Despite its thoroughly italian sounding name, intermeccanica was actually the brain child of frank and paula reisner a canadian couple with a deep love of sports cars. Power is from a dualcarbureted volkswagen 1,776cc flatfour, and features include a fivespeed manual transaxle and fourwheel disc brakes sourced from a porsche 914 as well as. Things began to speed up for intermeccanica in the mid60s. Aug 17, 2016 built in 2005 by intermeccanica, the car remains pristine. Unfortunately, the term daily driver is tinged with the feeling of compromise for too many of us. It subsequently moved first to the united states, then to canada, and is currently headed by franks son, henry reisner. For those of you who have a 356 replica and have driven both a. This intermeccanica speedster replica was built in 1979 and assembled on a shortened 1965 vw beetle pan in the early 1980s in kansas city, where it has remained since. Henry reisners intermeccanica, of vancouver bc, canada, builds exquisite porsche 356 speedster replicas to order with an array of powertrain, color, trim, and discretely hidden creature comfort. Looking for the intermeccanica indra of your dreams. Purchased by the seller from a close friend who bought it off the showroom floor at harper porsche in knoxville, tn in 1986, the history of the car is wellknown and. Read about the 2010 intermeccanica 356 a speedster in this article brought to you. Built in 2005 by intermeccanica, the car remains pristine.
Other products include a 1958 speedster and turbo look versions of both the roadster and speedster. Intermeccanica uk speedster 356a website 29 photos. Com the site for all enthusiasts of the porsche speedster from the prea and 356a speedsters of the 1950s, the 3. Thats with 115 hp and without the same sense of freedom to track it at gingerman.
We had an opportunity to drive one of the very first eroadster s models. All automobili intermeccanica speedsters were made on a vw chassis. Exceptional 1957 porsche speedster convertible widebody replica. Used porsche 356 speedster for sale in santa clara, ca. Please click the button below to view the old website in the meantime, and we wish you happy holidays from the whole intermeccanica team. Read about the 2010 intermeccanica 356 a speedster in this article brought to you by the automotive experts at motor trend classic.
A 25minute testdrive video of the car can be seen here. Porsche speedster replica intermeccanica classic replica. Intermeccanica today manufactures the roadster, a replica of the 1959 porsche 356 convertible, as well as offering a replica of the 1940 world war 2 volkswagen kubelwagen type 82. The finnish is a lot better in the intermeccanica that being said both drive better than.
Intermeccanica is a canadian based company making bespoke porsche replica cars the speedster 356 and roadster 356. This beautiful top of the line roadster with only 9000 miles features an audivw 2. This is the most highly optioned intermeccanica convertible d roadster. Produced in vancouver, bc on their own tube frame chassis, not a recon vw. Four wheel independent suspension with trailing arms and torsion. Originally manufactured in italy and now in north america their vehicles are unsurpassed in originality and performance. Intermeccanica roadster canada production data catalogue. With a history of producing coachbuilt cars since 1959, such as the italia, indra and apollo gt, intermeccanica recreations are truly special. Up for auction is a 1957 porsche 356 speedster replica.
The intermeccanica typ82 kubelwagen faithful reproduction of 1939 vw wwii troop transport is the ultimate summer fun vehicle. Fully loaded replica, 2110 cc vw engine, vdo gauges, restrosound bluetooth stereo, fuchs w. The speedster was a very successful product which funded the mustang convertible project. Jun 14, 2011 2110cc engine, a1 sidewinder exhaust, rancho freeway flyer transaxle, chromed and detailed fuchs replica wheels, 2. Im went to the following auto shows with the speedster. In 1970 a truetodimensions replica ss 100 was commissioned and began a period of construction by intermeccanica of turin, italy. Weber carburetors, a cigar lighter, and an automatic transmission may be a unique combination, but they come together beautifully in this intermeccanica speedster. Just in time for summer, this intermeccanica would be perfect for a daily driver with edge or a weekend car that anyone can drive. When we purchased the speedster from alf, he educated us on its mysterious history and the extensive research he has conducted throughout his lifetime to uncover the. However, park place ltd is local car dealer and they do custom. The ever popular ivory exterior with tan leather interior and black canvas soft top mak. This speedster was originallybuilt by one of the leading speedster replica builders, and then professionally upgraded and sorted by us, fibersteel. Here is a very nice wide body speedster with newly redone leather interior. I know thats a big claim to make, however this is an authentic numbersmatching speedster one of the most important porsches of its era.
