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Kevin in NJ · 06-17-2016, 05:57 AM

A speedster is whatever the owner wants it to be. They are just a model A chassis and someones idea for some seats and body.

The real question is who rebuilt what and to what standards. Was the engine done by a respected engine builder?
How were the brakes done?
Were all new bearings used?
Often the engine has been upped in HP.

I think you get the picture.

For $13,900 it had best have all the best parts as they are pretty cheap restorations relatively speaking. I would expect a car that handles real nice and comfortable at any speed up to 65+ MPH (speedsters are light so higher top ends should be the norm). If the car is a chore to drive then it is not restored right.

06-17-2016, 05:57 AM	#2
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: Anybody have any info or help on Model A Speedsters A speedster is whatever the owner wants it to be. They are just a model A chassis and someones idea for some seats and body. The real question is who rebuilt what and to what standards. Was the engine done by a respected engine builder? How were the brakes done? Were all new bearings used? Often the engine has been upped in HP. I think you get the picture. For $13,900 it had best have all the best parts as they are pretty cheap restorations relatively speaking. I would expect a car that handles real nice and comfortable at any speed up to 65+ MPH (speedsters are light so higher top ends should be the norm). If the car is a chore to drive then it is not restored right.