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New Owner - 1970s Intermeccanica

R ravissingh
Hello Replica World. I'll soon take possession of the following car:

"Over $2,000 in Professional Restoration at Aker,s Porsche- 10/2011
Color: Black with Tan Interior and Top
Engine: VW - Reported to be high performance Engine
Trans: 4spd Manual
Condition: Great Driver- Ready to Enjoy
Desirable, Intermeccanica-built Porsche 356 Super Speedster Replica. Hot VW engine, great patina giving the car an authentic, speedster look. Over $2,000 in recent restoration at Aker's Porsche in Seattle WA in later 2010. Significant brake, fuel system and electrical restoration and service. Great running engine, transmission shifts easily and the car is great fun to drive and look at."

Haven't yet driven it, as minor refurbishing is being done. Has dual port dual Webers, drum brakes, standart stuff. I don't know much about the speedsters built by IM, California in this era and would like to find out what you know.

It need a new header bow for the top so any leads on this item would be appreciated.

I'm interested in toughts on stiffening the pan frame, I guess similar to what Vitage Speedster does since their cars use a tube fram and VA pan.

Otherwise, any knowledge you can share about this particular vintage would be appreciated.

How do I post photos? Any idea of what this car is worth?

Regards.

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R ravissingh
Hello Replica World. I'll soon take possession of the following car:

"Over $2,000 in Professional Restoration at Aker,s Porsche- 10/2011
Color: Black with Tan Interior and Top
Engine: VW - Reported to be high performance Engine
Trans: 4spd Manual
Condition: Great Driver- Ready to Enjoy
Desirable, Intermeccanica-built Porsche 356 Super Speedster Replica. Hot VW engine, great patina giving the car an authentic, speedster look. Over $2,000 in recent restoration at Aker's Porsche in Seattle WA in later 2010. Significant brake, fuel system and electrical restoration and service. Great running engine, transmission shifts easily and the car is great fun to drive and look at."

Haven't yet driven it, as minor refurbishing is being done. Has dual port dual Webers, drum brakes, standart stuff. I don't know much about the speedsters built by IM, California in this era and would like to find out what you know.

It need a new header bow for the top so any leads on this item would be appreciated.

I'm interested in toughts on stiffening the pan frame, I guess similar to what Vitage Speedster does since their cars use a tube fram and VA pan.

Otherwise, any knowledge you can share about this particular vintage would be appreciated.

How do I post photos? Any idea of what this car is worth?

Regards.

Jack CrosbyJack CrosbyHot Springs, AR, VS RabyTypeIV
Ravi--I know you must be excited about getting a Speedster and joining "the madness"!

Cah you provide more information because with what little you shared it would be purely a shot in the dark.

Who constructed the car?
Was it factory made or done by an individual?
What is the size of the engine---like 1915ccs, 2056cc's etc.
How many miles on the car?
What are you paying for the car?
What year was it made?
Tire sizes?
Where did the car spend it's life?
Have you spoken with the last owner? Why did he let it go?
Got any pictures?

Let us know!


Congrats too.
Jim KellyJim Kelly2013 SAS coupe-Fiji
Hi Ravi,

I would suggest that, since you seem to have bought your IM from a dealer, that you contact the previous owner, if possible. Sometimes that's easy, sometimes impossible. Information you will want from him/her includes the engine size and configuration, i.e., bore & stoke, among other details, such as when the engine was built, who built it, actual miles on it, tranny type and gear ratio, fuel capacity, and lots of other details, all of which will help you to identify and remedy any problems when they occur.

Some owners like to wrench, some don't. Users of this site represent the ultimate in hands-on experience of all things replica-oriented. If you encounter a problem, chances are that someone else has experienced the same problem in the past, and can help you with a solution. This is a big tent here on SOC, with room for everyone. Welcome! Regards, Jim

R ravissingh
Thanks for the welcome. Some of those questions I need answered.
There is not much info on the car. It is owner by a vintage car dealer in Carnation, Wa. It was acquired a few months ago in an estate sale and has apparently been garaged for many years. It is amazingly titled as a 1957 Porsche 356 in washington!!! The hinges say Intermeccanica. The engine number is BA233697 and is stamped made in Germany. I have to check this again as it doesn't match up to VW motors from the 70s. The chassis identifier plate needs to be cleaned to read the number. The body is fiberglass attached to a VW pan. The current gauges are 914 vintage, dual weber carbs, no choke, alternator, VW fuel tank, 4 lug wheels, speedster style fiberglass seats, H4 headlights, brum brakes all around, e-brake, 4 speed transmission, newer top, no radio, single aero mirror mounted to the driver's side front fender, german square weave carpeting,

I was told it would have been delivered as a kit from the factory and assembled by the owner. It has a hot VW motor, around 1900cc but this is unverified.

A few photos can be seen at giocars.com

Cheers.
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