Ferrari Mailing List: Seeking advice on Ferrari alternative

[Britt2Asa (Britt2Asa]

Hi Guys,

I have been on the list since 2001 and need some advice if anyone has any 
information. I am selling the 400i (eventually) to get a 512tr or a 550 but 
want 
a second toy which may not be another Ferrari. I am kind of caught on the idea 
of a speedster replica (either a Beck or a Chesil) both of which are 
available in the UK.

Anybody have any thoughts or ideas on Speedsters, their driving dynamics (if 
they have any) fun factor, or anything else? I want a simple, reliable, car I 
dont have to worry about regardless of weather that is also a really good 
looking car and outside of Ferraris the Speedseter comes to mind.

Anybody ever drive one? I am not into "kit cars" at all though I have helped 
with a very expensive DAX cobra which we took to Le Mans last weekend. 
Blasting through country roads in France with the Cobra was a ton of fun and 
got me 
thinking that a fiberglass replica car may not be such a bad thing to go with 
the more advanced ferrari.

Thoughts? Help??!

BR in the UK
1986 328GTS (LHD 89,940km) Died August 19, 2006 Shrewsbury UK
1980 400i (RHD 72,000 miles)
Searching for the right 512TR
2003 BMW 530d