New to the madness - opinions wanted

http://www.parkplaceltd.com/co...a-GS-GT/995/5210842/~/Year_~Make_~ModelActual_/17

This car is beautiful and closer to home.  Doesn't say manufacturer, thinking Vintage.  This is one beautiful Outlaw.

Checked Google Maps.  This is very close to you.  You should at least go give it a spin.

I've seen that one in person.  It is a nice car, but I'm not sold on the color.  I'd also like a larger motor, but I'd probably be okay w/a 1915. I've also asked Park Place who manufactures their speedsters and they told me that they buy rollers from Vintage and assemble them in house.  Fit and finish are solid as well. The Beck at BHMC is loaded w/options that I would have to install or have installed myself at considerable expense.  Thanks for the feedback.  I appreciate it. 

Phil, you are correct, it is Vintage.  I communicated with Dave Bruski (great name)@Park Place about this car. I was intrigued to learn that Vintage offers the under the dash ebrake as an option on builds.

Art

BTW Mark, welcome to the madness.  I'm obviously biased toward IM's.  Its all good.  Sounds like you have done your homework.  You'll find a good one.

Thanks Phil.  I've been doing research, driving different models and such for about 5 years.  I'm finally ready to pull the trigger.  The late model IM I drove last summer was a rolling erection.  Really loved that car, but it was out of my price range.  I'm still trying to find the right car, but when it appears, I'll know it.  Appreciate the kind words.

"The Madness"... I think this is the term someone came up with to somehow excuse all the money spent on these cars.

"BINGO!!!"   Rusty, thats the way I've seen it since I bought my Spyder 12 years ago...

Mark, I'm in the Portland area and still seriously considering selling my 2006 Beck. Harvest Moon Beige, CB Performance 1915 cc, well sorted. I am looking for $26K but I'll gladly slide up to your $32,950 range if you'd feel better paying more.  Details are buried in several threads, but PM me for specifics.

Rich

I am an MG lover as well as a Speedsterphile, and I hang out a bit at the MGExperience site.  I've noticed that they also greet new members with "Welcome to the Madness!"

Mark-  FYI the Park Place speedsters are manufactured by Vintage Speedster... They don't just buy rolling chasis chassis.   All the PP guys do is add the scrips, horn button, and put some miles on the car to begin to shake out any teething issues.

My current VS was built by Kirk last spring, and rode on the same truck as several VS built for PP.  I even met the truck driver at the PP parking lot to pick my car.... he was running late and figured i would save him from coming into Seattle during peak traffic.  The PP guys did not appreciate me picking up my car there... actually made the truck driver drive it out to the street to hand over my keys.  

On average PP marks up their VS cars significantly, and do very little beyond what Kirk is willing to do. 

send me a dialog if you want to meet up for a test drive.  I have a hard top option on mine... Extended my driving season significantly.

Pcheers

Great advice and thanks all for the feedback.  I'm not surprised the PP told me that they built in house.  I've had mixed reviews of their practices and I figured that their markup was significant.  I'll ping you guys in the next month once I get ready to pull the trigger.  Really appreciate it and I'm really looking forward to getting in the action!  Beck 356, I'll keep your offer in mind.  Again, thanks everyone for being so welcoming.  I really appreciate it.