Beautiful 1958 356 Vintage Speedster For Sale @ $17995

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Former Member

I am retiring this year and Brenda says some toys have to go so I am regretfully offering our well-maintained Vintage Speedster for sale, listed on eBay with a $17995 Buy It Now Price. Beautiful burgundy exterior with tan interior. 10,100 +/- miles. Recently serviced and inspected by Der Wagon Shop in Orangevale, CA. Most service records. No deferred maintenance, mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic issues; car is very clean inside and out, fully sorted, and ready to drive whenever and wherever you want. Options include MILD 1776 ENGINE WITH CUSTOM DUAL EXTRACTOR EXHAUST, DUAL SOLEX CARBURETORS, 3 1/2 QUART SUMP, and PERTRONIX IGNITION; FRONT DISC BRAKES; LIKE NEW HARTZ STAFAST TOP, HALF, and FULL TONNEAUS; FRONT SWAY BAR and REAR CAMBER COMPENSATOR; FULLY CARPETED TRUNK; REPRO SQUARE WEAVE CARPET; SISAL MATS; NO STEREO, MP3, etc...music comes from engine!! You are welcome to drive/inspect car by appointment in Folsom-El Dorado Hills-Cameron Park, CA, area and can contact me at 530 672 9286 (evenings); see eBay for pictures that accurately depict car's condition, or e-mail me at wheat21@comcast.net. Regards, Bob Wheatley

7/30/1110:43 PM

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7/30/1111:06 PM

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SHRSpeedster, Simon

thought I'd help you out here.. we are a visual bunch on this site, everyone likes to see pictures.. good luck with your sale.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-356-Speedster-Beautiful-well-maintained-1958-Vintage-356-Speedster-/270791258529?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item3f0c6ab1a1

7/31/1112:20 AM

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barncobob

if anyone is seriously interested i can go see the car as its right down the hill from me.

7/31/117:04 AM

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Alan MerklinDrclock - Elkins, West Virginia Supporting Member

Congrats on your pending retirement ...
An overall good value ....someone ( KW???) will grab this well sorted speedster right quick. ~Alan

7/31/112:46 PM

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Former Member

Thanks, guys, for kind words...and especially Simon for inputting eBay info in order to view pictures; to say I'm "computer challenged" is one huge understatement. In fact, that's one of the reasons I like the Speedster so much...no computers on it!! Bob, you've actually seen the car at the Bug A Rama two summers ago and I would be more than happy to let you drive/inspect it for any interested buyer. Regards, Bob W.

7/31/114:01 PM

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Former Member

I dunno... Good luck & all but...

This here looks like you took a little editorial license:

"...If you are looking for a Speedster replica beware of ones with the 1915 engine (thin cylinder walls)...""

The 1915 is one of the most popular engines on this site with many proponents. To date I have yet to hear that a 1915 is problematic in any way.

7/31/114:32 PM

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Former Member

Thanks, Mike...I agree the 1915 engine is VERY popular but the size can be reached in different ways, e.g., boring and/or stroking. My information is that if you use standard crank and decide to bore you are at the minimum recommended thickness. Don't forget it gets HOT here in the summer and fall in the foothills...hence the larger sump on my car...better safe than sorry?! Regards. Bob

8/1/1110:44 AM

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Gremlinx

That's a sweetheart of a car, just out of my piggy bank range!

8/2/119:51 AM

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Former Member

Hi, KW...Thanks for note and compliment. Believe me I understand piggy banks, particularly with retirement looming!!! Regards. Bob

8/5/111:37 PM

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Former Member

Well, guys...three and one-half days left, eBay reserve met and passed, so unless someone buys direct in the meantime the Speedster will be going to a new home shortly...I will miss it but (presently appears) to be going to a Porschephile, e.g., a GOOD home.

8/6/111:48 PM

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Alan MerklinDrclock - Elkins, West Virginia Supporting Member

Bob, I have a lot or experience selling csrs overseas, if this should be the case, only accept a full 100% wire transfer. If will cost you $35 to receive same into your account but $35 is cheap insurance. ~Alan

8/7/117:56 PM

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Former Member

Hi, Alan...Thanks for heads up!! I couldn't agree more and have already made that clear to a fellow from Germany and another from Italy. Although both had 100% eBay ratings neither has yet bid on the car and they may be waiting...as often seems to be the case...until the last minute. Which makes sense; why bid until the last possible second just to drive up the price for someone else? It's kind of like racing...it doesn't make any difference where you were with 10 feet to the flag if you don't cross the finish line first. Best regards, Bob

8/8/116:01 PM

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Former Member

Hi, all...Well, a really fun chapter in my life closed tonight when I loaded the Speedster on to a really nice covered transporter bound for Tennessee. The eBay sale got real spirited in the last several minutes and the car sold for several hundred dollars over my Buy It Now price. Best wishes to all of you who corresponded with me the past couple of weeks. Bob Wheatley

8/15/119:02 PM

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