NEWBIE LOOKIN FOR THE RIGHT SPEEDSTER

..CONTEMPLATED BUILDING ONE OF THESE SINCE I SAW AN AD FOR INTERMECCANICA KITS IN THE BACK OF ROAD & TRACK IN 1976.I FIGURE I WILL NEVER BUILD ONE BUT I AM IN THE MARKET TO PURCHASE ONE.I AM LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT CAR.AT THE RIGHT PRICE,PREFFERABLY FACTORY ASSEMBLED CAR OR A WELL SORTED PROFESSIONALLY BUILT KIT..WHERE MIGHT I FIND SUCH AN OFFERING ??

"MAKERS" tab at top of page.

Jeff--if a used Speedster is something you would like go to ebay and search "356 Speedster cars"---Jack

I HAVE GONE TO MAKERS TAB .THEY SHOW ONLY BUILDERS (MAKERS) I AM LOOKING TO BUY A PREOWNED (USED)CAR.I HAVE CHECKED ON EBAY AND GONE TO THE OTHER 356 REPLICA RELATED SIGHTS .I THOUGHT PERHAPS SOMEONE FROM OWNERS CLUB MIGHT HAVE SOME OFFERINGS .IS THE FORUM PAGE THE BEST WAY TO CHECK

Jeff, THERE IS NO NEED TO SHOUT, WE CAN ALL HEAR YOU. The classified page on this forum frequently lists cars for sale, many by people that we know. A number of us started this passion with used examples, myself included, and this can work out well. It's a great first step.

Ebay is also a great place to look as Jack mentioned. I sold my first one that way.

Good hunting
Hoss

sorry about the shout which is what I assume you mean by THIS.
I shall continue perusal on the forum sight and continue other sources as well thanks for the input

Jeff, where are you? I know a guy who has a nice early Intermeccanica for sale here in S. California. If you are in the area I can get you in touch with him. The guy has had this car for over 25 years, it is a nice pan based car that is well maintained.

Jeff --look at this one!

"'57 wide body Speedster for sale"---this is posted near your post. A good looking, low mileage car for a bargain price.

Check this one out--I don't believe you will ever do any better even on ebay.---Jack

JEFF
DONT LET THESE GUYS SHUTDOWN YOUR CAPS LOCK.
WE MIGHT BE RELATED.
CHECK OUT MY PICS AND SEE IF U ARE INTERESTED

I tend to stay away from widebodies although gerds is sweet.maybe I am issing something but the car on ebay has no price except the current bid... so how can one say its a good buy ? Hopefully I can investigate the 25 yr old IM billy feet refers to.
BTW I am in Ma near cape cod but will consider cars anywhere in U.S. or canada

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If your interested in mine you can send me an email. I have a bra, a cover, suitcase and straps for it as well.

Jeff - Here's a recent pic of Joe's car cruising Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach SoCal.

Joseph,
It's great to see the Little Speedy is still looking fine! I sold that car to Mangoman in Califorina, back a few years ago...Boy did I ever miss it....I sorted that little car....It is really a sweet ride....It would make Jeff a great car!....Jeff you need to check that little jewel out!

Thanks fellas..Joe I will contact you for more info

Jeff,

Here is my listing if you are interested..

Larry

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Thanks Michael
as soon as i got the car from mangoman i got disc brakes put on all four corners, new brake lines, and master cylinder, man does this thing stop. It has been a great car but i am anxious to move on to a new speedster project. I am thinking about more of an outlaw look. I thought about doing stuff to this one but I already have great memories of it and if i change anything on it I might mess up those memories. I will be looking for a widebody next.

Jeff,
its Real nice CMC kit on a 75 IRS chassis. Great color combo for that nostalgic look! Beautiful Ivory gel coat finish with camel color interior, Tan Stay-fast canvas top side curtains and boot , fluted head light lens. All the emblems. Sweet 1641cc engine, New Thro-out bearing, Dual FRD34 Dellorto carburators, Vented valve covers with breather box, 009 dist.,blue coil, 110 cam, lightened fly wheel and sport muffler/header system, Empi close ratio shifter, coil over shocks and sway bar in front with adjustable front beam, Kumho Solus 185R15 Tires, Luggage Rack w/suitcase and straps; SoCal car - California Registration and AAA Insurance, and as I mentioned above it has brand new disc brakes front and back. new brake lines and master cylinder. new exhaust pipe and muffler.

Larry .thanks I think your car is closer to what I am looking for than some of the others.from what I can gather on the forums etc.intermeccanica and vintage seem more respected. I need to learn a lot more about the diffferences and desirability of these cars

Joe.I appreciate the additional info but I don't think your car is the right one for me... from what I can see through what is said here,it's priced right so it should sell
Thanks guys

Jeff,
They're all pretty much the same yet they all have their own little "vendor specific" things. Certainly the newer IM's, and most SAS's are much more detail oriented, and therefore appropriately priced. The rest have +'s and -'s. I love my old IM. That said, if I was buying a used one today I'd probably be looking for a used Beck because I really like the roominess in the front section. And the frame is a little more rigid. That's in NO WAY intended to imply that JPS, Vintage, or any other isn't equal in quality.
You're smart to buy used for your first one. Obviously you're getting a car with no wait and a little less expensive than new. But the best part is that you're getting one that has had most of the "custom built car" bugs worked out.
You really can't go wrong with any of these. They're just the coolest car for the money hands down.