Looking for the intermeccanica italia of your dreams. Intermeccanica is, as well, famous for production of the apollo, the italia, the indra, and later the speedster. I am intent on a 356 coupe to use as a daily driver, and im in the rather. Most daily drivers are used on city streets with other traffice, not the winding, deserted. Intermeccanica speedster replica ruby1 reincarnation magazine.
A stunning example d roadster, with rollup windows and slightly taller roof line of 2 inches, for driving comfort and great looks. Fast and straight, spectacular handling, will satisfy the most discerning of drivers. I am privileged to drive a wide variety of automobiles, but few, if any, have delivered a driving experience more enjoyable than that offered by the intermeccanica speedster, a faithful reproduction of the 1958 porsche 356a speedster a car that has ranked very high on my list of dream machines since i was a. Apal in europe was a distributor for intermeccanica and is now selling the speedster. Just in time for summer, this intermeccanica would be perfect for a daily driver with edge. Intermeccanica porsche roadster with 2110cc engine youtube. Intermeccanica entered the replicar business building jaguar ss100s at first, and then switching to porsche 356s. This is a modernized replica of the iconic 1958 porsche speedster. This 1985 intermeccanica roadster, a replica of the 1959 porsche 356a convertible d, is a 23kmile panbased example said to be in excellent condition and to have only minor flaws. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Porsche 911 speedster porsche is one of the worlds most prestigious automotive brands, with headquarters in stuttgart, germany. The speedster remained under alfs wing over a period of 44 years, and the final configuration of the model that was installed was a crisp 2. Sep 21, 2019 as far as we can tell, this porsche speedster is the best porsche project car for sale in the world at this moment.
The engine is mated to a 4 speed vw transaxle with a. This 356 has only had been driven 15,000 miles since its completion. Ive had an aircooled intermeccanica with windup windows and an espar. I am privileged enough to get the opportunity to drive a wide variety of. Intermeccanica 356 a speedster motor trend classic. Guy lives that gearhead dream of having his classics and driving them toohis 1964 porsche 356c has been a daily driver for over forty years.
Meet the millionmile porsche 356 daily driver petrolicious. Very rare and rarely offered high end speedster build by intermeccanica. Vancouver, bc intermeccanica has been producing replica. Henry reisners intermeccanica, of vancouver bc, canada, builds exquisite porsche 356 speedster replicas to order with an array of. As far as we can tell, this porsche speedster is the best porsche project car for sale in the world at this moment. When asked about his unusual but great looking choice for a daily driver, nick contends his ride is the ultimate recession car. This porsche speedster is the best porsche project car for. More info edina, mn 55435 1274 miles from you click for phone 1957 porsche 356replica. Intermeccanica speedster replica ruby1 reincarnation. Displaying 1 15 of 48 total results for classic replica speedster vehicles for sale. Compared to the intermeccanica speedster, roadsters offer a taller windshield and rollup windows.
Up for sale is a built in 1978 intermeccanica speedster kit car. Aug 11, 2010 intermeccanica entered the replicar business building jaguar ss100s at first, and then switching to porsche 356s. Porsche gt3rs, 1973 porsche rs carrera, 1956 porsche 550 spyder, 1958 porsche speedster, ferrari 246 dino, 1966 350gt shelby mustang, 1967 jaguar xke, 1958 ferrari 250 swb, and a ducati desmodedici rr. Driving a porsche 356a speedster is a sense of occasion youtube.
