For Sale: Thunder Ranch Speedster

Sorry to hear this, Paul. You finally got it the way you wanted it. Someone will get a nice car.

The economy strikes again. I really really really hate to do this, really. But my financial situation forces my hand.

For Sale: Turn Key Built 2008 Thunder Ranch 356 Replica Speedster
Porsche Metallic Silver w/ Red Leather Interior-Bee Hive Tail Lights

2x4 steel tube frame
1915CC Engine-SCAT components w/ Dual Dellorto 40's
Full Flow oil filter
Dog House Cooler
Extended deep oil sump
3:88 transmission
IRS Rear Suspension (donor from 1969 VW-VIN stamp easily accessible)
Adjustable front Beam
Front Disc Breaks, Rear Drum
"Wide 5" 205 mm bolt pattern
Tries 195f and 205r X 65R15
Aluminum Drumskins
Halogen HF Lamps
Original Alloy Body side Molding
Competition Seat Belts
Aluminum Dash/door Molding
Edelman Leather interior - Still have 1/2 hide leftover
German Wool Square Weave Carpet
Nardi Steering Wheel
Cell Phone Receptacle
Full Tonneau Cover
All Porsche badging minus Dash script
80 mil sound dampening installed (amazing difference)

After 8 months this car is finally very well sorted. I am happy to say it is finally water tight at the chassis. Many parts replaced since delivered.

Coolest car I will ever own. Really hate to see it go. W/ Options 38K from Thunder Ranch. Asking 34,000. Well sorted car ready to drive anywhere. This kills me.

Call 410.292.0511 w/ questions

Will post pictures this evening.
paul

Paul - I've been in that financial situation so I can relate with you on how tough it is and an absolute bummer to sell the Speedster!! You do what you have to do, but I hope everything works out. Glad I had a chance to meet you at Carlisle. If you're ever on the West Coast again (SoCal) you have to give me a holler so we can hook-up.

The Architect sitting next to me is angry with me. She feels I have come too far, to much blood, sweat and tears to not get to spend an entire summer with the speedster. I think it has much to do with her getting rides to/from the office in it.
Jim, I will Definatley take you up on your offer. Had a great time meeting everyone at Carlisle. The reason I left a day early... I wanted to get out on the road and drive this speedster. Couldnt bare to stand there and watch it sit.

Paul - I tried to send a PM to the e-mail on your SOC profile but it bounced. Contact me at musbjimATcox.com at your earliest convenience.

Peace - Out!

Are you sure?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhHCyIwGCXE

Paul, sorry sorry to hear of this. Though we did talk of the possibility at Carlisle, remember...there will be more cars!

Marty---what a wonderful you tube flick of the PCH in a Speedster!!

How I miss living out there. I drove a grea 260Z , Mulholland to the PCH and to 96th sterrt near LAX. I was National Sales Manager for Neutrogena then. A lovely life, everything about it. We get out there occasionally now and we'll drive that stretch during Morrow Bay next spring. Oh Yeah!---Jack

Jack,

Thats Paul in his thunder ranch from last year. He is the one who is selling.

Marty

Paul -

Tried to send you a PM via the e-mail on your SOC profile but it bounced back undeliverable. Contact me at musbjimATcox.net.

Peace - Out!

This car will be at the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix next weekend if anyone is interested in taking a look/test driving it.

All reasonable offers considered.

Paul 410 292 0511

I will consider unreasonbable offers...

I'll make you an unreasonable offer. Through the girl yhe sale...

Are you parking it in the German car area in Schenley Park? I've lived in Pittsburgh for 4 years, and this is the first time I'll be able to see the race. I'm pretty excited. I hope I can come check out your car. I don't think I've knowingly seen a Thunder Ranch up close. Good luck with the sale.

Adam,

This is my 6th consecutive year attending the Vintage Grand Prix. It is such a great weekend to be in the 'Burgh. Last year there was a 550 in the line up. Was dissapointed to see he was not pushing it around the track. Couple slow laps at the back of the field than he pulled off to stand next to the car in his racing kit. I guess thats so he can tell people he races his 550. I tried to speak with him, was less than friendly, maybe thats why I feel the need to call him out as a poser.

The Speedster will be in the German Cars section of the show on Saturday. Give me a call if I am not by the car (I wont be), would be great to say hello.

Paul

Adam,

Were you able to get to the Vintage Grand Prix this past weekend? Did you see the car?

Paul, that car looks so nice, I am sorry you have had some disappointments with it.

Will,

Thank you. The car is finally solid. Most of the frustration I encountered was trying to deal with the builder more so than the problems with the car. I handled the car issues... cant do a damn thing about the issues over at the shop.

Paul

Glad and sad to hear you finally got it sold Paul. Did you get what you were looking for with the sale price?
Remember, it's just a car. Your next speedster will be better because of the experience you had with this one. Mine is always available if you need a fix. That is if I ever get it back together. :(

Mickey,

"Finally Solid", not "Finally Sold". Still on the market. I have put 1500 miles on it in the past 3 weeks... mainly just running around on the weekends. I got alot of attention in it this weekend at Dewey Beach. Not sure if it was the speedster or the girl in the Bikini riding shotgun. fun stuff!

