Intermeccanica best years

Your best option is to look for some used Intermeccanicas here in Canada.  I believe IMs can be imported from the U.S. if they are 15 years old or older.  The same for other Speedster makes.  IM went to a tube frame in 1986.

As for one year or model being better than another, that is all personal preference from my perspective.  IM changed from having a set build approach, to building a speedster to the customer's wishes.  So, there is a lot of variety out there, if you can find a good used one.  I say good, because not all owners cared for their cars as they should.

At this point, you will be looking at used IMs with a variety of engines, options, etc. and it's just up to you what you can find.  There should be a few used speedsters running around the Vancouver area that you can have a look at, and that might give you a better idea what you are looking for.

Of course, it all depends on what IMs come up for sale these days.  Do a good Google search and you will find some for sale.

There is an Intermeccanica FB page - it's not very active, but owners do post their cars for sale there. 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1749286561969192

Bob, thanks so much for this reply.  It's very helpful.

Cheers!

@CVB posted:

Bob, thanks so much for this reply.  It's very helpful.

Cheers!

https://www.augustmotorcars.com/

August Motorcars is in Kelowna, BC and somehow they are able to bring in very low mileage replicas ( likely Vintage from Cali ) and flog them here. There was one lad in Toronto on this list about a year ago and he somehow bought one.

Hi David,

Thanks for this.  Yes, I did see these options from the dealer in Kelowna.   They are bringing in cars built by Vintage Motorcars out of California which I hear can be a hit or miss builder?

Actually Vintage Motorcar out of CA is very well respected.  Vintage (can't remember if it's Motorcars or Speedster) out of AZ was not so good and recently filed for bankruptcy.  The similar names confused a number of folks.

Lane, thanks for the clarification.  And yes, this is what I was referring to so the confusion is good to be cleared up.  I'm actually going to be in Laguna Beach area in March and Vintage Motorcar is less than an hour away.  I'm going to see if they'll take a visit as I get closer to my trip.

@Lane Anderson posted:

Actually Vintage Motorcar out of CA is very well respected.  Vintage (can't remember if it's Motorcars or Speedster) out of AZ was not so good and recently filed for bankruptcy.  The similar names confused a number of folks.

Not to be pedantic, but…

Vintage Motorcars (with an “s”) of Hawaiian Gardens, CA is Greg Leech, which has a great reputation  

Vintage Motorcar (no “s”) of Scottsdale, AZ is the company that just went under.

Clear as mud, but there it is.

See what I mean about being confused.  Thanks for the clarification, Stan.

The 'S' stands for "solvent."

Now THAT I can remember!

who's on first

CBV, I think the people behind Lowriders at Boundary bay airport are in the process of brining in 20 speedster. I think they were Vintage, I was told but forgot. Call lowriders  and ask. If you want a used IM reach out to Henry, he knows where they all are and when people go to sell they generally talk to him.

Best of luck

Bruce

Any guidance on how to reach Henry?

You could try on Facebook.  He's on there pretty frequently.

@Mark Jensen posted:

Any guidance on how to reach Henry?

I gave you this FB link above.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1749286561969192

I will PM you an email.