The owner states the car is registered in the US. He brought it up to Quebec, but never bothered registering it in Canada. He doesn't state the year (that I can see) but the dash, seats, etc., look like they're from an early model. Possibly a pan car.
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looks like a nice car. 4 wheel discs..might be a newer version. I'm not into that puke green interior though. The rest of the car has great features.
Owner kinda sorta' sounds like a conman but I'm probably wrong. Now what.. you have to send a wire to Saudi Arabia 'cause he's in the desert buying a camel herd and won't be back for the end of the auction?..or his latest big aquisition... a Veyron from Prince CJ'
Owner kinda sorta' sounds like a conman but I'm probably wrong. Now what.. you have to send a wire to Saudi Arabia 'cause he's in the desert buying a camel herd and won't be back for the end of the auction?..or his latest big aquisition... a Veyron from Prince CJ'
Ron and Barne,
It sounded good at first but the guy never sent the info I asked. Yeah, the green interior is something else! Time to move on.
Anyway, I'm checking on a lead in Washington State. Will let you all know how it goes.
It sounded good at first but the guy never sent the info I asked. Yeah, the green interior is something else! Time to move on.
Anyway, I'm checking on a lead in Washington State. Will let you all know how it goes.
That Ebay car is a pan based car.
Don't let the interior color bother you. Ship it here, I'll dye it any color you want.
I was up in WA last week. Would have been glad to look at the WA one. Don't know diddly squat about VWs but I have pretty good sense for making sure of what is or what is not a good car.
angela
I was up in WA last week. Would have been glad to look at the WA one. Don't know diddly squat about VWs but I have pretty good sense for making sure of what is or what is not a good car.
angela
Will, I've been finding out quite a few sellers are trying to sell their vehicles as a tube chassis when they're actually a VW pan chassis, particularly with IMs. Henry Riesner has been very helpful by walking me through the maze. Apparently anything from 1975 to 1986 will be a VW pan chassis. VINs and chassis pictures are a big help, but I suspect a lot of sellers don't want to give out the VIN for other reasons.
Angela, shucks I've been having a hard time trying to find someone to inspect the car in Tacoma, WA. The guy hasn't called me back so I may have to keep looking, shucks ,the fun continues. Hey, maybe if I find a car but don't like the leather color, I could have you come to Hawaii to dye it!
Angela, shucks I've been having a hard time trying to find someone to inspect the car in Tacoma, WA. The guy hasn't called me back so I may have to keep looking, shucks ,the fun continues. Hey, maybe if I find a car but don't like the leather color, I could have you come to Hawaii to dye it!
If the vehicle has a conforming VIN, I'll give it out during the sale.
But on cars with less than 17 digit and any non-conforming VIN (which will be most of the cars you are looking at) I would not give it out until I absolutely had to - like at the point where I know who you are, where you are from, etc. On ebay, I would do it because it is required and because it is such a public site. I've also sold on Autotrader.com where the VIN must be disclosed. If that's the rules - I comply. But otherwise, I am pretty discreet about the VIN.
Alot of internet theft out there right now. People will still pictures they see online or that they take at a car show, provide the VIN and try to sell the car. Collect the deposit and disappear. They provide the VIN as a way to provide (false) authenticity. I've caught people doing this a couple of times on ebay with 911's and have gotten their auctions stopped. Alot of craigslist scams with this as well - usually high dollar cars that attract out of the area attention. Obviously they dont' want to sell to anyone local - they want an electronic transaction, or western union, etc.
When I display a car at a show, I slide a business card over the VIN if it is in the windshield (standard location for a public VIN). I know it sounds paranoid, but I actually caught someone writing the VIN down on my Dad's Monte Carlo Aerocoupe at a show. I'm like...Uhhh....can I help you? Apparently I couldn't because he abruptly walked off.
angela
But on cars with less than 17 digit and any non-conforming VIN (which will be most of the cars you are looking at) I would not give it out until I absolutely had to - like at the point where I know who you are, where you are from, etc. On ebay, I would do it because it is required and because it is such a public site. I've also sold on Autotrader.com where the VIN must be disclosed. If that's the rules - I comply. But otherwise, I am pretty discreet about the VIN.
Alot of internet theft out there right now. People will still pictures they see online or that they take at a car show, provide the VIN and try to sell the car. Collect the deposit and disappear. They provide the VIN as a way to provide (false) authenticity. I've caught people doing this a couple of times on ebay with 911's and have gotten their auctions stopped. Alot of craigslist scams with this as well - usually high dollar cars that attract out of the area attention. Obviously they dont' want to sell to anyone local - they want an electronic transaction, or western union, etc.
