For Sale 2013 Liquid Cooled Subaru 1959 Roadster Intermeccanica

http://flic.kr/s/aHsjCWHLkq   This is the link to the build pics while it was at Intermeccanica.  Cut and paste into your browser if the link does not click.

Chris- What size tires are on the back?

Chris

Does car have "tall person" setup?  A 6'3" friend of mine may be interested.

No specific Tall Person set up.  I am 6 feet tall and I sit on a 2 inch thick "a$$" cushion for my back issue and I have no problem with the height.  I had a 1995 911 convertible and ironically this car has a lot more room than that one.  Also, the fact that it is a Roadster D gives it a very high roof line  versus the speedster set up which is lower profile.

 

Tires are: Front 185/65 HR-15  Back: 205/60 HR-15

Here are some pics with me in the car... This is for reference with respect to roominess and height for the 6' 3" guy.

Chris, you have a beautiful car.  Good luck with the sale.

Have you thought about selling it through Henry?

I am speaking with Henry about this now.  Thanks

He doesn't charge anything.  It is a service for IM owners.

He doesn't?  At one time IM owners could consign their rides through Henry. 

Henry took the cars in and charged a small percentage when the car sold.  That's how I bought mine, way back in 2000.

I am talking about advertising only.  He does not take the car in.  He places an add on the IM site with the owners contact info.  This is how I bought my car.  But he is always happy to talk with you about the history of the car.  He charges nothing for this.  I wish he would have taken my car in.  I'm sure Henry would have made sure the car was sorted for the new buyer.  This was not the case with my car.  I'm glad I got a good deal on my car since I have spent quite a bit to get it right.

Chris,so sorry that you have to sell the car. Having driven one of those I know what it is. I am prepared to trade : 2004 Tundra (very comfortable, and lots of records), 2003 Camry(also very comfortable), 2009 MX5, low mileage,( 30,000 miles,not comfortable but fun) 1955 VS replica, (new engine), a car trailer, and a Carolina Skiff / motor and trailer, (that ain't mine but she'll go for it).

 

Seriously, I wish you the best on your sale, and we know how hard it is to let one of these things go. I wish I could do it.   (but the offer stands)

I imagine bringing a US car back into Canada, so it can be sold to a US customer, would be a big hassle, since the car can not be sold and registered in Canada, unless it's 15+ years old.

Now that I think about it, the only used cars I've seen for sale at Henry's have been Canadian registered IMs.

This is a very nicely sorted IM, especially with the Subie engine. 

 

 

 

Wow - what a great car!

Thanks for the compliments! I plan to put the car on eBay next week when i get back from my sons baseball tourney out of state....I also want to get some better pics... I am going to see if there are any enthusiasts that appreciate these cars like we soc guys do that happen to be crawling eBay... It will be a tough goodbye. I had a local gentleman come view and drive the car yesterday and I watched him leave and return in it and I have to say I never see someone else driving it.. It looked so nice driving down the road! I love the look of these  little tubs!!!!! If anyone is interested in the car please dialogue me....thanks 

Whoaa nice car. Good luck with the sale.

 

And looks like you and friends etc have had a great time in the car.

Chris, I am interested in your car. Can we talk on the phone? 2539518000, I visited IM last week, looking for a newer Convertible D. regards Mike

Hi Mike,

I will call you tomorrow. Thank you!

Chris Schofield

> On May 26, 2014, at 6:07 PM, "SpeedsterOwners.com" wrote:
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Is the top like this on all IMs or is it just this one?  It appears to be higher than the headrest and might even block the drivers view to the right rear.

We all like IMs, but the way this looks to me would rule it out if I was in the market.  With the high quality work that Henry does on his cars, it would seem to me he could easily do something about it.

This is the boot which covers the top.  Obviously its a Type D you the top always sits up high.  Does not block view.  This boot may be a little loose on this car.  Maybe not properly installed.  I like how the top drops into the rear seat area in the Speedsters.  Not the case with the Type D.

Troy,

 

This car looks how its designed to look.  Period Correct.  You should come see the car or any IM if you want to see Henry's work.  The pic you selected is a camera angle issue I believe, not an issue with the top.  There is no better replica on the market.  Mine is a Roadster D, not a speedster. 

For the vast majority of owners, not enamored with hauling around a tool kit and a bunch of spares, living in fear of rain, and living with chronic back pain at the end of a 500 mi trip, this car represents the ultimate solution.

 

There are a lot of guys who want a coupe after contending with a leaky speedster or two-- but coupe-like tightness with the ability to put the lid down seems like a much better solution for what these cars are all about. everybody likes how speedster seats look-- but I've sat in Intermeccanica roadster seats, and there is nothing like them anywhere. Everybody likes the mechanical rawness of an air-cooled engine-- but the reliability of a modern EFI engine cannot be overstated.

 

Good color combo, a fair price, and no waiting make this a really good deal for somebody.

I see what you're doing here, Stan. Your clever wisdom cannot be disguised.

Ah, so, grasshopper.  But the All Wise One is so wise on this one.

 

Thank you Stan. I have had some interest locally. I actually took a deposit on the car a little over a week ago, but the gentleman who was interested had to rescind due to some Personal issues so I returned his check and wished him well. I am going to have my buddy put the car n a number of sites this week to see what happens.  I drove the car for about 3 hours  the other night and I have to tell you, it is a  true joy to drive. That was until my left let went numb due to my herniated disc issue.  I feel like I could have driven to CalifornIa in the car! It is such a solid feel and so dependable.  There is nothing like cruising in the hot 

Weather at night. Even my wife didn't want the night to end. 

I had nights like that........30 years ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wD7LNDLKfWY&feature=kp