Speedster Classic? Who’s the Manufacturer?

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Thank you.  Here it is...

Most likely it's a very old Classic Motor Carriages CMC, with some Vintage Speedsters interior pieces. 

Thank you for that.  What was the tell?  All things being equal, what would you value it at please?

Thanks again for taking the time to advise, I appreciate it!

Either a Fiber Fab or early CMC aka Classic Motor Carriage.

To place a value ,  overall condition , engine etc.

Brent posted:

Thank you for that.  What was the tell?  All things being equal, what would you value it at please?

Thanks again for taking the time to advise, I appreciate it!

Mostly the horn button.   Very hard to tell for sure, but the engine grill appears to be the hibachi style grill. The dash with 3 large gauges and vinyl that doesn't extend all the way to the doors appears to be from Vintage, which is very common on lots of updated CMC and FiberFab cars. As far as I know original CMC cars came with 2 large gauges and 2 smaller gauges that were typically mounted one above the other between the 2 larger gauges.

Thank you again for the input, I appreciate it.

As far as value, the engine is represented to be VW19XX cc.  Condition is as shown in the pictures - it is represented as good. 

I appreciate the help!

CMC for sure - "Vintage" marked gauges (by Johnson Controls) were the most supplied CMC gauges ($325) - but they offered VDO 356 gauges --- both were an additional cost.  Tach/Speedo/amp/oil pressure/oil temp/gas included.  The badge on the hood handle also originally had the CMC Speedster Classic crest (same size as original 356 Porsche crest).

That’s great information. Thank you all for the input.

I would appreciate any thoughts on value?

See you are in Ft Lauderdale - CMC headquarters was nearby in Miami. My estimate would be $16-25k.  Variable are: disc brakes (front/rear)? Engine is 1915 cc with small dual ICT carbs.  Oil leaks? Good compression/smooth running/no over heating? Looks like cooling tin around engine missing (appears to be able to see asphalt)? Are tires recent (replace after 6-8 years - especially in FL).   Clean chrome wheels with nipple hub caps - assume 4 bolt. Paint appears good (they came colored gel coat). 914 gauges. Recent VS interior.  Good color combo.  Haartz cloth top and frame? Full tonneau (I don't see snaps on front dash by windshield) or just the 1/4? Exhaust doesn't look familiar. Titled how?

$20k - https://www.thesamba.com/vw/cl...etail.php?id=2288622

$22.5k - https://www.thesamba.com/vw/cl...etail.php?id=2311366

I think all the numbers ( SAMBA etc ) are north of actual value, my experience tells me $13k would be tops the way it sits as close up it more than likely needs quite a bit to update it.

Brent posted:

I would appreciate any thoughts on value?

What is it worth to you?  What do you like about it?  What do you not like about it?  Is there anything you would want to change?  And how much would that cost?  Are you able to evaluate the condition?  If not, do you know someone who is?

Alan, Wolfgang - thank you for your input, your experience provides valuable insight into the current market.  I agree, it seems the CMC cars are at the lower end of the value spectrum.  

Right or wrong, the benchmark I’ve been using is a brand new Vintage Speedster built to my spec for $33,900. Beck or IM will command more, apparently, and CMC substantially less.  Feel free to tear that theory apart - I don’t know what I don’t know!

Thank you all, again, I appreciate the input.  

The license plate light is also CMC.

Michael McKelvey posted:

The license plate light is also CMC.

Didn't know about that one.  Thanks.