When I display a car at a show, I slide a business card over the VIN if it is in the windshield (standard location for a public VIN). I know it sounds paranoid, but I actually caught someone writing the VIN down on my Dad's Monte Carlo Aerocoupe at a show. I'm like...Uhhh....can I help you? Apparently I couldn't because he abruptly walked off.
angela
Not a done deal yet but got a price on a 1988 IM Roadster Convertible "D", $22,000 in Washington state. He has a 2330 cc motor in it which I guess equates to about 20 to 25 MPG. A little lower than what I was wanting but I could live with it.
White on tan with approximately 19,000 miles. A black 1/4 tonneau. Has radio and heater but everything else sounds minimal, just how I want it.
Seller says the hydraulic ram on the hood won't hold the hood up, won't shift from 3rd into 2nd, ($1500 fix?) "heater sucks", radio buzzes (which I equate to the high voltage coil, or something he had installed).
Waiting from Henry so I can arrange can inspection. Will keep you posted.
White on tan with approximately 19,000 miles. A black 1/4 tonneau. Has radio and heater but everything else sounds minimal, just how I want it.
Seller says the hydraulic ram on the hood won't hold the hood up, won't shift from 3rd into 2nd, ($1500 fix?) "heater sucks", radio buzzes (which I equate to the high voltage coil, or something he had installed).
Waiting from Henry so I can arrange can inspection. Will keep you posted.
Ed,
Even though it's an IM I think that's a pretty high price for one so old. I bought my 2001 for $24.5K with 04300 miles and a good list of Henryoptions like all leather, all discbrakes, bumper guards, courtesy lights, radio with amp and four speakers, power antenna, zip out large rear window, dual mirrors, rear lapbelts, nardi wheel, seatback pockets, custom floor mats, all squareweave carpeting, dual range seat heaters, and 90 HP and the other features that make the roadsters so nice - the rollup windows, watertight top, cushy seats, and added extra soundproofing.
The frame makes the car stiff and quiet going down the road - no flexing makes for no squeeks, and the whole assembly results in a vehicle that's as solid feeling as a new Honda Accord.
I'm saying it's worth the wait for one of IM's later production cars because their methods are a model of continuous improvements. Mine's good, but I have no doubt that a 2006 is better in a hundred small ways.
(I was reading directly from the option list of my car. Henry was nice enough to send me their original order info data on the car even though it left his hands over ten years ago.)
Even though it's an IM I think that's a pretty high price for one so old. I bought my 2001 for $24.5K with 04300 miles and a good list of Henryoptions like all leather, all discbrakes, bumper guards, courtesy lights, radio with amp and four speakers, power antenna, zip out large rear window, dual mirrors, rear lapbelts, nardi wheel, seatback pockets, custom floor mats, all squareweave carpeting, dual range seat heaters, and 90 HP and the other features that make the roadsters so nice - the rollup windows, watertight top, cushy seats, and added extra soundproofing.
The frame makes the car stiff and quiet going down the road - no flexing makes for no squeeks, and the whole assembly results in a vehicle that's as solid feeling as a new Honda Accord.
I'm saying it's worth the wait for one of IM's later production cars because their methods are a model of continuous improvements. Mine's good, but I have no doubt that a 2006 is better in a hundred small ways.
(I was reading directly from the option list of my car. Henry was nice enough to send me their original order info data on the car even though it left his hands over ten years ago.)
If Henry's brokering it, then you should feel very comfortable that he can square away any issues and that you will be getting a solid car. There is value in having Henry involved.
Ken-I've been trying to contact you. I'm down the road a piece. Is your e-mail operating?
Tom Toler
Vancouver WA
I don't know Tom, but use leikhe-at-live.com and I'll see it eventually.
Truth is that I seldom get much important email so I only open the mail once in the morning and sometimes sometime in the afternoon. But I'll watch for yours, OK?
Now I'll go see what email address is showing in my thing here....
Truth is that I seldom get much important email so I only open the mail once in the morning and sometimes sometime in the afternoon. But I'll watch for yours, OK?
Now I'll go see what email address is showing in my thing here....
Ken,
No luck. Address not accepted.
Tom
No luck. Address not accepted.
Tom
I got you in my gmail account, Tom, and replied in affirmative.
Not sure what's going on with live.com - you're not in the inbox or the junk mail box but use the gmail if you want to communicate more and I'll keep a closer eye on it.
Not sure what's going on with live.com - you're not in the inbox or the junk mail box but use the gmail if you want to communicate more and I'll keep a closer eye on it.
Thanks Ken
I was with the understanding that around $22K to $24K I would get a good IM. As you can see, there are some things that need to be addressed. What scares me is dealing with the trans for this car right after paying for it.
Of course you have a good point in holding out for a more recent version with subtle refinements.
I do know where I can get some great Becks.
I was with the understanding that around $22K to $24K I would get a good IM. As you can see, there are some things that need to be addressed. What scares me is dealing with the trans for this car right after paying for it.
