Hello:
I have been checking out this site for a while and the various postings and links really helped me when I bought my speedster 1 month ago. So Thank you!!
I got a great deal on a 57 Speedster which I was told was factory built by Intermeccanica in the early 80's. It was suspect, and I actually talked to Henry on my way to go see the car. Bottom line the basics like the crest and markings on the hood hinge, or the silver foil tag on the door were not there. I did get a 1979 Intermeccanica manual on ebay and checked out the details and there are a lot of similarities, especially in the square reinforced crossbar under the dash. I dont know if I have one of the first 608 Intermeccanica's or a later version, or another builder. I dont think Intermeccanica was doing turnkey anyway back then. So here is what I know, based on working with my mechanic.
* Its on a 1967 Swing Axle VW Pan.
* Steering Column seems about the same year as well.
* Not sure about the engine size but he believes it is a Type 2.
* 28K Miles. Engine may be from the 70's
* Gel Coat rather than painted
* Told that the kit was around 1980, and then built in 1982
* Their were 3 owners and I was not able to track back to the original
* I just put in the Nardi wheel and the horn button on the dash.
* Drives great and feels very solid. I just saw a 2004 Beck yesterday and it almost felt flimzier than this (not sure though)
* New tires, with Porsche Nipple Caps
I have a bunch of photos in my folder "miacarino". I will post 3 here, and perhaps a few more on another posting.
If the speedster Archeologists out there can help me, I really want to try and understand the histroy of this car, and who may have built it, or at least generated the kit. I took photos of what I felt was important, if you need anymore let me know.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE HELP
Mike....a new proud owner.
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