My CMC Speedy. Check out earlier ads here for details.

Mine is still for sale.  Perfect weather coming soon for it in the North East USA !

PM me for details.

That hardtop looks awesome! Do you have more pics?

VLAD - I'm dealing with a perspective.buyer now. If he says no, I'll contact you! 

I just sold mine and have missed out on 3 Coupes by a few days. Oh well - maybe those werent mean to be and maybe this is the one. Let me know if yours still up for grabs and where car is located.

David's Speedster is on a way cool Metal-Craft chassis, and is a well sorted beautiful ride.. I did that hard top for him a few years ago. 

JHARRISON - I'm negotiating with someone currently.  If he does not buy I will get back to you.  Thank you for your interest.

Vlad posted:

That hardtop looks awesome! Do you have more pics?

@Vlad agree top looks good  I wonder who makes it and if it fits cmc only etc

Vlad posted:

That hardtop looks awesome! Do you have more pics?

3/25/2020 - still for sale! Last prospective buyer could not get loan for $. P. M. me if interested!

Or call 717-649-4576

DAVID BAYNE - BAYNIAC posted:

3/25/2020 - still for sale! Last prospective buyer could not get loan for $. P. M. me if interested!

@DAVID BAYNE - BAYNIAC - Camp Hill - PA⁷ have prospect check jJ best. 

Last two perspective buyers did not secure the loan $ before engaging me as potential buyers.  Very frustrating!

SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE !!!

Fresh state inspection, oil & filter change happening on 5/26.

Still for sale.

@DAVID BAYNE - BAYNIAC - Camp Hill - PA⁷ posted:

Fresh state inspection, oil & filter change happening on 5/26.

Still for sale.

 

Did you mention price?

$29,500 with hard top & Metalcraft tube frame!

I've worked on David's Speedster and we did the hard top too, the Metalcraft chassis is a plus and overall a nicely sorted, reliable Speedster ~

More pictures (interior and engine) would help it sell.  Do like the stance and polished Fuchs.

More pics⁸⁹

Here comes May, 2020 and stay at home rules are relaxing in many places.  My tube frame with lift off hard top CMC is still available.  My $29,500 Price is negotiable.  This car is like new with only 3,000 miles on it and carefully/totally sorted out.  Read the data sheet - it has everything!!!

My CMC OUTLAW is still for sale @  $29,500 (negotiable) - new fresh inspection, Brad Penn oil & filter.  Only 3k miles on it. Rare Metal Craft non-twisting tube frame & new rare custom fitted glass hardtop with new Haartz ragtop under it. 2110 cc/1800 lbs/160 HP. Gelcoat looks brand new.

I am 3rd owner. 2nd owner didn't drive it. All sort we d out & has every possible accessory you could want on one of these except Air conditioning, oll up windows or a Suby engine!

New accelerator cable, new shocks, new fuel filter. Run only on non ethanol fuel but runs fine on ethanol fuel too. 10 speakers, cup holders, door pulls, 911 console with 911 clock & 914 glove box.

This us the ultimate Speedster unless you need a super wide body or a coupe. I need Garage spacec for my new 1947 Studebaker M5 Pick Up Street Rod to park in.

Make me an offer!!!

Let's here some offers. 717-649-4576 

I'm still entertaining offers - most serious potential buyer offered max of $15k. I will not let it go for that with its custom Hard Top & Metalcraft tube frame.  Freshly inspected, oil & filter changed. Ready to roll to it's next owner. Only 3,000 miles on it & thoroughly sorted out. Plug & play!!!

I can't say enough good things about this speedster, it's super nice and the Metalcraft chassis and removal hard top take it over the top ( no pun)

C'mon folks, this is one hell of a deal here!

Cant understand why no one is stepping up.

Hi everyone. I am the guy who gave David his one serious offer, but I understand that he can't let it go for that.

I am absolutely head-over-heels in love with his car, but we have young children, a mortgage, college funds to contribute to, etc. We have some savings that I am willing to spend, but at this stage of life, I can't go into debt for a toy.

