Speedster Sighting..

Hello everyone, just a note to anyone out there that saw a sweet looking black wide body in Whittier on Sunday afternoon (Easter). It had chorme head-rests and deep dish polished chrome wheels, nice size meats too. Just asking here...

Speedster "D"

...maybe it was Jack Coberly. I think he lives in La Verne which is not too far away!

David,

It sure amazes me how many other speedsters are local to all of us and yet they don't want to join in on any of the runs. I guess they just like looking at them in their garages. In my opinion they look a whole lot better, when we are in a group.

Gabe

Could very well be Jimbo.. it was truely a sweet looking tub.. Gabe I totally agree with you here.. I was these folks would hook up with us and roll together!

Speedster "D"

I hear ya Gabe! About a month ago I was turning into my neighborhood and guess what turns left in front of me? A black slab-side speedster ON MY STREET! It looked cherry and I didn't recognize the driver. Could he be my neighbor???

Don't know your neighbor? Don't know who lives up the street, or across the street? Sounds like big city California to me. Is it like that everywhere, or just out west?

In the neighborhood I live in now everyone is very private. Nobody seems to talk to each other -- not even a wave hello. Granted I've only lived in this neighborhood for about 6-7 months so I might just be the newbie who knows nobody. Still, since I've lived there I've never seen any Speedsters other than mine or the SOC'ers who've come over. And this particular car I've never seen before or since and I'm outside all the time playing with my kids!

Adrian,

Maybe we should have another Bar-BQ at your place and have everyone park on your front lawn/driveway to see how many of your neighbors come out to see whats going on.
The weather sure is looking pretty good!!!!!!!!


Gabe

Gabe -- that sounds like a GREAT idea. Lets set it up. You guys are all welcome at my place!

Hey guys, at least you see other people. Cape Cod Ma. is shut down for the winter. My red sled is the only one around for miles as far as I can tell. I do get some looks though, mostly because the temp. has yet to crack 50 this month and I've put on 250 miles so far. No heat. No brain. No pain. Happy motoring. Al

Allen quick hi-jack here.. how far are you from Peabody Mass.? My wife and son are headed out there on the 10th of April, and please let me know what they need for warmth.. Thanks Allen

Speedster "D"

Geez saw another black VS in La Habra 17 parking lot (Show place off Imperial Hwy) sweet looking tub with black ext, and tan seats.. The person was probably in the gym working out... We gotta find these folks... We should sask Kirk for list of local buyers to contact. I don't know if that is cool or not?

Speedster "D" waiting for spring time drives and BBQ's....

how about to have small visitcards for Speedsterowners.com to put in the window to let them know aboute speedsterowners.com ?

David Speedster"D".... I am about 100 miles from Peabody but I think the weather is pretty close. We stick out into the Atlantic about 40 miles and Peabody is on the north shore approx. The 10 day forcast for the Cape says high temp. around 46 and low 43. That's probably in the ball park. Sweaters and light jackets will be uniform of the day most likely. Bear in mind, April can be a rainy month here. Hope they have a nice trip. Al

Alan, thanks for the heads up here.. I will be sure to share that info with the wife tonight..

Speedster "D" AKA David.. LOL...

Speedster "D" Believe it or not, I bought a car in a few months ago that I was not absolutely sure who built it and when. From looking at a bunch of cars and corresponding with Kirk at VS , I'm fairly sure it is a 1993 VS. I like the grills. I might add bumper over-rides as well. Happy motoring. Al

Alan, nice ride my friend. Kirk is a gem on this site and in our area too. I bought my used Speedie from a guy who bought it from Kirk new.. Gotta love those VS's.... Nice color combo to Alan...

Speedster "D"

P.S. the wife thinks you're crazy for wearing only a sweater in 46 degree temps! .. LOL... She's gonna FREEZE.. LOL..

Speedster"D"... Thanks. I'm just starting to take it for longer and longer rides and trusting that I will get it home under it's own power. As I work the bugs out I find that there might have been a lack of sched. maint., but we'll git'er done.
Your wife may need the classic "sweater and jacket combo" to be comfortable up here. It could get to 60 on Wed.& Thurs. Al

Hi, guys, it's interesting hearing there are so many speedsters around. I drive mine daily ( except rainy days) and only once in the past year have I seen another speedster in the San Dimas, La Verne Claremont and Upland areas. I work six days a week and coach on the weekends and would love to get to more gatherings, but it will have to wait until after July. Would love to get together w/speedsters in the inland empire and do a run up here some time.

Yeah... I only know of one other Speedster in my area, and it's a steel one. The owner is my dentist and he wants to sell it and buy a Spyder, probably a Beck's, something he can actually drive daily and not worry about it as much as he does. I think he could buy 2 and have money left over. ....San Dimas...Isn't that "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure"?

Hi alan...Yes that's in San Dimas. Next town over La Verne has the church from the "Graduate" and "Best of the Best" was filmed in the gym (supertents) at the U. of La Verne. All these towns nestle along the foothills and have the feel of california from about 50 years ago. These towns still have the old hardware stores and feed stores (yes there are still Starbucks). They all still have old town areas w/ open air markets, car shows,etc. We are 20 min to skiing and 45 min to the beach. Nice area to live in.

Hey Jack, Alan.. you guys gotta head out and hook up with us soon... I lived in Ontario for a time and am very familer with La Verne and Claremont, Upland too. We need more tubs on our runs!

Speedster "D"

Hi Adrian, We live in a gated community w/ lots of new folks moving in and I have to say it's not just being new to the area, but people just don't seem to be as friendly and they sure don't like to wave back. It must be the sign of the times. All the more reason for us tub owners to gather once in awhile.

Hi all, There will be some crazy SOC speedster hitting the streets this Saturday. Anyone interested, give a shout out!!!!!!!!

Gabe

In the neighborhood I live in now everyone is very private. Nobody seems to talk to each other -- not even a wave hello.

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Jack, I agree with you -- in the neighborhood where I bought my first house we had block parties all the time with our neighbors and we all helped each other through our respective trades whenever it was needed. The neighborhood where I live in now sure is a lot less friendly.

In any case, I'm with Gabe. Let's try to get something going this Saturday! Guys, as always my home is open if you guys want to meet there or end there for ice cream in Upland. Its about a 20 minute cruise from my house with a view of the mountains.

Would really like to join you guys, but I don't think my tub could make the 3000mile trip in a timely fashion. Have a great time!

Ok I just posted an itinerary for Saturday in the EVENTS SECTION!!!!!!!!!!

LET'S GO CRUZIN!!!!!!

Gabe

ANOTHER Speedster sighting in my neighborhood!!!!!!!! Black speedster in Placentia,CA. Any claimers?????????

Gabe