help/advice selling a speedster replica in Tucson

Hello,

A number of years ago my father purchased a new speedster replica. I think it has a VW motor and chassis. Anyway, his health was poor and the car was never driven more than a few miles. The car was always kept in storage. He recently passed away and I need to sell the car. I believe he paid over $20,000 for it in 2002 and I would like to get a fair price.

The problem that I have is that I live in NY and would have to ship the car to the east coast to sell it here, or have someone look at it in Tucson (the guy who owns the storage facility has offered to show it).

My question is, how much do you think a car like this is worth and where would I find an interested person?

Any advice would be most appreciated.

The car is really beautiful, a creamy white. I can send photos, but can't get them to attach to this post

cadence

Sorry for your loss.
About the car,you need to find out who the manufacture is,what options the car has ( what size engine,disk brakes or not, gauges, steering wheel,etc,etc,etc).
After you find out,post the informations here so we have a better idea.

Also try putting the photos on Photobucket or something. I'm sure you could sell it here without having it shipped to NY (especially if the price is right).

Cadence, this is a great venue for you to try to sell your Dad's car. If you can upload photos to the photo section here and if they are detailed enough, we can probably help you identify the builder. The more information you can provide, the better. If you have any paperwork with the car that answers the questions that Ricardo mentioned, that would be a help also.

As for pictures, take photos of all sides, top up, top down, interior, under the front and rear lids and, especially, the engine bay. I too am sorry to hear of your loss, but I'll bet your Dad would have been thrilled that his baby found a new home with an enthusiastic owner.
Hoss

I'd sure try to get some one locally there to service it --- sitting 5 years or so with same oil and brake fluid would be risking problems when potential buyer drives it (if a 5 year old battery would even start it). Additionally, the tires may be dry rotted and un-useable. I wouldn't transport it as new buyer may be on West Coast - where it sits now is rather central. The make, details and existing condition will drive the price -- post lots of pictures and check records for build specifics. I hear a lot of folks buy them off ebay without even seeing or driving the vehicle.

OOPS! I meant to say the questions Lambros asked. My bad.

15 years ago I lived in Tucson. There is a good aircooled community there, so service is easy. My daughter's best friend still lives there, and she goes to visit about 2x a year. (She's the godmother of their 18 mo old.) Anyway, daughter Suzannah is very familiar with Speedster replicas and has driven mine a lot. Like daily for months on end. She could drop by and give us an onsite assessment if it's still there at the end of May. Also could present with your car and you on cell phone to a local dub mechanic. Not that Suzannah knows anything about mechanics. I would also think you could fly out there and coordinate it yourself. Write PM and we can talk on the phone.
Jack

Cadence,
Keep the speedster and join the group.
We'd love to have you here.

Thanks everybody for all the help/suggestions. I am going to look for the papers for the original car sale so that I can post more information..and get the photos up. You are all so nice! Yes, I wish I could keep the speedster, but I live in NYC and the thought of driving such a pretty car on the city streets makes my hair curl. --cadence

More on the speedster...
I found some paperwork.
The car was purchased in march of 2004 from 356Speedsters.com
The engine is a 1970 volkswagen karmenn G
Engine: 1776cc Type 1 -dual carb
Transmission: 3:88 Cruiser Ratio
Brakes: Front Disc
Wheels: Chrome w/o emblems
Body: Classic Speedster
Guards: No Bumper Guards
Trim: Side Trim and Rocker Decos
Steering: Ivory Banjo Style Wheel
Emblems: Speedster Emblems
Super: 1600 Super Emblem
Mirrors: Dual Fender Mounted
Grilles: Headlight Grills
Taillights: Teardrop 57 Style lights
Paint: Ivory
Upholstory: Teak Vinyl
Carpet: Tan
Floormats: Coco Tan Mats
Trunk: Matching Carpet Kit
Top: Tan Cloth Top
Tonneau: Tan Vinyl Full Tonneau
A/C: none
Rack: No luggage rack
Stereo: None
Alarm: None

A little bit of emissions work was done in 2004. I can't imagine that it has more than a couple hundred miles on it. If you want to see pictures go to: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cgiersbach/

Cadence - Sorry for your loss! I would tell you to keep the car and enjoy driving it in and out of the NYC, but I know the cost of an indoor Garage could run $200-3+ per month. Maybe a friend out in the burbs could help you out with storage. You won't have any problem selling the car once it starts warming up that's for sure!

Best of luck - Mel

Cadence,

Sent you a pm and it came back ..pls send me an email direct and I'll reply.

~Alan

drclock at pa.net

Cadence,
You might try calling Jerry Jones at Premier Auto in Scottsdale. He deals the Speedsters quite often and would know exactly how to appraise it and possibly sell it for you.
Mary

356speedsters.com was a Vintage Speedsters reseller so the car most definitely is a VS; you won't have a problem appraising it since there are so many of them around.

Sounds like you already have a party in Tucson that can help you out. I also live in Tucson and I've had good experience with Hall's Automotive.

Cadence,

Have you arrived at a figure yet?

I am interested to dspeedster
how much miles?
how much price?

Thanks again for all the helpful information. Some of you expressed interest in the speedster. I am getting ready to sell this beautiful little car. The milage is at 181--really barely driven. Please see previous posts for more information and a link to pictures.

My husband and I will be in Tucson from July 25-30th and can show the car to anyone interested. At this time we will also have the car looked at by a mechanic.

Please email me back or post to list if you have any questions.

Thanks so much!
cadence

pm sent to you....
~Alan

Cadence,

I really like your Speedster! Would like to discuss it further

sincerely,

tim cody