Of course you have a good point in holding out for a more recent version with subtle refinements.
I do know where I can get some great Becks.
Didn't close on the deal in Washington. Back in the hunt.
Ed, When I was looking I did an email to all the IM owners on the SOC site and it turned over a lot of leads... Some I wish I had been able to make happen. Some that weren't thinking of selling when they got my email got back in touch shortly after because circumstances had changed etc, and they decided to sell. I just sorted by Manufacturer at the REGISTRY key on this site and and then I emailed to all the owners of cars that I really liked. May be worth a shot if you are dead set on a Roadster like I was...Good Luck. Chris
Chris,
Thanks for the information. I tried your suggestion and am waiting for the replies.
Thanks for the information. I tried your suggestion and am waiting for the replies.
Chris,
I sent emails to three memebers, two of them had sold their IMs. Thank you for the suggestion, it was definitely worth the try (I might have to broaden my selection). Will keep looking.
To you all,
It’s been a while since my last post but I finally pulled the trigger and bought Tom’s merlot 2005 Chamonix, I ‘m having it inspected right now and hope to have it shipped to Hawaii by next week.
Sadly, this will end this thread but I’ve learned a lot from you folks at SOC and Carey at Specialty Edition/Beck. Thanks SOC and Carey!
I hope to contribute more to the forum as my journey continues.
Congrats!
Now you'll be posting your fun drives around your beautiful island of OAHU...
Welcome to the madness fellow Beck owner. Boy, do I have cruise envy! Think of me in Detroit next winter while my car's in storage (actually with Carey this winter for upgrades).
Thanks CR,
Kauai also has some beautiful drives. Too bad the Super ferry didn't make it, could have been crusing with the outer island tubs.
Thanks Tom,
Glad to be aboard (or soon to be). Actually, I'm from your neck of the woods, wolverine territory.
I can say truthfully, the madness started in the hunt. (My wife is still trying to understand why I was so engrossed in finding a 356). Little does she know the real madness hasn't even started........ 
Madness?????
WHAT MADNESS?????
Wolverine territory....Go Blue!
She'll never understand...
Congrats. The wait to get it is the worst part once you've pulled the trigger, but the pay off is Awesome!! Enjoy the new ride!
I was okay for a week or two but, you're right Scro the wait is killling me! Purchased the car on June 21 and the car got shipped out on July 12 after an inspection, with still another +2 weeks until it's arrival. Christmas in August!
Zukes, I feel your pain...... I am waiting till next spring... You have to post some pics when you finally do get your car.... Hang in there. It'll be here before you know it, then then fun begins!!!!
Check out the "Beck Speedster In Texas $17,500 Very Nice Car!" thread. That's about half what that car cost new a few hundred miles ago. Screamin' deal!
Scro, what am I worried about compared to your time frame! I'm sure your car will be a killer!
Hey! I just saw this thread,I live up in the Mililani area and have a Beck,and am very happy with it,it has been a great car. Here is a picture
If you are interested,I can meet you sometime and show you some stuff I did to it to make it even better..you will really love your Beck,enjoy!!
Aloha JBS,
Would love to hook up with you when I get the tub, I'm in Kailua. How do you like those fender mirrors? (Mine has the Talbot Berlin “green dot” fender-mount racing mirrors).
Howzit!
Yes,definitely hit me up when/if you have time to meet up and we can check out each others rides.
The mirrors unfortunately are drilled into the fender by the PO and if I had my way I would have only 1 mirror (driver side ofcourse)and they would not be so far out on the fenders. I can live with it,however if I paint the car ever,I will get rid of the other mirror.
Well, I can finally end this thread as my car arrived from Ohio! I picked it up this morning and you would not believe the attention it got as I was trying leave
the parking lot, let alone the people at the guard booth! Anyway, got on the road to drive home (the long way, naturally!) and you would not believe the smile I had on my face all the way home to beautiful Kailua (80s, clear and sunny)! Still trying to wipe the smile off my face.
Thank you all for the support through the research and purchasing of a great car! The fun continues as I start personalizing this tub of mine.
Pictures, pictures, pictures...
Congrats!
Congrats! Enjoy the ride!
Right on! It arrived! Hit me up on if you want to get together and let me check out your Beck . I wanty to show you this vintage speed shifter I put on mine,perfect for these cars! Enjoy!!
Congrats to you Ed!!! Hope to make a trip over to Oahu one day and check all those cool speedsters out. If you're ever on the Big Island give me a holler...
Jamesbondsilver,
I'd like to find out about that shifter too!
Aloha
Well, I got word from DMV, the car passes all requirements. Now I need to get a safety check and then the final steps in getting my plates! 
James Bond Silver,
I should be ready for a ride soon. Can you send me your email or phone number? I tried using the dialog function on this forum without success.
Pictures coming soon