Childhood dream is back! New guy from Germany

Welcome to the Madness!

Welcome to the Madness!

What he said; welcome!!!

Look forward to seeing photos of your Speedie with the Bavarian Alps as a back drop.  Southern Germany is gorgeous.

Welcome to the madness Lars!  What can you tell us about restrictions on importing these cars into Germany?  It's been discussed a few times here, but it still isn't clear.  What is required to import and register one of these cars into Germany.

Way to go Lars, I too had the childhood dream. This car used to be parked on my childhood street address. Recently I was able to track down some history on the car.

Hello Everybody - many thanks for the warm welcome! I will keep you posted once the JPS is going into build.

 

@Troy - as you can think I checked many things regarding regulations, the biggest problem - there is no clear rule. Many things are not black or white by law. But I have planned to put my "lessons learned" down and make them available for followers. So - might be in half a year from now or even later but I will do that.

 

@Rich - I will make sure to read about your story - this sounds very very interesting and kind the story which makes us going!

 

I visited these guys while staying at my mother-in-law's this summer near Köln.  http://car-special.de/angebot/

They sell Beck Speedsters, Cobra replicas, etc.  They might be able to help.

Can't wait to see your car...Welcome!!!

Lars - 'Welcome to the Madness' of Speedster replica ownership! If you can take comments on this site with a grain-of-salt (not sure of equivalent German phrase), you will find it most informative and definitely very entertaining! 

 

Looking forward to seeing pics of you and your JPS Speedster! 

I understand your desire to have one of these...and why you chose JPS... because I did !!!  Just one caution..my build started April 15....waiting is annoying...

 

I can appreciate all the joy of driving those great roads as I spent a year or so doing that in a VW back in the mid 60s... 

 

Looking forward to sharing experiences with you.. the internet has changed everything !!! 

Welcome, I too am a newbie and just got mine on Saturday.

Wie gehts Lars

 

Congratulations on your selection. You already have the most fantastic roads and soon the perfect car to match

 

Tchuss

Tom, I checked the suggested web site.   $ 43,000 Euro for a replica Speedster.

Last I checked 1 USD=.75 EURO.  Maybe we found a new buyers market.

 

Lars, I'm planning a trip to Jockgrim, are you anywhere close?

Many thanks for the warm welcome: Tom, Alb, Wolfgang, Rich, Tub4Stu, DoubR, Terry

 

@Tom: Thanks for the Link - those guys are kind of far away from me. There are some dealers around Germany where you can find cars between 30 and 35.000€, ready to drive and fullfilling all registering demands.

 

@MusbJim: Thanks - I will make sure to send picture once the production has started

 

@bart: many thanks - but form what I understand you are having a Coupe in build?

 

@mtflyr: cool - wished I already have mine - enjoy it and have safe trips!

 

 

 

Hi Terry - this is kind of 2hours away - have you planned to make some trips?

 

Thanks Tom - I understood and that indeed might be very helfpul in a certain time. - Much appreciate!!!

Guten tag Lars!
The gentlemen at JPS are great, and the cars they build are exquisite!! I took delivery of my new JPS Speedster on friday..... 200 miles later, and I am having pains in my cheeks from excessive smiling!

Don't be shy about the details of your build. They are very patient through this process and really care about how you want the car to be.

I'm in the process of fine tuning and i just dropped my car at their garage today. I am sure I will see your car progress. 

What engine did you get? 

Good luck!!
The wait is the hardest part........

Hi Yerminater,

 

many thanks for your answer - you have PM!

 

Thanks, Lars

Right Lars, I am having a Coupe built and Koupes are Kool.....but the Speedsters are probably more fun in the sun and topless is always more fun...

 

I just have a preference for Porsche Coupes going back to the 60's. 

 

I live in the Pacific Northwest and we have about 6 months of Roadster weather and the Coupes can be driven all year. 

 

We will see how this turns out and maybe there will be a Speedster in my future.

Cool Bart! I love those Coupe's, too. Our weather is comparable! Driving a 991 Coupe already so the 356 will be my sunshine for the sunshine weather! But.... if everything runs smooth I'm sure, one day a Koupe will follow, too! Hey... you have a picture build thread of your baby? Cheers, Lars

I have a Base Cayman and a C2 993 Coupe, but I expect this will be a different experience.

 

As for any pictures of the build... I have nothing ...zip...nada...I have repeatedly asked for A picture and I get nothing.

 

That is annoying but not concerning. 

 

I have talked to John on several occasions and exchanged a few emails and made the three scheduled payments (there are four) but that is it. 

 

I think this could have gone better but it is what it is and I expect it will all turn out fine.  

Sounds good Bart! So you have your convertible from Zuffenhausen, too! You are also a Porsche fan, make sure to come one day to Germany and see the home of it. Let me know, I will guide you around!!!

 

When will your car be released? Why are the Coupe's taking so much longer?

 

Lars

The wait is the worst.  I did my car build as a "winter build" @ Special Edition for a bit of a discount.  I ordered it in August and took delivery the following March.  I thought I was going to lose my mind.  S.E. is only 3.5 hours away from me, so I winter Natalie there and take the train home for $30 which brings me 15 minutes from home. I go through a little of the same withdrawal each winter.  However, I keep finding upgrades to do which makes the waiting a little sweeter and makes each season feel like I'm getting a new car. 

 

Carey is REALLY good about sending photos and email correspondence.  I know that this hurts  operational efficiency, but it is greatly appreciated.  This is one of the many reasons that us Beck owners would go nowhere else for their cars.

I don't have a convertible Porsche, they are both coupes...I do have a Superformance 427SC Cobra to get wind and sunburns in and for "come to jesus" moments.

 

I have been to Germany, was over there in the 60's to watch the F1 and the Cobra's compete in sports car races...beautiful...all of it but especially the mountains. 

 

I hope my JPS will be done this month or next...one reason it has taken this long is that the paint shop moved and held it up for 3 weeks.

 

If I ever have another car built, I will do as Tom Blankinship did, and have a winter build...I did that with the Cobra but the JPS order was impulsive. 

 

@bart what color is your coupe over at the garage?

@bart what color is your coupe over at the garage?

Silver base model with a red interior..it apparently has been painted..

@bart
I saw it yesterday. Looks good :-)

Thank you , anything you can tell me about it would be greatly appreciated.

Can you tell where they are at ?  Is the interior done...the motor installed ... really anything would be like manna..thanks again...bart

@bart and @lars check your PM boxes :-)

Thanks Yerminater! You got PM, too!

 

 

.... this forum rocks! 

 

I'm also waiting for a JPS coupe to be completed

Dave Bash    Indpls

@bash. No way!!! .... what color?

Happy to hear that you are getting your coupe Dave. Just got back from a nice evening ride with my wife in the beck speedster I bought from you. i am loving that car!

Doug Miller

Yerm   Bali blue with cork interior and Subi motor-- Carrera style   Met with John in May

 

Doug   I'm happy you like it; bet it looks sharp at the Casa