I remember someone here got a Beck spyder, any advice, impressions, pics to share?

 

Anyone out there with one?

 

Jas....I got it. I'll send/post some pics when I get home. I love the car but it's not for long distance driving at all. I got the low windshield and lowered suspension. The car can beat you up a little but it gets gobs of attention everywhere it goes. I had Vintage do some finishing work that Beck could'nt and I must say, Vintage does a great job as well. The Beck took 6 months while Vintage Spyder takes a year. With almost every option you are looking at about $30K. I posted pics here before...check the archives too. The post was "Well it's almost a Porsche."

 

Sweet - saw the motortrend article on it - http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...er/index1.html - and they tested a version costing 24k. Nice performance numbers, although I expect that's primarily because of the weight (only 1360 lbs!!!)

 

Thanks Harry, I had a feeling it was you that had bought one, any link to the vintage car to check out? There are two I see out here running around but havent been able to talk with them. Look forward to seeing some pics, I think you had the stripes in the rear if I am correct.

 

Jas here is the web site:http://www.vintagespyders.com/. The owner/builder is Greg. great work just really slow. I have the full James Dean look with the stripes and numbers. If you don't mind the wait, Vintage is the way to go.

 

Thanks Harry, Im going to check it out.

 

What are the reasons for going with Vintage over Beck in your opinion?

 

I think his quality and finish are top notch. The overall product is more "finished." More attention to detail. He puts the whole car together and the bodies are made/molded here as opposed to Brazil for Beck. Plus he does alot of extra custom work where Beck does not. I had him do a lot of work where Beck could not. Again,the only problem is the down time. Beck operates on more quantity and getting you a car fast. Greg/Vintage takes his time and gives you a better product at the end.

 

Thanks for your input Harry.

 

Hey Jas, are you looking to buy a Beck built 550 ? I know of one in Long Island in Huntington Station. Red/Tan interior. Turn key perfect car.


Theo

 

Theo, Is that car at Autosport?

 

That is correct. My cousin Tom who is one of the owners, handles all the sales there.


Theo

 

Thats cool Tom is a nice guy, small world, to be honest I would think silver would the choice. Do you know if he has any 73 RS for sale?

 

His specialty is that type of vintage Porsches. We both know the older 911's quite well. And take it from me, I have driven many cars from his stable ...... what we will find you will be perfect.

Send me e-mail with exactly your preference of color, etc.....


Theo