Paul

"...the girl in the Bikini riding shotgun."

Ok Vince, here's your chance.

Did someone say Bikini

Man, getting old with $hitty eyes sucks!

Oh well, I'd like to say bummer you didn't sell the car but it sounds like you're getting good use of it. I'm sure they were all looking at the car. ;)

Oh, and the next time you post about a chick in a bikini in your speedster and don't put up pics then spare us the story, it's just not the same. ;)

I hear you Mickey... I will not be so thoughtless next time.

More pics just in case anyone comes across this thread that is actually interested in the car.

Love the Bee Hives

Paul,
With the Cali Plates is it still registered in CA? Is it SB100?


Cheers, THOM

Trades?

Thom,

Yes, It is Registered in California as a 1969 VW Beetle. The Original VIN is clearly visible just forward of the rear bulkhead betweeen the seats. Thunder Ranch uses an IRS rear suspension (with VIN stamped on tunnel) and welds it up to their steel tube frame. I have pictures if youd like to see.

Paul

Would you consider a trade?


Cheers, THOM

I followed this car in Carlisle and it is a beaut! Good luck...

Thanks Bill!

I really miss my Speedster and thought the 550 would cover it, but NOPE.


Maybe the fact that my dad bought one new in 1957 as a 1958 model from Hoffman in NYC and picked it up at the docks and drove it home to MI!

Bill, Thanks for the comment. I have never seen this car from that perspective. Since the day I first slid behind the wheel I have said The one thing I hate about driving it is I dont get to see it going down the road.

Thom, the only reason I am selling this car is to get out from under the payment. Architects arent doing so good in this economy. That being said, my father has always been into the 550's. I am wondering what we may be able to work out. Who built your car? It has a great look. A wide 5 conversion would really set it off, just my opinion. I like the pegasus logo.

Beck stock number 853
SB100 smog exempt forever (hooray for that one!)
Silver with red leather interior and red carpets
2165 cc Type 1 engine built by CB Performance
Torsion front suspension
4 lug steel wheels
Front and rear disc brakes
electronic ignition
Pro street upgraded transmission
Nardi steering wheel
Chrome dash grab handle
Aluminum dash instrument insert
Driver side racing mirror
Leather rear hood straps
Head rest faring (driver side)
Front painted grill
Custom tonneau (in red also)
Mobil Pegasus emblems on side of car
Porsche scripts and emblems on front and rear
Lap belts
Spare tire
Wipers
Carb type Dual Weber 44 IDF
http://www.cbperformance.com/turnkeys.asp#2165

Upgrades

Fuel system
Holly red pump
Chrome pressure regulator
In line pressure guage
A/N style fuel filter
A/N fittings
Braided steel hose
Metal fuel line
Oil system
Oil vent box mounted to fan shroud
Vented valve covers
chrome alternater stand with crankcase vent
A/N fittings
Braided steel hose
Other
Spring loaded push rod tubes
Valve assembly studs replaced with stronger ones
Porsche script and emblem, front and back
Spares
Original mechanical fuel pump
Spare fan belt
Spare valve cover gaskets
Spare oil pan gasket
Spare (longer) parking brake lever
Clear beehive turn signals
Oil
Spare alternator stand

The car has orange lenses, but we have the clear honeycomb front lenses that I bought separately from Dario. Just need to be installed.


Wide 5's are on the list first if I keep it, about 2000.oo to do [ Per Larry Jowdy]


Cheers, THOM

Thom,

This is Paul's For Sale listing.

It seems a little rude to dump your lengthy for sale message into his for sale thread.

It would be nicer to start your own.

Yea ThommyBoy!!!!

I think Thom's post was in answer to Paul's questions about his Spyder, and the possibility of a three way trade deal of some sort.

MICHAEL:
"Thom,
This is Paul's For Sale listing.
It seems a little rude to dump your lengthy for sale message into his for sale thread.
It would be nicer to start your own. "




1st: THIS SELLER asked for specs read his reply above your post.
- " Who built your car? It has a great look..."

2nd car is not for sale I am considering trading him and his dad.

3rd Your reply shows Michigan has changed ALOT since I grew up there! ;o{

Paul,
"Bill, Thanks for the comment. I have never seen this car from that perspective. Since the day I first slid behind the wheel I have said The one thing I hate about driving it is I dont get to see it going down the road. "

I agree!


The worst way to see your Speedster is on the truck leaving though!


Cheers THOM

Thom,

I apologize to you.

I took a look at the thread again and see that I misunderstood what was happening.

Whenever I look at this thread what I am mostly thinking about is the plight of a fellow architect these days. I have just about given up calling myself one.

I hate to see Paul being forced to give up a car he worked so hard to get the way he wanted it. I went through a similar experience with my Ferrari 308 replica. I had to watch it leave on a truck.

How was the Michigan you remember?

Michael,
Accepted, Thank you very much!
Thom.

Back to Car: Is TR the only fabricator with the more realistic back seat area? I know Rustytubs has a fiberglass molded off of a real one you can add to a VS, JPS etc. That looks awesome.