Looking for a speedster

New to this group, I'm a want to have one but need to follow the advice of those who have traveled this road before me! I'm in Red Bank NJ so any leads and advice are welcomed.

Post your questions on this site and be as specific as you can. There are a lot of really sharp people here that are more than willing to help you. That is one of the best things about it.

If it is possible either get a car that a member knows about or have a member look at it for you if possible. I would recommend buying a car that has a few thousand miles on it. Most problems will have been fixed by then.

Great thanks for the feedback. I in the Bay Area and have wanted a Speedster since I was a kid. I am starting to look more seriously now.

Guys- First, Welcome To The Madness! I'm reprinting Tom Blankenship's steps from another thread- https://www.speedsterowners.com...c/potential-purchase as it's simple, yet covers it at the same time- 

 

1) Determine how you want to drive it
2) Determine your price point
3) Study the offerings from Vintage, JPS, Beck, & IM & see what best fits
4) Learn the pricing 
5) Wait to pounce on a used one (include kit built CMC)
Or
You could just go straight to one of the manufacturers, order one, customize the snot out of it, spend too much money, but get exactly what you want...like me :-)

 

I will add- along with the wind in your hair motoring comes some maintenance, as these are not new cars, but relatively ancient automotive technology, and need somewhat regular tweaking to keep in tip top shape. There aren't a lot of mechanics around any more that know what to do with these cars, so be prepared to spend some time in the garage as well. John Muir's idiot book and a Bentley manual for the era of your car's donor are (I think) essential.

Hi Colt

 

Let me know if your still looking for your car. I have a 2006 built VS with about 17,000 miles im considering selling and im in northern CA.  

Yes definitely Still looking. Where are you located and how much are you asking!

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Still looking for my dream car if anyone comes across a nice car under 20k. I'd prefer a vintage. I am in the Bay Area.

A nice Vintage for under 20 will be hard to come by in this market. Not impossible, but few and far between. Keep scouring Craig's List. 

Ted

There's a red one on ebay in Sunol, Ca that has been relisted. It failed to make reserve last round and did not sell at $14,600.

 

Another red one is on ebay up in Wash. State with no reserve at around $12K right now.