Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Seeking advice on Ferrari alternative

[LarryT (l02turner]

Hey Britt,
   I bet it was a hoot to go to LeMans in a Cobra!  As far as alternatives, 
the Speedster is an excellent choice.  You might also consider the Beck 550 
with semi-stock VW or Porsche engine which can be modifed to give a lot of 
performance, a lot of reliability or a mixture of both.    Also, along with 
these 2 classic Porsches, there is a early 60s 356 Convertible which will be 
more comfortable than the Speedster.  It will undoubtedly have a better 
engineered top should you choose to drive when the weather is bad.  Since 
each example is infinitely different depending on the owners wishes, things 
can vary greatly in quality of material, engineering and construction.

   Also, consider Intermecannica (sp?)as it is considered a excellent 
builder of Speedster/Convertible replicas.  BTW, there can  be a huge 
difference between a replica and a kit car.

   I believe you are looking at a excellent reason for owning a Replica or 
Kit car.  The real versions of the cars you mention are prohibitively 
expensive to drive and maintain making the replica very attractive.

   Good luck with your search - please keep me in mind as you make your 
decisions.  I have looked at replicas extensively and may be able to help.

Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Britt2Asa [at] aol.com>
To: "Larry Turner" <l02turner [at] comcast.net>
Cc: "The FerrariList" <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007 7:29 AM
Subject: [Ferrari] Seeking advice on Ferrari alternative


> 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
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