It's all a matter of money, how you will use the car, and how much you are into detail. If the car is going to be a sunny weekend special, buy a VS with an upgraded engine (say a 1,915 or 2,110cc CB Perf. built), transmission (3.88 with super diff and close ratios), brakes, and paint. maybe $25,000?
If you want the best quality build and handling, buy an IM with the same upgrades for about $7,500 more. Henry at Intermeccanica will build you a Speedster or convertible "D". The Speedster will have the same visibility and lack of weather protection as the orginal Speedsters did (spell that drip and wet); the "D" is more comfortable (seats) with better weather protection and visibility (windshield is about 2 3/4" higher, rear window is larger, top is a bit higher and lined, roll up windows).
Years ago I had a '56 356A Porsche 1600 Super Speedster; my current toy car is an IM "D" with 901 5-speed transaxle, 4-wheel disk brakes, and 170 BHP 2,110cc engine. The IM is superior IN EVERY WAY to my old Porsche. Good luck...
(Message Edited 8/20/2002 2:48:38 PM)