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@Dennis Connaughton Top of the page to the left of your name and avatar. You can do a simple search or a more advanced search. I have no personal experience with JPS or Vintage Speedsters, Arizona. I do have personal experience and knowledge of and with Carey at Special Edition and Greg at Vintage Motorcars. (Blue text are links to their websites) I can attest to the fact that they are both honest, reliable, and true to their craft.

Vintage Speedsters, Arizona was bought and moved from Hawaiian Gardens to Arizona a few years ago. It quickly went under and was bought by the current owner. He doesn't participate on this forum, to my knowledge, and I can only think of one person who has bought a car from him and that was @Speedster Dreams who has been happy thus far.

Use the search function as shown above and learn all you can. I do know if you want a brand new coupe the wait may be a while.

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@Dennis Connaughton Top of the page to the left of your name and avatar. You can do a simple search or a more advanced search. I have no personal experience with JPS or Vintage Speedsters, Arizona. I do have personal experience and knowledge of and with Carey at Special Edition and Greg at Vintage Motorcars. (Blue text are links to their websites) I can attest to the fact that they are both honest, reliable, and true to their craft.

Vintage Speedsters, Arizona was bought and moved from Hawaiian Gardens to Arizona a few years ago. It quickly went under and was bought by the current owner. He doesn't participate on this forum, to my knowledge, and I can only think of one person who has bought a car from him and that was @Speedster Dreams who has been happy thus far.

Use the search function as shown above and learn all you can. I do know if you want a brand new coupe the wait may be a while.

@Robert M

You forgot about Danny from Nipomo and his nightmare.

I've personally driven two of them and both had major problems.

My big issue with the Arizona company is that they advertise that they have built over 3,300 Speedsters. The company "Vintage Speedsters" did build that many, but the employees who built them were all let go when the company was moved.  People ordering cars from them base their decision on that deceptive advertising.

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@Robert M

You forgot about Danny from Nipomo and his nightmare.

I've personally driven two of them and both had major problems.

My big issue with the Arizona company is that they advertise that they have built over 3,300 Speedsters. The company "Vintage Speedsters" did build that many, but the employees who built them were all let go when the company was moved.  People ordering cars from them base their decision on that deceptive advertising.

@Troy Sloan  I didn’t mention Danny because he bought his Speedster from the now defunct Arizona Vintage Speedster company. The new owner shouldn’t have to take the blame for the way the company was handled before he bought it.

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From what I've heard, it's unclear if he is actually the new owner or just running the show for  Justin. @Robert M

Just going with what Patric has said publicly. “Patric Fransko discussed chassis and engine options available by Vintage Speedsters owner Matt Teerink. We talk about all the Porsche 356 Tribute options available by Vintage Speedsters as well as what we are choosing to …”

So until it’s been proven otherwise I’ll go with what’s been said and that it’s under new ownership but prospective buyers should do their own research.

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I've been around the speedster community since starting a mailing list in 1998, then this site. Carey at Special Edition has an excellent reputation and I have known Greg at Vintage Motorcars for 20+ years he builds solid products.

If you want to know the relationship between Vintage Speedsters and Vintage Motorcars of CA, we have the details here https://www.speedsterowners.co...orscars-new-facility
-=theron

Dennis, curious if you must purchase something new or if you’d be open to purchasing something used?

The Hines’ and Greg and Henry will build you an amazing speedster. That’s a given. But it may not be what you want.  There are plenty of 1,000mi or less speedsters out there. And there’s usually a number of reasons for this. One reason?  People tend to fall in love with the idea of a speedster. They wait the many months for delivery. Get their speedster then realize it’s not for them. They are unique cars.

I don’t know if you’ve owned a speedster before. And if you have, then by all means, feel free to pass on this advice. I just don’t want anyone to pluck down hard earned money for a romantic idea that never truly aligns with their expectations.

I always try to steer newbies into the used market first. Sometimes Greg, Special Edition and IM have used speedsters (or coupes) for sale. There are even respected members on this site (Troy, Theron, Alan to mention a few) that have sorted speedsters available.  Perhaps this may be an Avenue to explore?

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