Wanted: Beck or Intermeccanica 356 with Subaru Engine

IM for sale by Marty

Marty's car is sold.

Ben - You’re asking for a very specific combination that is probably going to be hard to find.  Subaru-powered cars are relatively new and still in the minority.  Adding a specific color and the (understandable) requirement for A/C and you’ve reduced your odds further.  Have you considered having a new one built or buying used and getting your required updates done?

Yes, in-fact, we are going to visit Beck in Indiana within the next 6 weeks or so. But I thought I would throw this out there just in case. 

Good idea.  If you get there before they deliver my Coupe please take some pics.

Sure thing. We should be there by the end of August. Let me know if yours is still there and I am happy to send you pics or a video. My cell is 901-921-8589. Thanks!

901?  Are you in the Memphis Area?

Yes I am. 

I grew up in Memphis and lived there off and on until 1999.  We lived in Collierville from ‘93-‘99.

A good friend of many of us here is John Hallstrand, who moved to Memphis within the last year to be near his daughter.  John had the first Subaru-powered 356 (an SAS cabriolet) sold to the public.  I believe he got it back in 2004 and only sold it a few years ago.

That’s cool. I live in Collierville too. 
my wife’s family owns the Silver Caboose restaurant on the square in Collierville (in case you remember). 

I have seen this one around Collierville as well. But I haven’t met the owner yet... 

Nice looking Vintage.  We lived in Clearlake Estates right on the Fayette county line.  Used to love going to Fisherville for Catfish at the Wolf River Cafe.  I think they finally closed a year or two ago.  I'm trying to remember if the Silver Caboose was there when we were.

Nope, they are still open, and it is still delicious. 

Great to hear!  My memory was faulty.  They’re obviously in Roseville, not Fisherville.  Have some of their hush puppies and pickled green tomatoes for me, will you?

You got it. I will let you know when we get our trip booked. 

Man I’m hungry now!!

Ben, exactly what i am looking for! I live in South also. Let me know if you find two! 😎😷🇺🇸

Hi Ben,

I just  joined the site today and found your post looking for this very type of build. I've been dreaming about doing the same myself for several years now.  Please document your adventure and best of luck!

Cheers,

Chris

@Ben

I have a SAS Cabriolet built in 2012 that I may consider selling.   It has verything you're after.   The AC isn't working, but it's there.  I love the car, but I don't really have enough time to enjoy it.  It's only been out of the garage 4 times this summer.

about to list my IM. 2004 with CA SPCN title. Tube frame. Loaded Convertible D replica. Doesn't have the SUbie but you can convert. Had AC from factory but its removed, still have all the trim to put back. I am 6'3. I fit below the windshield well and comfortable on long drives.

Thank you for the additional posts. I believe at this time we are committed to buying a Beck. We are heading up there in the next few weeks and will either get on the list for a new build, or stay in the que for a used model and then have them customize it to our specifications. Love the pictures of the Convertible D and Cabriolet!

You won't be sorry.  The Hines folks are good people and the customer service is top level.  Not to mention how nice their products are.  I have many times wished I was closer and could make a visit.

I drove a nicely appointed beck subie. It was very well made and performed excellent. Definitely had to self govern the power to weight ratio. They had all the plumbing neatly integrated to frame rails, nice touch. 

I was just about to have Beck build me a Suby powered car when the used SAS came up for sale.

I wanted the taller widshield, but there was no way I was going to get in line for a new SAS.