I want to be sure to say that David is a true gentleman. He understands my infatuation with the car and has tried to work with me on the price. It is going to break my heart when I hear/see/read that the car has sold. I just hope that the next owner is truly passionate about it and gives it the care it deserves.

for a beautiful car and a great guy!

@Teach     I have worked on David's speedster when I still had my shop in PA  The fit and finish are very well done. The desirable hard top we custom fit the the car with simple on and off fasteners and custom side curtains. The Metal Craft chassis is much sought after as it greatly increases the overall handling and ride and the list of plus's goes on and on with David's Speedster. Replica Speedster values are constantly appreciating which for every owner, is a positive financial investment.  IMHO and Speedster build experiences a $15k Speedster usually falls into an intense project category.  David's Speedster is very well sorted  with no known faults and is ready for a buyer's enjoyment. $29,500 is not a stretch value wise. 

@Alan Merklin posted:

@Teach     I have worked on David's speedster when I still had my shop in PA  The fit and finish are very well done. The desirable hard top we custom fit the the car with simple on and off fasteners and custom side curtains. The Metal Craft chassis is much sought after as it greatly increases the overall handling and ride and the list of plus's goes on and on with David's Speedster. Replica Speedster values are constantly appreciating which for every owner, is a positive financial investment.  IMHO and Speedster build experiences a $15k Speedster usually falls into an intense project category.  David's Speedster is very well sorted  with no known faults and is ready for a buyer's enjoyment. $29,500 is not a stretch value wise. 

If I wasn't already balls deep into my own $17K "intense project", I'd have already jumped on David's Speedster. Very sweet little ride, and I absolutely love the look of the hardtop.   

@DAVID BAYNE - BAYNIAC - Camp Hill - PA⁷ posted:

I'm still entertaining offers - most serious potential buyer offered max of $15k. I will not let it go for that with its custom Hard Top & Metalcraft tube frame.  Freshly inspected, oil & filter changed. Ready to roll to it's next owner. Only 3,000 miles on it & thoroughly sorted out. Plug & play!!!

What a douche! That offer is an absolute insult! Don't budge off of your price, it's easily worth that. Wait it out.

@Teach, We all understand that you have to set financial priorities, and it sounds like you have yours in the proper order.  There will be other cars when the time is right.  In the meantime, a few lottery tickets might help 🥴.

I will hold firm for a reasonable offer. My car us not over priced!

Nice car, @DAVID BAYNE - BAYNIAC - Camp Hill - PA⁷. It's worth the ask (and a lot more) with the chassis and top

... but I totally understand the limits of the offer. If that's what you've got @Teach, just wait for one where the ask is a bit closer to your budget. Nobody will sell for $.50 on the dollar, and you'll likely just honk people off by asking. I did that once, and blew my chances at what would have been a great car at a price I could afford at the time. I will say that your willingness to sacrifice will either grow or you'll find something else to spend your $15K on (and you can find a lot of automotive love for $15K.... just not with a Speedster).

When I first got into this hobby 20 years ago, I thought I only had $13K to give. I was way, way (way) wrong. You'll have more money as time passes, or you'll find some other way to scratch the itch. The earth is littered with $15K Boxsters and Miatas, and they are fine cars.

If you do climb on the horse, you'll give $30K... one way or another. It's best to start out with the car that's a stretch, rather than trying to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.

Buy once, cry once. 

None of us, that have these vehicles, usually are hard pressed to sell. But, these are different times, for some.  The uncertainty of what lies down the road for most of us causes us to hold back. I believe this is an excellent value and car for the person who is looking to buy now.  I think your price is perfect David Bayne and feel that you should wait if you can.

@DAVID BAYNE - BAYNIAC - Camp Hill - PA⁷ posted:

I will hold firm for a reasonable offer. My car us not over priced!

I hope you didn’t think that’s what I was implying, David.  I think it’s quite fairly priced.

Lane - I did not think thst u were implying it was over priced. We're cool. It's a fair price with some wiggle room but not much.

I know CMC's can be bought for less but they won't have mine's pristine Hard Top, non flexing frame (like VW pans) & super low mileage.

There is no sense putting $ in the bank - CD now get .05%.  With Covid and whatever will come next - your best investment would be a classic car.  College can't get away with charging $25k per year for distance leaning.  Go for it an enjoy the time you have left.  

