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R rekjr40
I'm looking for a Speedster. This one came up on the radar.. I'd like some input from those o you who have a lot more knowledge about these cars than I. ..The car is a Beck. If this type of request of out of line for this forum I apologize. All the specs on the car I could get follow:


Instrument cluster includes a speedometer (km), rpm, gas and temperature gauges
Hand laid fiberglass body and components
Sikkens(r) paint (midnight blue) finish
Top grain matte black leather interior - including seats, door panels, side pockets, dash
A-Frame manual scissor top w/ matching 5mm Lexan(r) side curtains
Retractable 3-point seat belts
AS-1 certified windscreen w/ defroster vents
2-speed windshield wiper system
Locking doors with chrome door pulls
HD radio/CD stereo system with 2-Infinity speakers
Full tonneau cover with Tenax fasteners and driver cutout
Dual Aero(r) rear view mirrors
Meistershaften(r) dash badge
Nardi(r) Classico wooden steering wheel and shift knob
Marchal(r) Vintage amber fog lights
Dash grab handle
Beck carpeted floor mats
Sealed engine compartment
Full size spare tire

Suspension, brakes and wheels:
4-wheel disc brakes and handbrake on rear wheels
Front suspension: Fully adjustable twin torsion I-beam
Rear suspension: Torsion bar with adjustable spring plates
HD shocks
5 1/2" Mangel(r) chrome rims with Goodyear Eagle 185/60R 15 tires

Engine:
2110cc engine built by CB Performance
Balanced components, dynamometer tested
8.5:1 compression
76 X 94 universal super case, welded #3 cylinder
76mm forged chromoly crankshaft
Forged chromoly Uni-Tech connecting rods
Forged chromoly light weight flywheel
94mm Mahle piston/cylinder kit
94mm Teflon wrist pin buttons
#2246 camshaft 308
1958 Intermeccanica(Speedster)
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R rekjr40
I'm looking for a Speedster. This one came up on the radar.. I'd like some input from those o you who have a lot more knowledge about these cars than I. ..The car is a Beck. If this type of request of out of line for this forum I apologize. All the specs on the car I could get follow:


Instrument cluster includes a speedometer (km), rpm, gas and temperature gauges
Hand laid fiberglass body and components
Sikkens(r) paint (midnight blue) finish
Top grain matte black leather interior - including seats, door panels, side pockets, dash
A-Frame manual scissor top w/ matching 5mm Lexan(r) side curtains
Retractable 3-point seat belts
AS-1 certified windscreen w/ defroster vents
2-speed windshield wiper system
Locking doors with chrome door pulls
HD radio/CD stereo system with 2-Infinity speakers
Full tonneau cover with Tenax fasteners and driver cutout
Dual Aero(r) rear view mirrors
Meistershaften(r) dash badge
Nardi(r) Classico wooden steering wheel and shift knob
Marchal(r) Vintage amber fog lights
Dash grab handle
Beck carpeted floor mats
Sealed engine compartment
Full size spare tire

Suspension, brakes and wheels:
4-wheel disc brakes and handbrake on rear wheels
Front suspension: Fully adjustable twin torsion I-beam
Rear suspension: Torsion bar with adjustable spring plates
HD shocks
5 1/2" Mangel(r) chrome rims with Goodyear Eagle 185/60R 15 tires

Engine:
2110cc engine built by CB Performance
Balanced components, dynamometer tested
8.5:1 compression
76 X 94 universal super case, welded #3 cylinder
76mm forged chromoly crankshaft
Forged chromoly Uni-Tech connecting rods
Forged chromoly light weight flywheel
94mm Mahle piston/cylinder kit
94mm Teflon wrist pin buttons
#2246 camshaft 308
chines1chines1
Hey, I think I know that car... ;)

I'll look at the build sheet when I get to the office and let you know more about it if I can.
IIRC I built it in '04. The only thing I can see that is not accurate is the "Marshal fog lights". They were slim lights by KC or Eagle Eye.
Anyway, I'll look at the other specs and let you know.

Not too many in that blue color. Off the top of my head I think I've only done 4 that color. AC Roda (from this site) has one, and my own car is that color.
chines1chines1
OK. Looking at the specs it looks like everything is pretty accurate to what I have in my records.
The only things that I have noted that are different would be:
The fogs as mentioned above.
I have the trans noted as a pro street, not a pro comp. Only difference would be the close ratio 3/4.
I installed a Setrab oil cooler, Amsoil external filter, and thermostat, not what is mentioned. Not saying it couldn't have been changed, but that's what went into the car originally.
I also have noted that the stereo is a high end Kenwood w. Clarion component speakers. Again, could have been changed.

We built it to a roller and the original customer supplied his own CB Performance motor. I was told it was getting a 2110cc. I also have noted that the car had 2 exhaust systems purchased from BSC. Same design, one with muffler and one with a false muffler. Neither with heater boxes. IIRC that particular exhaust will not accept heater boxes.

Not mentioned are rear reflectors which were originally put on the car.

I received some updated photos of this car a year or so ago and it looked GREAT! Really like the attached one too!

Anyway, hope this helped.

R rekjr40
You may want to read this:

http://www.spyderclub.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=5490&highlight=
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Exactly... Unless the car is built on a VW pan with the old serial numbers or has been registered under SB100 I don't see how a "kit-car" can get through the DMV as other than being registed as the year it was built.. I'm curious how the Beck Speedsters handle Cal's registration hassles
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