The search begins, what do the pro's think about these Speedsters?

Another one that's nearby...

http://orangecounty.craigslist.../cto/3012220415.html

 

Would spending $20k on a used one such as the two I've posted be out of line?

 

Here's an IM (which from what I'm reading are the ones to go for) but it's yellow and looks to need some work (probably an old build)

Worth it for the price?

 

http://inlandempire.craigslist.../cto/3067951257.html

 

 

The first one I know...It belonged to a guy name David Salvato in Long Beach, he was a member here one time, it was a great tub back then but it's got 13K miles now....

I can't quote price, but a new tub from Vintage is in the 25K neighborhood, so do the math...

 

The second tub is also a vintage, and not worth the money either...

the IM has that patina thing going on, and might be worth the money, but still a stretch....

Go to Vintage & talk to Kirk....

Hello...(who ever you are :-) ) The last one I can comment on and it's worth no where near $13,500. I bought an older IM in late 2010 for $6500 and drove it from

Boise, Idaho to Ottawa Canada and all it needed was new tires. That yellow car might be worth $5K as is and would make a real nice platform for a $7K-$8K refit including a good Subaru engine setup. Avoid this one if you don't like working on cars. YMMV

Thank you for your insight.

What (in your opinion) do you think the silver one is worth? If he's negotiable, I would deal.  The engine's mileage is not a big deal to me as the rebuilds are fairly cheap on the VW's.  I suppose a chassis with that kind of mileage is another story.  What would you pay for it?

 

 

 

Sorry.. yes, I am new here and in love with the car.  I'm sort of a research monkey and like to be sure and get the opinions of those in the know (you guys).

Thanks for your input on the yellow one, I was just throwing it out there as I keep reading about the IM and how everyone wants one.  Just getting an idea of what the older ones are worth.

Thanks

You would think that someone over pricing a car for sale would at least clean it up!

Hi Christian.  Welcome to the madness!  You just missed out on the coolest silver Speedster Outlaw by a couple of weeks.  Here is a link to the pictures and a video.

http://kvan.hopto.org/silveroutlawspeedster.htm

 

I will be selling a black/camel Vintage in a couple of weeks and it has a 1915 with a 3:88 Freeway Flyer transmission.  It will sell for between $19K and $21K.

Troy

The tube-framed IMs are great vehicles, with the more recent ones being seriously upscale.  That yellow one is an early pan-based car, and is really nothing special.  Dave Stroud is right about its value.  Newer used IMs can go for $30k+ to more than double that, but they are very different cars.

 

I am understandably biased toward Becks.  If you're looking for a traditional-bodied Speedster, check out Tom Dewalt's car in this forum.  I think he's got it priced very fairly.

What is Tom Dewalt's Screen Name?

Anyone have a link to his F/S ad?

Tom's screen name is "hacksaw57". Link to his Beck:

Porsche : 356 Chamonix (Beck) Replica 1957 Chamonix Beck 356 Porsche Speedster R...

Ah yes, I have seen that one and it's beautiful

I'm really set on a Silver or Red one at the moment though. I would hate to "settle" on a purchase of this size.

Truckster....Before you buy an "out of state" tub, be sure registration in Ca. won't

be a hastle...It can be on Tube based cars....

I was thinking that as well. A Becks style would be much more difficult for sure as it's not going to be registered as a VW.

Luckily it seems that there are a few Speedsters here and there in So. CA.

Just have to wait for the right one to come along.

 

I look forward to checking this one out on Sunday.

http://orangecounty.craigslist.../cto/3086194661.html

 

What "should" this car be worth?

I fear a $15k offer would be low-ball for what he is asking but $19k seems way high for an older VS build with such high mileage.

It all depends on how motivated he is.....If you really like the car, everything else is fixable.

but 16K for a tub with that mileage would be my max, provided everything is in good condition....My motor guy is in torrance...Powerhaus...look him up...name is John....

Ah yes... I have been there!

 

In fact, my second (real job) during high school (Torrance High) was across the way at Hot Rod Performance.  I worked there before the move back when they were on Sepulveda (where the Boys/Girls club is now).  I used to build high perf. engines, install Nitrous systems etc.  Seems they sell race gas and nitrous these days more than anything.

 

I would still like to shoot the **** with ya if you have time.  You gonna be around this Friday?

I am around most weekdays in the afternoons..semi-retired at this point, so I have a fair amout of time on my hands....you must cruise on over to my place....

call me, I'll give you my address, I'm afraid that since the new site was created that any

personal info will flow over to other social sites from here...

310 429-5838...

Storing your number now.  Would love to pick your brain on these great little cars.

Sorry, I didn't catch your name? 

His name is Vince, it's pronounced "B-A-S-T-A-R-D"

-=theron

LOL

I'll be sure to have my guard up when I greet him

and that last post came from the site administrator...so it must be true....

 

Is it just me or do Vince & Gerd remind you of these guys? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...youtube_gdata_player

I contacted Kirk at VS and will be heading over to his shop Friday morning to take a look around. Probably meet up with Vince afterwards in Torrance, NOT West Hollywood.  haha

Wear your Kevlar underwear.  Vince can be unpredictable.

Hey truckster....

I am on stand-by for jury duty...the court system obviously does not understand who they are dealing with here...

I wouldn't mind a trip to Kirks, would actually consider taking my tub, so give me a call thursday evening, I'll know then if I have to report for Jury Duty...

Oh man! That would be awesome!  Getting a ride in a bad ass ride on the way to a bad ass shop!

I'll call you tomorrow between 6-8 pm to see what your status is.

 

Friday morning I was going to work on the Notchback and throw a new master cylinder in it (only thing stopping me from selling it)  But that won't take too long

FYI my # is

(3one0)9one9-78two6

-Christian

Good luck on your search Christian, sometimes that is half the fun. 

 

Tim

more than half the fun is running with this group of knuckleheads....

Christian, looking forward to soiling another West coaster....

 

 

Vince is a sweetie - don't let his online 'tude fool you.  By the way - welcome to the site.  I love the people here.  My favorite buncha degenerates!

 

angela

Yep, met Vince Thursday night. My girlfriend and I went over and talked for an hour or so.  Hell, we may even show up to the party on the 14

And your girlfriend left unmolested?

Vince must be under the weather!

I think so... Vince took me for a ride in his tub and we left her with his wife.
Vince didn't try any funny business with me but I haven't asked my GF what went down while we were gone.

hmmmm

 

Christian's GF is a looker to say the least, but my wife informed me that she is the same age as my girls, and I went limp...I told my wife that in the future, don't ask age.

I think they would make a good addition to our group....hopefully they will show on the 14th..

 

I went and looked at the Silver one on Craigslist (http://orangecounty.craigslist.../cto/3086194661.html)

Nice car, drove great and was solid.  The seller wouldn't budge under $18k.

Said he might throw it on eBay.

 

If it's still around in a week or so, I'll throw another email his way.

 

In the meantime, if anyone out there knows of a Silver / Black tub for sale, I'll give ya a free pass at hitting on my GF at the pool party

Christian - There is a used Beck in Bremen, silver with black interior. 

 

http://www.beckspeedster.com/usedbeckinventory.html

 

Thanks!

It's nice, a little too rich for my blood however

Think I wanna cap my purchase at $20k

Prefer something around $15k though...

 

This was in your price range don't know if it is still for sale. 

 

http://www.driventoys.com/disp...ent/2135445019620441

 

Thanks, I posted in that thread and sent him a message.