Do you have children, Wolfgang?

im getting 2%(still not that great) at my credit  union  office.

David's speedster is a great deal for all that it has !

Investing in Bank CD's so called investment opportunities etc. are less than fruitful.  Find something that you can purchase to flip for a CIF ( cash in fist ) profit...furniture, cars , bikes etc. The opportunities are endless.

@WOLFGANG posted:

There is no sense putting $ in the bank - CD now get .05%.  With Covid and whatever will come next - your best investment would be a classic car.  College can't get away with charging $25k per year for distance leaning.  Go for it an enjoy the time you have left.  

Classic cars are a hobby. They provide satisfaction, pride of ownership, happiness and even sheer joy at times, plus periods of challenge and frustration. The amount of money some people sink into this hobby is staggering, take Jay Leno for example. Cars can be an obsession bordering on madness. But if you're fortunate enough to have the extra scratch and a spouse who shares your madness, this hobby is loads of fun. 

Every financial advisor will tell you, however, that with few exceptions, classic cars make for awful investments. To make money, you have to maintain and repair the vehicle, register and insure it, store it indoors in a non-condensing, rodent and bug free environment, accrue as few miles as possible, and have the good fortune to pick a car that's increasing in value. You can't get attached, since you'll have to sell when conditions are optimal. All of this costs money, especially if you pay others to perform maintenance. 

If you want to invest, find some solidly-performing mutual funds with risk profiles that match your goals. Or hire a good financial advisor to manage your investments. But don't buy classic cars unless you can afford to splurge. You'll find better odds at the casino. 

Wolfie:

Colleges/universities can get away with it. Ask me how I know.

Luckily both of my guys are on full scholarships.

If you're either the 'Seller' or 'Buyer'...it never hurts to ask. Either party always has the perogative to say 'No'.

Musbjim cosmic truth #9. 

There's a buyer out there looking for this beautiful car, it's just a matter of the potential buyers' offer matching up with David's timeline. 

@Eric (McGruff) posted:

... don't buy classic cars unless you can afford to splurge. You'll find better odds at the casino. 

I'm reminded of "lottery man" at my local C-store of choice. You know the guy-- male of indeterminate age, arrives on foot or a DUI-bike, stakes his claim at the register. His general MO is to pick out 23 different scratch-off tickets (one at a time) and order several packs of brand-name smokes. He's always short, so he goes about dealing down-- exchanging the name-brand smokes for generics, then dropping packs until his cash will cover everything.

He's scratching off tickets as he does the cigarette shell game, and exchanging them-- not for anything tangible, but for more tickets. All I want to do is pay for my soda and leave, but this man owns the register until he's scratched every ticket and turned the "winners" in for more tickets.

I'd like to step in and tell the guy it'd be more efficient and more rewarding for him to just give me the $23, and I'll give him a five.

Cars are kinda' the same way, only I'm the DUI guy. Even when I "make money", I've lost way more than I'll ever get back-- and a guy has to be good with that, or he's in the wrong hobby.

been there done that,, i go to other register or in the grocery store and its an old lady writing a check,i could write the Declaration of Independence quicker and the shes taking to write a check and then trying to balance her checkbook before she leaves

@Stan Galat posted:

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I'd like to step in and tell the guy it'd be more efficient and more rewarding for him to just give me the $23, and I'll give him a five.

My favorite is to remind them that statically my odds of winning the lottery are virtually the same as their odds...and I don't even play the lottery!  

Back in the 80's, when the lottery first became a thing, there were a lot of white papers that said the lottery was a form of voluntary tax that preyed on the less fortunate people.

There may be a lot of nice motorcycles to invest in at estate sales after Sturgis.

gotta love those HD guys

Fortunately, I do not have to sell this car.  It's still a kick in the pants to drive.

I built it carefully and it has everything anyone would want on a Speedster Replica except AC.

I want it to go to someone who will enjoy it as much as I have.  It's price is reasonable.

I am a patient man. Bring on the bids!

