Hi guys, I would like first to thank you all for the great education I am getting by reading this forum. I have been reading for a few weeks now since I am on the market for a Speedster Replica.
In a search results this add caught my attention wit a feeling of "too good to be true"
http://cars.trovit.com/index.p...ection_type.1/pop.1/
However, since my motto is "no regrets" I did respond to the add to an email only contact. A week went by: no answer. So I thought, either it's already sold or it's a scam...then the add was re-posted on April 3rd! I did email again and on April 10th I got an email back confirming the car was still for sale! Great!
Here are pictures from the add, isn't she lovely?



And here is the description
A rare opportunity to purchase a much loved 1957 Vintage Porsche 356 Speedster Replica. This vehicle is an exact
replica and has been confused on numerous occasions, including enthusiasts shows for the real thing and is
indistinguishable in every way.
This speedster has the upgraded 1915cc engine with dual Weber carbs (most out there today only have the basic
1600cc engine). This also has the additional tonneau cover, authentic badges etc.
We also installed the optional front disc brakes. This car has been cared for lovingly and is in mint condition
with very low mileage. This is your opportunity to purchase a once in a lifetime work of motoring art that drives
better than the original and has a fraction of the ownership cost, and price of the real thing.
If you wish to own a classic car then this is the one to have, made famous by celebrities and race enthusiasts the
world over, this car was originally owned by a well known authentic motoring garage here in California and was
continually mistaken for the $300,0000 real thing. Every attention to detail has been incorporated to make this
exact, right down to the original Nardi steering wheel, badges, gear lever, lights and grilles. This car even comes
with a personalized yellow and black tag plate. Finished in original Porsche Blue with cream leather and blue
piping, with blue carpet and matching blue hood.
Sadly need stop go to make room for kids toys in the garage and will be a sorely missed member of the family that
has given many hours of enjoyment! First to see will most definitely buy!
Supplee Road, 93531
AND ALL THAT FOR $15600!
You have surely all noticed that the photo was taken without showing the license plate...
So I did request additional photos and here they are...





And this came with the photos...
Hello,
Due to the high volume of internet scams, i will send the car to your home address COD ( CASH ON DELIVERY ).
The reason I selling the car at this price is because i have to pay a lot of money for registration here in Portugal.
The car is here in my garage in Portugal.
I can send the car to your home, transport will take approximately 19 days.
As soon you receive my car you will be able to transfer your name in the title to your local DMV.
I give you the chance to receive the car at your home address BEFORE i receive my money for it.
PLEASE SEND ME YOUR PHONE NUMBER SO WE CAN TALK ALL DETAILS.
Thanks
So I did provide my phone # and then I received this one...
Hi Claude,
I tried to call you at ............a few times but no answer.
Please call me : (786) 220-4994
Car details :
1957 Porsche 356
15,600 usd included shipping taxes
3700 miles on it
Clean California title
I am ready to ship the car to your location.
I will ship it with all necessary documents in order ( Clean title, all bills, contract of sale, insurance... ).
I will put your name in the title and i will sign the back page of the title before delivery.
All documents will be notarized before delivery.
As soon you receive the car, you will be able to go to your local DMV for the title transfer !
You don't have to pay any import taxes, because the car is still registered in United States.
All you have to pay are the DMV fees for the title transfer.
I love it, i hate to sell it, but the only reason i decide to sell it is because the people from my country change the law this year, and they put a very big tax for imported vehicles, and i have to pay around 18000 usd to register this car here in Portugal.
Please let me know a good time when i can call you.
I can make the delivery next week, it will take three weeks.
I will receive my money for the car after you receive it, and after 48 hours inspection period ends.
Thank you
(786) 220-4994
Richard Bastos
Then I did provide my home adress for the shiping of the car and he considered the car sold!
Great! no money up front, MAYBE IT'S NOT A SCAM...
Then I received this one...
Hi Claude,
I sent you a copy of the contract of sale, a copy of the receipt and few pics with me and with my daughter.
I sent the car in this morning.
I sent it with all papers in order so you can be able to make the title transfer.
The name of the transport company i used to send you the car it's SIMPSONS. It's a big and a good company.
In two weeks the car should be in Port Everglades Florida United States. From there in few days you will receive the car at your address.
I make the bill of sale that includes all the pertinent information about my vehicle and its sale price.
For the title transfer, i complete the requested information on the certificate of title.
I have completed the gray sections of the application certificate of title. You will take it to your local county tax assessor-collectors office to transfer the title to your name. You have up to a month to do this.
Please make the title transfer in maximum 30 days.
After you transfer your name in the title send me an e-mail and confirm that, because i want to be sure you transferred the title on your name.
If you don't make the title transfer in 30 days, i have to respond for any parking tickets or other citations you receive.
So i believe and trust you will make the title transfer in maximum 30 days and in this case we can avoid any problems.
You have to send a deposit of 3120 usd 20%, and the rest of 12480 usd you will pay after you receive the car and after 48 hours inspection period ends.
The 3120 usd 20% is a good faith deposit, and must be send to the transport company bank account before they start the delivery process. I will receive my money from the transport company AFTER you receive, test and inspect the car and close all the papers with the transport company.
Thank you,
I will give you a call today.
Or call me as soon you get my e-mail 786-220-4994
Ah, finally I am asked to send money but not by the seller himself but by the shipping company! I have never heard of a shipping company asking the receiving hand to send a "good faith deposit" on behalf of its customer. They get paid to ship the goods and that's it! and with the contract, this receipt...

An he went to the extent of sending pictures of himself in some kind of uniform, I guess to look credible + picture of him and daughter in Portugal with Portuguese flag at back of boat



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This is called I believe "going all out"!!!
So I sent him an email telling him that for internet scam concerns, he can ship me the car and then I will pay him since I showed my good faith by stating I was ready to fly to Sacramento...
A little lengthy, I agree, but difficult to cut it short!
And I am still looking for a Speedster on a low budget!
Sincerely,
Claude