in the very near future hope to be the new "caretaker" of Rich Drewek's dream mobile.
Might even make it to Carlisle with it?
Big thanks to Rich for guiding me through the well put together Speedy. We are going to name her "Sharona II" per Dennis.
She will come out of the gate with a Safecraft Halon unit to try and prevent a repeat of Sharona I A few weeks ago.
Tom L
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Cool, I think you're going to enjoy it.
Thank you guys.
Took it for a ride today and this Speedy is wicked fast.
Will need to relocate my Valentine radar detector to Sharona II from the S60R.
Tom
Wow Tom, Sharona II is a good looking girl and that power plant a formitable challenge to curent productions, Congratulations!
Thanks, Dennis. Yeah this is way more fun than the 1776cc before. 
I drove that car.
The king is dead. Long live the king.
You'll never regret it. That car has the mill to end all mills.
The road test consisted of me driving it out of the garage and down the highway, while pointing out some of the nuances of the car as we let it warm up on a brisk early spring day, traveling through a few industrial parks. Once it warmed up, it was back out onto the main road again where I punched it for Tom. My eyes were on the road but I heard a "holy $hit!" out of Tom's mouth. We then ducked into another industrial park where I wanted Tom to take the driver's seat. "No, just take me back, I'm buying it!" I insisted that he drive it and got another "holy $hit" out of him once he got a chance to punch it.
We then headed back where Tom closed the deal by phone with the dealer.
Congratulations, Tom, I think you're going to love it, buddy!
Stan! I'm still kicking it brother! Fixed top, Japanese Speedster.
Let's pitch in to buy him a box of Depends -- just in case.
Thanks Wolfie, make it a two-pack.
Congrats Tom, I'm looking forward to finally seeing that twin-plug monster in person.
Tom - BRILLIANT choice on Sharon II! If it were me, I'd probably take that bad-boy out hunting for a few Mustangs or Camarros just for fun! 
We tooK on a hot rod Honda on the way back to the shop and held our own. I think they were somewhat surprised by the old geezer behind the wheel.
That is Fanatastic News Tom ... I look forward to seeing you and the car in Carlisle and perhaps we can caravan back to Florida. I hope we can arrange some nice Florida cruises. It would be great to show those West Coasties that we also can put together some nice drives 
We tooK on a hot rod Honda on the way back to the shop and held our own. I think they were somewhat surprised by the old geezer behind the wheel.
Congrats ! Holy Shits are a good thing...now and then ~
Congrats ! Holy Shits are a good thing...now and then ~
http://www.thelastdetail.com/1...speedster--c-762.htm
the above link should take you to the listing at The Last Detail, a restoration/sales/broker near Waukegan, IL
Plenty of videos if you search "rich drewek" in YouTube. Here's Part 1 of a 10 part trip a few years ago:
A half hearted attempt:
Great videos and a great car, thank you for sharing.
Congratulations to both parties. That is truly a sweet ride, and is among the 1%-ers, Speedster-wise, IMHO.
Congratulations to both parties. That is truly a sweet ride, and is among the 1%-ers, Speedster-wise, IMHO.
Truer words are seldom spoken.
Ted
I certainly hope Tom finds a way to get it to Carlisle some day. Lord knows, I never did and was sorry I could never show it to you guys in person.
It's Drewek's ole beauty. Rich traded it (and another 911) in for a super car. Word on the street is that Rich fell in love with the "Fast and Furious" franchise and had to get a Honda for himself. He settled for the NSX because he was too tall for the CRX.
Ted
Ted, it was the del Sol model that I had my eyes on, you know, similar curvy lines to a Speedster with a Targa top. The NSX was a lucky find after Nuckels pushed me for a Ferrari.
It's Drewek's ole beauty. Rich traded it (and another 911) in for a super car. Word on the street is that Rich fell in love with the "Fast and Furious" franchise and had to get a Honda for himself. He settled for the NSX because he was too tall for the CRX.
Ted
Ted, it was the del Sol model that I had my eyes on, you know, similar curvy lines to a Speedster with a Targa top. The NSX was a lucky find after Nuckels pushed me for a Ferrari.
That made me laugh. My mind flashed over to Vinny in the pink Miata.
Ya, if I hadn't been so picky looking for a pink del Sol, who knows where I could have been these days.
I went to Morrow Bay to see this car (the Speedster) a few years ago --it was worth the trip.
Well things are coming along now and by end of this week I should hold title to "Sharona II" or the "2.7L Monster" whichever you prefer.
Took delivery of my Safecraft 50-1025 Halon unit (hope to install at Carlisle or upon return to FL).
Assisted daughter in buying GMC Sierra to trailer 2.7L Monster to Carlisle from Chicago; then to FL at end of that weekend.
Crawdad-Dennis, get ready for some long drives as the Pilot/Co-Pilot.
Look forward to sharing with SOC group and more important, for me, to learn from Rich and others about this Jake Raby special Type IV design.
Hope I will be able to get some sleep week leading to Carlisle. 
That's great news, Tom! 
Congrats Tom.
That is very cool, Tom. We look forward to seeing you in Carlisle!
Hi Tom .... looking forward to meeting you. One JR 2.7L Type IV meets one JR 2.5L Suby
Meets a JR 2165 Type1(me) and a 2270 type4(Lenny) and Jack's 2056(right?) type4.
Cool, more JR engines than ever in one place!
am looking forward to the party
