In my research so far, the top-rated replica builders are, in no order, Beck, JPS, and Intermeccanica. I am seeing a lot of builds from VintageMotors available. Does anyone own one of their vehicles or have an opinion as to their build quality compared to the other most-recommended builders?
Thanks.
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In my biased opinion, Beck leads the pack. However, I’ve seen some very nice Vintage Motorcars from California.
I'm on my second Beck and am an unashamed cheerleader for them, but since Intermeccanica is pretty much out of the market, Vintage Motorcars (CA) is second on the list. Both companies are known for quality and customer service. Everybody else is significantly farther behind.
Vintage Motorcars just finished repairing my Speedster after I got hit. Their work is top notch. I have also seen dozens of their cars in person and their work is second to none.
The difference between a Beck and a Vintage Motorcar goes way beyond fit and finish. Beck is a tube based car and VM is a pan based car. Both have excellent fit and finish and use the best parts currently available.
Beck offers Speedsters, Coupes, and Spyders and the wait is approaching 3 years. You have a choice of air-cooled or Subaru powered cars.
VM offers Speedsters, Coupes, and Spyders and their wait is between 2 and 3 years as well. And they also use air-cooled or Subaru power plants. Vintage is also offering an electric Speedster as well. I'm not sure though if the EV power plant will be offered on the coupe or the Spyder.
JPS has great paint but there are other factors in play that you will need to consider. A search on this site will explain those "other factors" to you.
@Robert M posted:...JPS has great paint but there are other factors in play that you will need to consider. A search on this site will explain those "other factors" to you.
What Robert is saying is that once you read about the experiences people here have reported about JPS and it's (somewhat 'eccentric') owner you may want to shop somewhere else. If that isn't enough warning, search the site and read.
Robert NAILED it above. Pay heed.
A possible factor in builder choice is your location. Nearer to Indiana or California??. My 2019 VMC gets nothing but compliments.
Jim Ruiz
Westchester, CA 90045
Mr. Crowe.....Could you tell us more about yourself ? It looks like you're not a paid member here so a little more info about yourself would be helpful. I'm sure you will get more responses if you do. What is it that you're looking for ?.......Bruce
It speaks volumes that the two builders mentioned actually contribute to this forum. Those that haven't been mentioned never contribute to this forum.
We aren't singing their praises because we think they are cool people. We sing their praises because they stand by and are committed to their product; and are willing to help you with issues that arise.
@Kevin - Bay Area posted:It speaks volumes that the two builders mentioned actually contribute to this forum. Those that haven't been mentioned never contribute to this forum.
We aren't singing their praises because we think they are cool people. We sing their praises because they stand by and are committed to their product; and are willing to help you with issues that arise.
Not so fast there. Henry of Intermeccanica tried to post here when he had time, but that was rare. When he did, his posts were always welcomed.
It's unfortunate that Intermeccanica - in the way we knew it - no longer exists, as his cars were the cream of the crop.
You paid a lot, and you got a lot. You still will, if you look for a used one.
Agree 100%
Henry was always great to have a beer with even if you didn’t have one of his cars. When asked online if he was joining us at Carlisle it sounded like there was a good chance he’d be there. I certainly hope so.
Henry is a great builder and has/had unique products that led the market for years in fit and finish until his venture into the EV took him away. He did 911 front ends & full 993 wrapped in a speedster body and of course the 911/6. @& Kubelwagens being in the northern area he served various markets.
The market has a void of his level of offerings without a doubt and especially for northerners.
I'm still finding it rather incredulous that Henry is no longer part of Intermeccanica and the company has walked away from the ICE replica market when Vintage Motorcars and Special Edition/Beck have people willing to wait 2-3 years for their cars.
