New member - looking for a 550 Spyder rep

[plinth]

Hi all, good to be here. I'm based in Dorset and looking to purchase a 550 Spyder replica some time later this year. Have done about as much research as anyone can on the subject, and watched every single YouTube video I can find!

I'm scouring sources such as the Speedsters.com site, Classic & Car, Retro Classics, various auction sites, Auto Trader and more, but if anyone here knows of vehicles for sale, would consider selling in the next 12-18 months, or knows of good places to look, then please do get in touch.

The American models like Beck/Vintage/Fibersteel seem to demand a premium, so I'm probably (hopefully!) more in the realm of a Martin & Walker or Chamonix. Are there any Legend's still kicking around? I'm not going to speak ill of the Banham because I actually think they're quite charming in their own way, and beggars can't be choosers, but we'll see what options are out there...

I'm aware of Ian's amazing vehicle with the fresh Paul Foreman chassis, but that's a bit out of my budget. I expect to be able to go up to about £30k. I saw the nice white M&W that went on eBay recently for less then £10k, but that needed an engine and gearbox which I'm not really in a position to do.

Thanks

[alfacat]

Hi There
Happy Hunting...

All the best
Ian F.