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Stan Galat

@Steven DeSimone posted:
Thank you. Im in the 25 to 35k range. Seems most subaru engines 356 out of my range. Information here is great. I'm patient, I will find my dream car...eventually.

Steven, There'e been some inflation in the market over the past 18 months or so. $25K is pretty much an entry point for a good looking, simple (VW powered) pan-based Speedster without a lot of issues. Spending less will require major refurbishing (paint, etc.), marginally more will get you a nicer version of the same thing.

Subaru powered Speedsters have been consistently bringing at least $40K.

Ed speaks from firsthand knowledge regarding a Subaru conversion, and Wolfgang's advice is solid. Your first car will not likely be your last if you stay in the hobby. It takes some time to decide if this whole thing is for you or not.

Good luck.

10/19/208:57 PM

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