name, since my traveling profile suggested a drug mule.  Slightly daunting, but, to their credit, they were polite and decent throughout.  The whole thing only lasted less than 10 minutes, but seemed much longer.  

This thread seems destined for drift, so this will fit right in. 

Don't get me wrong. I love my Speedster. But it was hard for me to justify spending what I did for a (non-vulgar Beck) plastic Porsche. I know I am cheap, but to me it would be completely insane to spend north of $100k on even the best replica. Particularly when there are so many choice options for less.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/go/car-culture/the-13-best-cars-under-100000-dollars

I know: there was a sucker born every minute... but $135k. Jeesh

Maybe he would trade for this: 

http://jalopnik.com/5640458/fo...ides-its-fiero-shame

I would love to meet one of these people. Between this guy and the $130k D guy, I cannot for the life of me imagine what goes through their pea brains. Most of us have had inflated opinions of our own cars values at times only to be quickly brought to earth by the lack of offer. Is this a case of pure stupidity or insanity? 

Here's another guy with grand expectations:

Replica - Dig the blue luster of the photo.  Must hide the paint flaws.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lambor...mp;pt=US_Cars_Trucks

Real One:

http://www.hemmings.com/classi...allardo/1697443.html

It IS comforting, though, that he's concerned about scammers.

SHAME ON ALL OF YOU!!!

THE CAR ATTACHED TO THE LINK ABOVE IS AN ARTISTIC EXPRESSION OF ONE MANS IDEA OF, OLD VERSES NEW..  IT HAS THE 911 LOOK WITH THE BADGING OF A 356...  NOW HOW CAN YOU ATTACK A MAN WHOM CLEARLY HAS A MINDLESS CONCEPT OF WHAT SHOULD BE, BUT SHOULDN'T....   IT!!   IS !!!  ART!!!!  (or not)   

HE IS THE SALVADOR DALI OF THE REPLICA WORLD!!!   

ps..  DID TERRY KNUCKLES SEE THIS CAR YET?  LOL LOL

tebs 

Idiots Delight

I got yer "Vulgar and tawdry" right here.   I did like the trap door radio though.

Salvador Dali was once asked if he took drugs. His reply..."I don't take drugs, I am drugs."

Ha, he's updated his Vancouver Craig's List ad.  Now shows 135K.