For Sale - Intermeccanica Roadster

Do you know what gears are in the transaxle? What exhaust was on it before the Tri-mil? Did you notice any difference in power between the 2 exhausts?

PS- Great looking car, btw.

I believe it qualifies for Canadian import just in case there are any interested north of border buyers.

Theron,

It is a beautiful low mileage car!  Great colors!

John

Nice car, Theron.  If only... sigh...

Beautiful car! When I see photos like this I save them as a screen saver deck -that and buff muscular Russian women -but that's a story for another day.

Just kidding.

New to the site, 1st post.

I'm in the market for a Speedster rpl, and so I've been reading through some of these posts the last couple weeks to help me in my search.

This car is (MOST unfortunately) outside my price range, but I HAD TO sign up JUST so I could post to say what a beautiful, beautiful car that is.

Great job on it.

Immaculate.

Why does this IM qualify for Canadian import?

Canadian import from USA rules are simple. The replica vehicle must have been constructed more than 15 years previous. It must have clean title/registration etc. and you'll need to prove it. Along with this paperwork, you'll need to send a bill of sale to the US border crossing people 72 hours previous to you showing up with the vehicle to cross. The numbers on the vehicle registration plate affixed to the car must match those on the paperwork to get clearance from the US side. They will give an export permit when satisfied and then you cross the bridge, explain what you are doing to those dumbfounded idiots with their hands on the cash register. They want your money (tax money) and have the ability to impound the car if the dork (dorkess ?) handling your import thinks the car is worth more that you ( and your sales receipt ) says it is worth. You'd be well advised to show some evidence that your receipt for the sale reflects some credibility against other examples. Year, condition, motor and running gear installed. Be prepared to show some comparisons.

For example, we bought our Speedster in Boise, Idaho for $6,500 and drove it over to Syracuse, NY and headed North to home in Canada with a bone stock 1600 cc engine. We did have to stop in Spanish Fork, UTah for four new tires and a tie rod end for about $800.

Upon crossing into Canada the young and zealous agent seemed skeptical about the value I had on the car. I showed him around the car, noting that the carpet inside was a bit ragged in areas, only a stock VW engine etc. and explained that I had to do some repairs...including the tires etc. in Spanish Fork and he JUMPED on that. Straight inside we went for investigation. He (along with a superior agent) found me guilty of attempt to import undeclared goods and charged me 25% tax on the value of the tires and repair and cautioned me that my name would be red flagged for any future attempts for 10 years.

We travel to the US frequently and we are prepared for the border crossing and most every time the crossing is straight forward and without problem.

Going into Canada the situation is sporadic. It seems to range from courteous to dumbfounded nonsense. We came back from Lakeland Florida after Sun n Fun with an overload of beer a few years ago. We did a BBQ ourselves for up to 85 friends in those days down there. I admitted to the Canuck side that and had we had a couple of cases of excess the limit of beer, a couple of bottles of extra wine etc. and pulled over we were, examined all but internally and held up for about a half hour, only 45 minutes from home. The crazy part is, I had picked up about $800 worth of 4130 steel tubing in PA for an airplane project which was laying in full view along the center of the travel trailer and we could hear the two Bytchs going thru our stuff and tripping over it. I forgot to declare the tubing. They charged us about $30 in tax for excess import of alcohol and sent us on our way.

Any legit 15 year old replica can be exported from the US into Canada. Just have your stuff in order.

Sorry for the length....

That sounds a lot like my travels through Central America in the late '60's, through all of those then/now "Third World Countries" (Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Panama and on as far as Ecuador).  

We got stopped and searched for almost seven hours when driving into El Salvador from Honduras because we had medical supplies that clearly stated "UNICEF" and "USA Peace Corps" all over them.  Well, ok, so we also forgot our US passports back at the clinic, but, HELL!  We had American driver's licenses and we looked well under 21 and were driving a pickup with Texas plates!

So when the hell did Canada become a "Third World Country"?

I have been to over 100 countries and have found that Universally, it all depends on the individual Inspector.  No different here if you are not American!

Gordon I take exception to your comment that Canada may be a "Third World Country". As Pierre Trudeau once said...."Mangez". Deerdriver has a more sensible evaluation. We do enjoy living here.

Theron:

Your car is well worth the asking price, and I certainly hope you get.

Beautiful car

You know, Bob, that looks like Red Roster's sister build.

In my opinion,  a used IM is the way to go. I went the new route and wish I hadn't.  I wish I had gone with a used and completely sorted car.  In my opinion they hold their value and were great cars back then.... This is a looker. Fantastic color combo and beautiful stance.... This one is a winner!!! 

Re-listed on ebay the correct mileage. I had it listed at 6900, but that is Km. The correct mileage is 4920.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/331286435303

Either way, IT'S LOW MILEAGE!  And a great looking car.

Forgot to say as we'll.  The reserve price is 38,000.  I will sell at the reserve if the buyer is a member of this site.  Just contact me before bidding.

Did you ever sell the Metal Craft speedster?

Sure did. About a year ago. I let it go for $16,000 to a great guy. Should have not let it go under $20, but live and learn.

-=theron

Hello:  I'm new to all this but am interested.  How can I contact you to chat about it?  I live in Sacramento, so close by.  I've been working with Henry in looking for a used I'nica.  

SOLD SOLD SOLD

Did it go to Ron Fong?

No but to someone in the same general area.

-=theron

Congrats Theron.  Someone got a beauty.

Congrats Theron.

Theron;

Congrats, one less item on your check list!  Good for you!!

Art

Everyone,

Thanks. It really is bitter-sweet as it's such a nice car.  But it's best I limit my assets and maximize my liquid capital right now.

-=theron

Next up is the Lotus?

You got it.

After I get the Intermeccanica transferred and gone, it will be up next.

-=theron