I cannot imagine why you've had trouble selling this car at your price, David.  I guess widebody cars are just tougher to sell, and it's hard to see some of the benefits of yours from the outside.  I applaud your patience.

I can't believe this car hasn't sold yet.  I've seen the car and I would buy it if I didn't already have one.

To reiterate, David's speedster is well sorted, the Metal Craft chassis. custom hard top and all the other goodies make it very desirable !

@barncobob posted:

gotta love those HD guys

Just the opposite, actually, but just the ones at Sturgis this year.

... and yet, contrary to all predictions (here and elsewhere)-- no increase in positives in Sturgis or anywhere else.

Facts are just so inconvenient to the breathless narrative.

... but back to the classified ad, which is what this is (as opposed to a home for "I hope they die of COVID" opinion pieces): Great car! GLWTS.

Stan, that data proves only that loud pipes DO save lives.

David, can you share some additional pic with the top removed as well as the interior?

Thanks

Everyone is talking about the beautiful speedster and all i see is a badass metal flake Manx in the background.  Wow.  Both look awesome.  

David Is that my Berrien Nostalgia body at ACME ?

no reserve on eBay!  7 days and it’s out of your garage. Sold my widebody a few months ago this way and got more for it than it was worth.  May be an option...

Hey David...what is your bottom line. tbatzli6@gmail.com

I never negotiate over text, email etc, most times there is no commitment.  You should call him and talk to him directly, if your a serious buyer. He has been waiting for a serious buyer for some time. 

I really need the garage space the Speedster occupies.  Make me an offer but not an insulting one.

My CMC Speedster is for sale still. I did not advertise it thru the winter and Covid-19.

Call me at 717-649-4576 if you are interested. It is the most accessories & complete Speedster with the lowest mileage (3,000) you will find for the price with its Tube frame, lift off glass hardtop, 2110 cc power etc.

To everyone out there who is searching for a flared Speedster, this is a very nice one for a bargain price, particularly for one with a rare hardtop.

Sold it !

Wow! Congrats David.  Every time I read about it I lusted for the hardtop.  Also, when I started building mine I visited the Metalcrafters operation but stayed with the VW pan.

While I hate that you no longer have a Speedster I am happy that you finally sold it.  Somebody got a great deal.  Make sure you point them to this site.

I can't believe it took so long to sell.  Very nice car!

Is this sold or still for sale?

@Howard posted:

Is this sold or still for sale?

SOLD, SOLD, SOLD!!

@Howard @Troy Sloan Howard contact Troy CC here.

I had to laugh as David tried to sell it for so long, and for some reaons no one was interested for whatever reason and now he is likely to keep getting all these people trying to buy it from him.

@IaM-Ray happens all the time. When your selling not many looking and when sold lot more inquiry 😎. Good thing Troy @Troy Sloanseems to be keeping up with the demand 😂

😊 if only I have started looking a couple weeks earlier

Don't give up Howard, I never know what I will have day to day.

nope, I'll be patient...there were a bunch a few weeks ago.  I'll phone you later to discuss yours.

@DAVID BAYNE - BAYNIAC - Camp Hill - PA⁷ congratulations on the sale! What seats were in your Speedster? I'm searching for something more comfy than the Empi fixed buckets in mine.

The seats are early vintage Miata that had 3 speakers in each seat & I had them recovered.

Very comfortable but not easy to find.

My CMC is back up for sale again effective today 3/23/2021. Contact me at 717-649-4576  if interested.  Car located in South Central Pennsylvania.

It is really sad to see this.  I hope you can sell it quickly.

Maybe you should ask Alan to sell it

Sorry to hear this, David.

Hi David.
not sure that’s my previous post went through.
What are the mechanics, engine, etc.?  How many miles? Is there a soft top or tonneau or only the hard top?  Did you assemble or who built it and when?
thanks

Howard

I hope you retained the deposit as damages.

@Howard , I worked on David's Speedster for a him a few times a well as had a hand in making the hard top fit. This Speedster along with the Metalcraft unique chassis is a terrific deal.

Beautiful car. First time I've seen a center console. Just curious, anyone know a general cost of shipping from PA to Utah?

Since we are headed into spring and has a hard top I would say $1000 -$1200