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Reply to "Update on Joel Roth's Beck Super Coupe"

@Bob: IM S6 posted:

Well, as I've never driven a Beck Super Coupe, I can't really say that much.  Carey makes a good car, and I have my opinions on Henry's builds, all super positive, of course.  Both makers have a long, solid history of quality products.  Henry does not built a coupe, so I think that is one major difference.

'nuff said from me.  I'm sure others may/will chime in.

I can say I would not trade my IM6 for any other make.

I like this discussion because it points out that a true custom build requires a whole life experience to come together in your likes, dislikes culminating to a plan of action for a custom bespoked automobile.  We all know we are in the Duplication/Replica realms but it becomes your own creation, "Restomod" it may take you more than one try to get it "more right" or flush out the errors but as time goes on you will get closer to realizing what you want.  I wanted a coupe originally but at the time Henry was not building one and I did not know Carey, nor could we north of 49thparallel dwellers easily access the USA products.  At least not when I was building mine, so I had to buy pretty much from IM to get an experienced builder, and I am very happy with my car.

"For all you guys with Intermeccanica's, what are the main differences between an Intermeccanica and a Beck Super Coupe?"

IM's can be built with a 911 full front end and rear suspension with 3.6L 6cyl.

My car was the first full subie built by Henry.  A 4cyl 2.5L EJ, N/A  5 speed R&P reversed tranny and it has dual rads behind each light.  This, with the new gas tank we designed enabled the full front of the car to be used as a full larger trunk @Dave Mitchell.  BTW, My rear suspension is a Type I trailing arm and for those guys who must, an early 944  Essentially,  IM builds a beam base model to full 911 using  P infrastructure essentially.



The SCoupe is for sure a new complete engineering accomplishment for Carey and his guys  and a modern suspension which will allow them do offer I would think a more consistent platform for their builds.  I am following the evolotion of their cars with interest but as of yet I have not driven one

I agree that having Carey comment on the forum, is certainly adding tremendously to this forum !  

Joel hope this helps to clarify our northern resident builder, and best of luck working up your build sheet for your car.  

Ray

P.S. Next year in Carlisle we should have a Special Edition Manufacturer's award given to Carey for all his generous support of our hobby !  

Last edited by IaM-Ray
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