Yes, seen and driven this ride.  It's a plum for sure.  

What else can you tell me about it/

I spent some time researching this car originally built for Rob Young. I even spoke to Steve from SAS who was nice enough to give me a call and fill me on some of the original build details. My recollection is that the original motor didn't have the torque that Steve wanted. He described it as a characteristic of the car, not necessarily a major flaw. Apparently the mods that have been done make this car insanely fast.

Original Build Pics here:

http://www.specialtyauto.com/r...d_356a_cabriolet.htm

I have to say that the consigning dealer was fairly unhelpful. They promised to send me photos of some purported scratches on the front end but never delivered despite a few reminder calls. I had some business in Detroit but was not able to make if over to the dealer. The car was recently up for auction and Ebay but fizzled out sub-reserve at $22,400.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsch...mp;pt=US_Cars_Trucks

As detailed in the above post the car has had extensive work (paint, motor, electronics) done after it left Tennessee.

I want a water speedster, but in the end I decided it is neither the color nor body-style that I really want. I will likely go with a new water Beck. Just too cheap right now to drop the coin on a new build. Eventually I will cave and join the madness....

Additional info on this previous thread:

https://www.speedsterowners.com...1#368622257658788721

I hope you got enough information from the previous post.  What I remember about the car was with its 2.0 L engine, before the go-fast mods, it had less kick out of the hole than my normally aspirated 2.2 L engine.  When the turbo spooled up, hold on brother.   It was a nicely constructed car that Rob put a lot of coin into, engines mods and a pricey paint job.  There is a picture of the car on the SAS website after these mods had been completed and boasting a "major award".  That it didn't sell for a reserve price indicates to me that the bidders really didn't appreciate what the car was.  

Thanks for the great info

I will check with the dealer, and see if I can get out to Detroit.  With SAS cars is it difficult to get them registered and licensed in California?  

Thanks for all the background, it really helps.

My son and I have both driven Robb's car post-turbo and ECU upgrades.  My son once campaigned a 680 hp Mitsubishi Eclipse (10.88 in the quarter mile at about 140 mph) so he knows turbo cars and simply said that Robb's car was SERIOUSLY quick.  I noticed that it also liked revs, really coming alive and becoming a killer above 3,000 rpm.  

Beyond that, it was very well assembled, very neutral in handling (at least on the curvy roads around Carlisle, PA) and forgiving of the right foot.  Plus, I believe it has a power brake booster and 4-wheel-disks so THAT was very welcome, too!

Personally, I was never a fan of those BIG wheels, but others liked them (and they tend to grow on you).

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The Speedstah Guy from Grafton

I noticed in one of the pictures that the front of the car had bumped something and it was stressed cracked real bad. He said it was just scratches but called me back later to confirm it was cracked so some paint work is in order.

    I was the high bidder on it when it was on E-Bay but ended up buying a Intermecannica when I couldn't get a response.  Tom

Jeez, Gordon, 680 horses in an Eclipse was only good for high 10s? Were there any tires at all on that machine?

Anyone from California know what licensing and registration would be like on an SAS built car?

Mike Guthrie, a fairly early Cabriolet owner, lives in California.  I do not have contact info for him.  He owns a monster car with a WRX STI engine.  If we can figure out how to get in touch with him, he would be a good resource.  Maybe one of the left coast dudes can help you and, if not, perhaps builder Steve would be able to assist you.  

Keep in mind that CA rules have recently changed (again) and they have been denying most used SPCN registered cars that were first registered/titled out of state and don't meet current smog.

In addition, there is a VERY specific process with VERY specific requirements to first register a new SPCN in California as a new build and get the SB100 exemption.  It is not impossible, but you have to follow the right path 100% or you will get denied.

I do not know if SAS meets current year (or manufactured year) smog, but that would be very important to know, as well as if it has 49 state intake and exhaust or if it has CARB approved exhaust and intake.  In the last 6 months CA has REALLY cracked down!

I just got the license plates yesterday for my 2013 SAS turbo coupe.  It took me extra time to accomplish, since I live out of the area.  Registered with SB100 or specialty construction as CA DMV would say.  Registration is time-consuming, since an owner who has done his research will likely know more about the process than the DMV/BAR/smog referree will know.  It seems to be a process that is still in flux, with recent changes making the process even less user-friendly.  If you stay calm and show up at DMV or smog or CHP in a good mood, you can get through it more easily.  Most of the folks you will deal with are o.k, they just don't know the current state of the law.

Since smog-exempt is so valuable, it's worth putting in extra time to register it with the SB100 process.  If the out-of-state registered car has over 7500 miles, it should be easy to register.  Less than 7500 will work if it's 50-state compliant in emissions, which is not likely with the engines used in the industry.  Let me know if you want more info.  It's doable, just takes time.