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Sad Sale of Speedster

GreggyDGreggyD

This is a 1959 Porsche Speedster replica out of Vintage Speedsters in Hawaiian Gardens, CA. In 2006 the car was partially assembled at the Vintage Speedsters shops on a restored 1959 Karmann Ghia pan and then transported to TPC Racing in
Jessup MD., for completion, upgrades and sale by Automotive Legends in California. It carries an 1835cc dual port motor with Kadron 40 dual carbs. It has an upgraded, ceramic coated, cip1 dual exhaust, newer Michelin XZX tires, chrome cip1
wide-5 wheels, Koni red gas shocks and an adjustable and lowered front beam. The interior has a wood/polished Nardi steering wheel, Coco mats, a chrome fire extinguisher, mp3 stereo and upgraded carpets with original Speedster seats.

The car has been cherished, garaged and well maintained it's whole life. It has only covered 6047 miles. No rust, wear or interior flaws. It recently slid off the road, at low speed, into two poles on a back road in Northern Virginia. The damage
was all cosmetic. The pan, suspension and tube frame structure of the car sustained no damage. The catch is that the insurance had lapsed and damage won't be covered. I'd rather not part the car out as it is quite repairable. The problem is
with one child just starting college and another about to, I don't have the time or money to do this. Let me know what you may want to do. Open to suggestions and offers. Parts alone on this are worth quite a bit of $.

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Alan MerklinAlan MerklinDrclock - Elkins, West Virginia Supporting Member

I have repaired a number of similar wrecked speedsters . However there is always quite a bit of hidden damage both in the fiberglass and slight pan issues that is not  visible at first inspection. The most recent wreck I did was a VS super wide body that met a Caddy the Caddy won.  The entire nose was replaced almost back to the cowling as well as the entire front suspension and frame head.  Other words a lot more that initially meets the eye. I'll PM my additional thoughts.

GreggyDGreggyD
Alan Merklin posted:

I have repaired a number of similar wrecked speedsters . However there is always quite a bit of hidden damage both in the fiberglass and slight pan issues that is not  visible at first inspection. The most recent wreck I did was a VS super wide body that met a Caddy the Caddy won.  The entire nose was replaced almost back to the cowling as well as the entire front suspension and frame head.  Other words a lot more that initially meets the eye. I'll PM my additional thoughts.

Been restoring both wrecks and straight cars for years. I am 99.9% sure there are no hidden issues. Speed was not a factor and the car has been very well inspected.

MotoCarloMotoCarlo

Not sure what the objective is Greg. ?
If you want to keep it, you can repair it. Sure you will be upside down financially, but still quite a bit cheaper than getting another car.  And this one does appear to be decked out nicely. Might be a fun challenge once you get past the 'oh ****' stage.

If you are trying to regain as much money as possible. Probably best to film a video of engine running. Then take it apart and sell the pieces: shocks, engine, doors, steering wheel cocos, ... . It is a hassle and will take a bit of time, but it does start adding up.
 
If you simply want to be rid of this poor experience - the guy looking to buy a wrecked car, will be looking for a killer deal. So ... not sure how much it is worth where it sits. Deep pockets will not be attracted to it. Personally I see a smashed car, not a bunch of cool parts. I would bet that is how it appears to a lot of people.
Unfortunately , there are lots of VS out there at good prices.

Sadly ... anyway you go, it is not a happy story. 
Sorry about that.

I hope no one was hurt. 

Bob: IM S6Bob: IM S62016 Intermeccanica S6 Supporting Member
IaM-Ray posted:

Body work does take time and a skilled guy is needed for sure I wonder how much VS would charge to do the work ... that might give you an idea of what your really into. 

It might be worth it to ship it back there,  you never know if your not in a hurry you might get a I am not in a hurry price  

Ray:  There ain't no such thing as an 'I am not in hurry price'.  Any body guy will tell you that, regardless of whether you are, or are not, in a hurry, it still takes the same amount of materials, shop labour, and time to repair a car.  

All you get for an 'I am not in a hurry price', is a much slower repair job...you'll pay the same. 

Alan MerklinAlan MerklinDrclock - Elkins, West Virginia Supporting Member

Telling a body shop you're not in a hurry is committing a huge sin, you will celebrate ( plural) Birthday's and Major Holiday's. A cash in fist deposit to get things started and dropping off the car with a case of cold ones and a promise of timely future beverage deliveries and cash payments has, assured me of timely service.

I once took a rough Street Beasts speedster body to my one man body shop ( Randy) who agreed to stop all other work to turn my project from rough to show quality. It needed door and hood  margins, much block sanding, multi primer guide coats paint and clear coats , color sanded and got it back in five (5) days and it was stunning! ( Al Shapiro's show quality black beauty)

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