Hey there,
I haven't introduced myself to this group and I will do that later in the Newbie section. I have been reading posts and researching the major manufacturers for a few days now. I am not new to the kit car or replica market, but new to the 356 market. I currently am selling my Superformance Cobra replica ( http://www.clubcobra.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=298 ) and will be purchasing a 356 speedster replica soon. My wife has had nothing to do with my automobile sickness in the past, but in reading one of my kitcar magazines said that she had found the most beautiful car she had ever seen and if I owned one she would go for drives with me and would drive it herself (NOT). It was an IM 356 in dark gray... I was amazed... this is the car I have wanted since I was a kid. I immediately put together a classified for my cobra and priced it ridiculously cheaply so it would sell fast.
So, what do I want....
I may end up having a turn key built for me by Thunder Ranch, Beck, or Vintage and I talked to all of them about their cars, but I would like to dip my toe in the water with a used one. If I could find:
Half decent powered engine (100 hp+)
Air Conditioning or the ability to put one in aftermarket.
Black with Tan/Black Interior or
Silver with Red/Burgandy/Gray/Black Interior (I know, thats what they all are right...)
Show quality condition is a MUST.
Under 10K on car.
Completely classic look (meaning no widebody).
Location not a problem as I am willing to fly and drive or ship.
I would be happy with any of the above in the 20K area, but like I said, if I sell my cobra soon, I will build one. I would love to find an Intermeccanica for that kind of money (or close to it) but won't hold my breath. I have looked pretty far back on the classifieds but wanted to know if anyone is holding out and hasn't listed one or if anyone knows of one that isn't on this site.
Thanks in advance.
James
Charlotte, NC
aldersonjames2002@yahoo.com (I return email quickly)