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Hi everyone

i am new to the speedster world and smitten. Been looking for about a month, learned the market is not abundant. Is it really a 1-2 year wait for a new one? I kind of want to buy new but don’t want to wait. Also thought buying new might be best for someone who knows NOTHING about the mechanics . Looked at used one yesterday, it’s nice but not that perfect color combo I want, grey with tan interior has my heart.
Opinions, thoughts?

I went through a similar internal debate and ended up buying new.  I was fixated on a narrow choice of colors, although in truth I would have been happy with a great number of colors so don’t limit yourself too much.  

My wait time was 11 months from Vintage Motorcars, I received it March of this year.   Word is the wait time now would likely be double that for a car ordered today.  I see you are in Woodland Hills.  Vintage Motorcars is the closest builder to your home and they come highly recommended on this site.  New or used I think a VMC build would be a good choice for you.  If used, a Beck (if registered in California) would also be a great choice.

Question - how many have you seen in person?  Have you been for a ride or have you driven one?  I only ask because you saw you are recently smitten and you self identify as a non mechanic.  I would suggest you learn as much as you can about what these cars are like to drive and own (and repair and maintain)  before making a commitment.  Or just follow your heart and buy one - life is short.  

Jon

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