I am looking at a used replica, and the gentleman says its a vintage, but doesn't have any paperwork. Does anyone know how to identify a vintage speedster? Any advice when it comes to buying a used speedster? Thankyou!
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I am looking at a used replica, and the gentleman says its a vintage, but doesn't have any paperwork. Does anyone know how to identify a vintage speedster? Any advice when it comes to buying a used speedster? Thankyou!
Mike,
Post a few pictures, we can tell you.
-=theron
Post a few pictures, we can tell you.
-=theron
Kirk does several specific things that differentiate his replicas from the others. He generally uses the larger, cushier Roadster seats. He puts the speedometer on the left as it was in T1 cars (our replicas are actually T2s). His dash leather does not meet the door-top leather - there is about a 2" gap at the outer edge of each end of the dashboard.
If you see all three of those things - it's probably a VS car.
If you see all three of those things - it's probably a VS car.
Also, a full-length rubber seal along the edge of the body opening for the engine compartment is a typical VS distinction.
Also look for the dash pad; if it doesn't have it running the whole length of the dash, it's probably a VS.