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I'm very new to the 356 rep world and just trying to learn as much as possible about them before committing. I like the looks (color combo, flared fenders, etc.) of this one and thought I'd post here to 1) get opinions from many of you experts and 2) perhaps bring this car to someone else's attention if I don't buy it:
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If you are comfortable with spending $25 large, I'd suggest that you get with Kirk at Vintage Speedsters and see what it would cost for a new car just the way you want it.
If A/C is on your list, you might consider at least a 2110 cc engine.
Ad says the car has bumper guards, darned if I see them.
If you price out on the Vintage website,the options claimed in the ad it looks like it has a about $8k in upgrades over whatever the base price was on the car.
You don't mean "Rusty Tubs", do you Tom????
South Atlanta Motorsports
thats a very clean looking Speedster, Im also in the market for one right now(not in a hurry to by) but have been looking at a few, and the one that you posted was one that I called on. BobG / 2110cc '57 VS is right though, for that kind of coin you might what to look into having a new one built.
IF you go with Kirk AND a Super Wide than I highly recommend going with a 1969 or later IRS setup.
I spent around 20 mins on the phone with Kirk/Vintage this morning and then maybe an additional 45 mins or so on the phone with Steve/SAS.
If I could afford it (and was patient enough) I think I'd lean toward a Cabriolet from SAS, but don't want to spend $40k and wait 18-24 months.
I don't know what you're referring to with 1969/IRS--please clarify--thanks.
IRS: independent rear suspension
tracks and handles better than swing axle rear suspension.
We bought our '09 VS for about the same money and from a local dealer / third owner ... had just about everything we wanted and have been very happy with it after a few minor fine tuning issues.
At one point you mentioned "authenticity" as a factor - the old swing axle is more authentic but, of course, a wide body kills any hint of it being the real thing.
At one point you mentioned "authenticity" as a factor - the old swing axle is more authentic but, of course, a wide body kills any hint of it being the real thing.
At one point you mentioned "authenticity" as a factor - the old swing axle is more authentic but, of course, a wide body kills any hint of it being the real thing.
I think that you will be amazed by some of the SOC members VW Type 1 and 4 engines of today. I can't make much comparison between the multiple stock or slightly warmed over VW vehicles and engines I've owned and driven over the last 40 plus years and my 2110 cc Type 1 and the other VW engines I have seen, experienced or driven in Speedsters.
Take a jaunt in Stan Galat's, Rich Drewek's or Corey's Hoopty as examples of very healthy VW engines.
To coin a phrase, "It isn't your dad's VW engine anymore!"
I think that Suby's are terrific power plants and I can see one potentially in my future, but there is nothing like a strong running aircooled German engine in a Speedster. It just sounds, feels, behaves and provides an experience you don't get with anything else.
Drawbacks? Sure, but a ton of fun IMHO
