Vintage on Ebay left at beach to deteriorate.

Humidity and mildew, with a few rain showers thrown in.  That license plate light is epic!

Buff it out, bolt new stuff on, drive it.

I could imagine the pan and suspension is in pretty rough shape - no pics shown of that - the engine looks quite rough (at least cosmetically) too.

Almost makes you wonder if it spent some time under water, doesn't it?  I say this because I live in a humid coastal area and my car stays less than 8 miles from the beach, and I have no visible rust.  Notice that there is a picture in the ebay ad that shows what appears to be a lot of sand caked around the "frunk" seal.  Not sure how else it would get there.

I think he parked it on the beach at low tide!  Geeze even the horn button is rusty.  And the aluminum dulled by salt.  $6k max and it be fun driver to replace chrome bits.

Took it for a drive on the beach...cheap Chinese chrome!

Dr. Sloan... calling Dr. Sloan ... Dr Sloan to the emergency room... STAT

Its not a super wide or a standard - its the in between model.... Dr Sloan wont like it - 

Dr Sloan won't discriminate if the deal is right...

Already contacted the Seller...we'll see how it pans out.

WOLFGANG posted:

I think he parked it on the beach at low tide!  Geeze even the horn button is rusty.  And the aluminum dulled by salt.  $6k max and it be fun driver to replace chrome bits.

Greg you have a dialog   ....get a hold of me asap like today re: Need to talk to you -  your speedster. drclockATpa.net   7one7 eight six 0 eight 4 seven 6

I live at the beach.  Yes, salt air can cause corrosion over a period of time.  However, this car, as well as being driven, also looks like it was also used as a submarine!

Maybe the owner liked to do this:

I think this guy drove out in the waves and got stuck!

Abuser!

Hi everyone I am the seller! I'm a noob to this site but I have the same user name on Pelican and the Early S Registry. I will have the car on a lift Monday for all to see undercarriage. I spoke this morning to drclock about the car, it runs really well but not so much on stopping, lol. I would love to keep this. car but I am in the final phase of completing my backdated 911 RSR hot rod and have no spare time for this car.

as to the sand more recently we had a huge storm here with unbekiveBle winds and they deposited a whole bunch of sand in this cars interior

this is whats taking up all my time at the moment

Very nice flyn and welcome to the site!

!

Flyn

Welcome

Unfortunately my project speedster was close to Va Beach and in much worse shape than your ride. The salt can really do a number on a car. Bottom was falling out as well.

Good luck on your sale and new project. 

Nice backdate project!

How do you like the Braid wheels?  I've been looking at those.

Schu - and your's had +20 years on his!

Let me know Monday on the underside condition and email pics to drclockATpa.net

tnx  Alan

Braids are very nice, I had to custom order the sizes for a factory turbo look car, 15" x 9's and 11's in the RSR frosted finish. Paul, the USA Braid rep was very helpful in the order process and it took about 3 weeks for delivery. Michelin TB tires are pricey at over 2K for the set, and availability can be an issue as well. 

Bob: IM S6 posted:

Nice backdate project!

How do you like the Braid wheels?  I've been looking at those.

I like the Braid BZ-Classic wheel.  

16x6 with a 35mm offset (13.2 pounds) and it can be ordered with a RSR finish.

VERY NICE 

Bob, would you go with the 6" in the front and 7" in the rear?

Ron

I currently have 6" front, 8" rear at 16" diameter, and with almost new tires, I will try to stay with these measurements.  Still looking at options and trying to figure out what offset I really need.

According to Henry, I can use:

Front:  Std. 911, 120 mm backset, 6x16

Rear:  Std. Carrera II or later, 140 mm backset, 8x16

Over $12k bids.... I hope whoever ends up this project is aware of the unseen salt air damage aka rust & corrosion that will need to be resolved to include every electrical component and renew every metal item... i.e seat tracks, brackets etc. etc. etc.  A lot of work even for an experienced person.

I'd be in at 8k, but over that. Doc Clock is right, there is way too much to replace.

-=theron

When Teby, Anand, and I were hanging out with Dr. Sloan we were discussing this car and I don't think any of us would have paid over $5K for that car due to the extensive amount of work it needed. New chrome pieces, possibly a new wiring harness, extensive engine work, body resurrection, new interior, and the unknown potential of a rusted out chassis were too much for us.

Maybe the bidder missed the part about it being a replica.

Crazy!

I am not knocking this speedster but putting things into perspective ......                          All door, hood , deck lid latches, handles, gauges. All wiring and switches, all lighting, all trim, anything that is metal will have issues. Entire brake system too. Then even though it happens to run, there surely are Gremlins and unknowns within the engine bay ....I think the heavy steel items could be wire wheeled and painted.    The top snaps are rusted and that will have stained the material and the carpet bad.... Perhaps the paint can be brought back but I wouldn't bet on it.  Assuming that the aluminum wheels and windshield frame can be fine sanded and polished. A minimal investment of over $5000 plus the buyers time IF....... he is lucky enough to be able to do all the work without labor costs. A Lot Of Work ...and even I would pass on this one. 'Drclock'

Submarines are expensive!

A friend bought the car from me and he took off all chrome trim yesterday, he will be removing bumpers and windscreen today. Also drop motor/trans today and buy new 4 wheel disc kit with new lines, hardware, rotors, calipers, spindles. Carpet got vacumed and actually looks nice, no mildew. Replacing all snaps and associated hardware on top and tonneau covers. Just under 2K for the above, not including cosmetic refreshing of engine and trans.

Do any of you know someone to widen the Porsche 5x130 KPZ steel wheels?

Current bid is $13K am I missing something?If that sells for that kind of money mines a $20K car now...

So you sold Capt. Nemo and it is still running up eBay bids?

Maybe its a 2 for 1 sale!

I am going to pull the ad down tomorrow, I just wanted to get an idea where it would go to.

See how many favors he's gonna owe me! lol

flyn-hawn posted:

I am going to pull the ad down tomorrow, I just wanted to get an idea where it would go to.

See how many favors he's gonna owe me! lol

Hmmmm?   I hope the current high bidder is your friend who is buying it.   Not very fair to the bidders in a No Reserve auction. 

Yup, I'd be PISSED! Kinda shady if you ask me...

Ditto. Play fair, please.