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[jwilson95]

I picked it up about half way through and it was great. Already set the DVR to record it when it repeats.

I owned a Beck Spyder built in 1999 with the 2160cc motor. I never should have sold it but a guy offered me $5k more than I paid for it so I let it go.

That car was a blast to drive and got so many thumbs up/looks. Sounded great too. Straight 4 into 1 exhaust.

Usable top speed is only about 75 as the 4.12 to 1 ring and pinion set in the tranny is turning 3500-4000 rpm's in that range. 0-60 was a blur with 160 HP and only 1200 pounds.

I have to get another one some day.

Jeff

[Ronzi]

An acquaintance built a Speedster replica, I think it was a Classic Motor Carriages kit car. Looked really good when he got done with it, but he had a hell of a time getting insurance for it. None of the usual suspects (Farmer's, State Farm, etc.) would touch it. It was a few years ago, before all the specialty insurance companies were around. Probably not as big a problem today.