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I thought Max had sold that car.  It is certainly a beautiful car, and except for the vinyl interior, well worth that money.  I especially like the Pre-A dash arrangement.

 

At 43K, I assume that is negotiable.

i have a special place in my heart for scott slones old outlaw.

 

 

this car set the bar for me and was the primary inspiration for my mangosmoothie.  i still have framed pictures of it in my garage.

 

i've seen it in real life - niiiiiiice.  i'm surprised it's that cheap too.

 

Hey.  I hope he gets every bit of $43k.  Means all of our cars will be worth more.  But if the car was red with a black vinyl interior and 36,000 miles would we be thinking $43K??

 

Wanted this car when I bought my IM but really couldn't justify the price.  Obviously some personal lust for the car but I came to my senses. 

 

Honestly one day I may completely plagiarize this car but with leather, A/C and a Suby.  It does play mind games with you.

 

 

AC? Subaru? I think you're missing the point, Phil.

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geeee ... I kind of like my RED color, air-conditioning and Subaru engine.   But then again I never was very good under the lid fixing and tuning engines when I could be driving.  I guess that's why I  probably put more miles on my car in 6 months than the majority of owners do in a life time of ownership.

It's a gearhead thing...

I'm not talking about all replicas. I'm talking about this replica in particular. Scott's car is the perfect distillation of the elemental Speedster-- stripped-down, straight up, stone simple. It's what makes the car so righteous.

All the creature comforts and improvements make sense on a lot of different replicas. But not on this one. This one is simple. This one is special. This one will forever be the standard that we all aspire to.

Replicating it, and then loading it up are mutually exclusive goals.

Stan ... noted and understood ... thanks

Stan

I get it.  Its an outlaw.  Its supposed to be fast because its stripped to the bone.  But to me there is nothing more visually appealing than the outlaw.  Maybe skip the A/C and the radio etc.  But I'm not skipping the Suby.  This isn't my first rodeo.  I've done the air cooled thing.  I'm not a mechanic.  Don't have time to be.  I think a modern interpretation of the outlaw with Suby power and reliability would be awesome.

BTW couple of weeks ago saw a new IM with invisible under the dash A/C with no under dash panel.  Hmm.  

Also just got back from a ride to the store.  96 degrees, 95 percent humidity.  Soaked with sweat on the way.  On the way back top up A/C on and dry as a bone.  Hmm.

Sorry, but I don't think Phil's missing the point at all.  That "my way or the highway" philosophy is what PCA is all about, not SOC.  I like to think of our replica hobby as inclusive.  What works for me may not work for you.  Not only that, but what works for me at this stage in my life wouldn't have done it 20, 30, or 40 years ago.  Does an outlaw have to be uncomfortable?  Gary Emory would get a big laugh about outlaw owners looking down their nose at a mod that they don't approve of.  The needs for owners with different weather patterns, distances they drive, and, yes, old broken-down bodies mean that the t-bucket may not work for everyone.  Our big tent has room for all of us. 

That car was posted in the pre owned section on Intermeccancia's website.

Not anymore.

Did Max buy the car from Scott?  Was it Scott who had it advertised through Henry?

 

Anyone ordering a new IM has rocks in their head if they go aircooled (not counting 911 power).  If you're going to spend that much why not spend a bit more and get a reliable water cooled power-plant, with a nice Subie 5 speed tranny.

 

Max bought the car from Scott about 2 years ago.  Henry was advertising the car for Max.  For some reason Henry no longer advertises the car for Max on the IM site.  

 

OK. You're right, and I'm wrong. If Phil wants an air-conditioned, water-cooled replica of a fiberglass replica of a stripped down steel race-car, that's cool. There's no orthodox hard-line for plastic cars.

 

I posted from my phone at work. It's been a long week, and it's only Thursday.

 

A/C is nice. I make a decent living because of the miracle of mechanical cooling. Water cooling is not just the future, it's been the only game in town for many, many years. Air-cooling is an evolutionary dead-end.

 

... but it's just so darned interesting to work within the limitations. I guess I'll admit to rocks in my head, Ron.

 

I still think Scott's car is Scott's car (the one everybody dreams about) as much for what it isn't as for what it is. Vinyl seats and all. It takes clarity and single-mindedness to execute a plan so spartan. That kind of clarity is a rare thing.

Well, to each his own.  I've had air cooled beetles, Ghias, and speedsters, and enjoyed them all.  One of our cars is a Subaru Impreza, and I love the simplicity and reliability.

 

Right now, I am thinking of either 911 power or a turbo Suby if I go for another IM.

 

I don't see a problem with a vinyl interior.  My seats are leather, but the rest of the interior is vinyl.  There is no way anyone can tell the difference, unless they put their nose to each piece and sniff.

And if that doesn't bring Vince out of hibernation, nothing will.

...just like bicycle seats...

 

HOLY CARP!  

 

I'm gonna hafta hide my Old School, Brooks leather biking saddle!!!!

 

I thought one guy was a little suspicious when we stopped in East Providence, RI a couple of weeks back, but I just thought he went to Brown Univ.........

 

England let this guy go free and you don't know how many more of his followers are out there!!

I'm with Stan when it comes to recreating the simplicity of these mini marvels. If your going to reproduce an iconic component of automotive history,I am in favor of correct historical replication. It is easy to succumb to the notion that every vehicle needs to be inline with today's technology and standards of comfort. I agree that less is more,and that I believe was the pretense for Scott's build. I may be behind the times in my thinking, but the spartan simplicity of these aircooled cars,I find to be most reflective of the essence of a real and true tribute to the iconic nature of the Speedster.

And that's why you bought Jim Ward's car.