JPS Coupe Builds/Options

Landon, are you looking to get one soon, or pay for one soon? I don't have one, and the ones I've seen are very nice, but also from what I have seen, they come pretty slow. Whatever time frame they give you should be taken with a grain (or bag) of salt. I could be (and hope) I'm wrong. Search around here and make your own decisions of course. I think they will build whatever you want. All it takes is time and money.

Best advice: talk to John, tell him what you want.

My guess: begins around $30K, and goes up depending on engine upgrades, A/C, seats, leather interior,  and so on.

I do not have a coupe, but a Speedster.  I opted for a 2332 cc engine, IRS suspension, the JPS hybrid tube-frame chassis (which I think he does not still use, BTW) and large anti-sway bars front and rear as fundamental options.  Paid a bit more than $30K in '07.

They list 2 representative builds on their site $30k and 32.5k.  I'm surprised they don't have a wide body version.  I'd want subbie 2.2L or 2.5L with FI, Subbi 5 Speed (reversed R&P), 4 wheel disc brakes, 17" replica polished Fuchs, leather interior, AC/heat-defrosters F&R.  

I've seen a couple JPS Coupes online that did have the wide rear end, but not wide front and rear.  I'm mostly interested in having a pretty basic coupe.  One of the options I want is a bigger motor than the 1776, and a stereo.  I don't care for a real flashy car. Stripped down wheels (no hub caps).  I do think the coupes look badass when lowered a little.  I don't want a full on low rider, maybe just an inch or so lower than standard height.  Also, i've seen many people say that the a/c in these cars is almost a must have, but yet the unit under the glove compartment looks hideous. I'm fortunate to live only about an hour from JPS so I'm going to visit soon and look around.  If you live close enough just call them up.  John answered the phone and said it was fine to just come look around.  He told me there is currently 14 cars being built at different stages.  This is perfect if you want to see different cars, colors, and materials in different stages of production.  He said give him a heads up the day you want to visit and he will tell you if he's out running errands or will be there to give you a tour of the process.

BH has one still for sale

Thanks Bill, just checked out their site.  They have 2 for sale!  They have a silver coupe that is pretty classic looking, no special options.  Just a regular old coupe, plus a blue one that is upgraded a bit, bigger engine and a few other things.

I don't know much about the coupes being made but I can say from owning an original that you want to make sure there is a good defrost system if you live where it is cold and A/C if you do not want to have a steam bath in that vehicle if you live in the heat. I would ask owners of coupes, please chime in, how they are doing with simple ventilation and defrosting as those issues are paramount in my opinion. Also vintage air makes some nice stuff if you can get the builder to accommodate your needs and make something nice using their equipment. 

"BH has one for sale"   What is BH?  Thanks. 

BH = Beverly Hills Motor Cars in San Diego CA.  They have 17 replicas listed on SAMBA now.  Including Chuck Martin's Blue JPS Coupe.  They have in past advertised cars they don't have.  Their list prices show they aren't in hurry to reduce inventory.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/cla...username=bhmotorcars

Beverly Hills Motor Cars? They seem to buy up anything they can get there hands on then mark it up without really knowing what they are selling.

I would just stay tuned to this website, keep posting, and someone will find you a good car at a reasonable price.

I kept waiting for the call from BH's on my car but it never came. I felt slighted.

You never put it on ebay.

Just sayin'.

True, Stan.

Every time I called BH and asked Carl ( Karl ?) for what I wanted he said he had one coming in next week, three times in a row. How many he actually has in stock may be a mystery.

David: I think it is pretty common for unscrupulous business people to try and sell stuff they don't yet own or attempt to act as unofficial brokers. Saw it in real estate years ago in California. Cars, the Internet and that tactic would seem like a natural for slime balls.... I mean creative business people.

According to John Steele himself, BH was supposed to become an authorized dealer for JPS's Speedsters and Coupes but the deal never worked out.  If BH is selling any JPS vehicles its because people sold or traded them in at BH or BH got them from estate sales etc.