Fibersteel has been in the business of fabricating 356 and 550 spyder cars and parts for nearly 20 years. Founded in 1931 by ferdinand porsche, the company is best known for its iconic 911, which has evolved through seven generations since first going on sale in 1964. Here is a wonderful opportunity to acquire a spectacular classic porsche speedster manufactured by automobili intermeccanica the premier constructor of near exact examples of the famous porsche speedster series. The intermeccanica speedster is a faithful reproduction of a motoring legend. Porsche 356 speedster vintage cabriolet replica recreation 1966 modest test drive scc tv duration. Intermeccanica produces the most coveted of the speedster replicas available. The 1958 speedster number 64 was the second speedster in my carport and the other was my daily driver, a 1955 speedster brought back from germany in 1964.
It comes equipped with a vw engine with a manual transmission, single solex carburetor, solid wheels, side curtains and tonneau cover. The car is offered with convertible body shapes since the year 1982. We will only send you an email when new results are found. The miles accrued over the years have served as a testament to the quality and craftsmanship in every car that henry reisner and his crew at intermeccanica build. Intermeccanica 356 a speedster motor trend classic motortrend. A rare opportunity to own one of the original 660 intermeccanica speedster replicas bui. More power better features like roll up windows on the speedsters the heaters kind of. This car is a absolutely beautiful driver and draws a crowd wherever it goes. The roadster was for intermeccanica much as it was for porsche, the next logical step after the, speedster. Carrozzeria automobile intermeccanica, typically just referred to as intermeccanica, was founded in turin, italy in 1959.
There are currently 3 intermeccanica italia cars as well as thousands of other iconic classic and collectors cars for sale on classic driver. We hand craft our cars one at a time for discerning clients from around the globe. It is a quality intermeccanica kit car which is undoubtedly the best manufacturer of these type replicas. Our custom builds can be fitted with traditional 4. Speedster parts posted by tony jensen on jul2499 at 01. Buy the 356 speedster replica for the weekends, because its the most fun youll ever have for. Intermeccanica model roadster canada production belongs to sports roadster converible class. Used porsche 356 speedster for sale in san jose, ca. His daily driver is an e46 m3, and when time permits a ducati monster. G 1991 volvo 240 gl 1 owner 106k runs and drives solid chassis classic collectible restored 1964 vw micro bus 11 window walk thru original 15cc engine second owner 1971 volkswagen squareback coupe yellow rwd manual 1958 volkswagen beetle numbers matching survivor car read full description.
In 1981 frank reisner, a canadian citizen, moved his family and intermeccanica operation to vancouver, canada, bringing with him the prototype and the tooling for the new roadster, the 356 convertible d replica. Intermeccanica formally construzione automobili intermeccanica is an automobile manufacturer, founded in torino, italy, in 1959 by frank reisner. Produced in vancouver, bc on their own tube frame chassis, not a recon vw pan. Intermaccanica 1959 356a porsche roadster intermeccanica custom coach builders 1959 356a replica built in 2008 standard features. Not a speedster one of the most fun cars to drive, stable, sturdy and well crafted roadster replica.
These are considered the best 356 speedster kit cars ever produced and this is one. Intermeccanica replicas are known for their quality and this one looks very well cared for. Used porsche 356 speedster for sale in alpharetta, ga. Return to old site under construction intermeccanica. Racing drivers of the 356 speedster rock west racing. This intermeccanica meets the requirements for import into canada and europe as a classic car.
I am looking at building an intermeccanica speedster. Porsche 356replica classics for sale classics on autotrader. A rare opportunity in the intermeccanica preowned market to own a modern liquid cooled intermeccanica roadster. Ruby1 performed flawlessly, and has proven to be 100percent reliable. A very presentable weekend driver which is mechanically sound. Intermeccanica is a custom coach builder specializing in the recreation of the classic 1950s speedster and roadster, our intermeccanica s prea, intermeccanica s and intermeccanica d. Intermeccanica convertible d replica built in december, 1985. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1969 intermeccanica italia and assess the current state of the classic car market. If you have a current parts and price list please send me a copy so the ordering can begin so to speak. Intermeccanica built less than 20 of these convertible d turbo look rs replicas in the 1980s. There are currently 1 intermeccanica indra cars as well as thousands of other iconic classic and collectors cars for sale on classic driver.
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