YES! Terms of Service. I want to register an account for free right now! I have a similar registration problem here in Switzerland. In the midst of the fiasco, Levin launched a company called Auto Resolutions. Finally, the case stated that Classic Motor Carriages induced its customers to pay for kit cars, and then "failed to provide the automotive parts necessary for complete assembly." Around the same time, Auto Resolutions quietly began selling cars under the brand name Street Beasts. i just saw their commercial last night, and was wondering when they're gonna break out the "Rat Beast" Me Revhead and Merc were making fun of them in OKC this year. 1934 Ford Cabriolet Street Beast Kit Car: Brand new, never assembled Street Beast kit car made by Innovative Street Machines out of Miami, Florida. In 1994 bought the 34 rag top..Took three years to get some of my parts..Never put it together..Lost intrest close to 13.333.00..Was part of a class action Many of us suedyears later got back only $750.00 Sold the damn thing for $2500.00 still in the box. Your comment reminds me of a Gahan Wilson cartoon from a 1960s Playboy magazine, showing 2 men peering into a room full of people kneeling on the floor, praying to a big empty alter with a big letter N on front of it. Thank You. Where is the car, do you still have it? Just shouting NO! in an Ian Paisley style isnae a viable position. It is not a kit car and I was wondering if you were involved in building these cars. Street fecies. You know the rest . I would have to dig out one of my old price lists when I get a chance and let you know. I don't know either way if the kit is good or bad.. Why are you asking now??? I guess the payment acceptance for this electric shelby is only to CHARGE IT. The street Beast is the Rodney Dangerfield of street rods . Register now for free! We had some panning and driving to do! Cobra Make, Engine: CR 427 S/C, 351W, 5 Sp & KMP142 - 427 SO, 4 Spd, Too late for this project, but for future projects, Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 289FIA / SA 351W / a truly glorious machine. _____ Jim We Few, We Happy Few, We Band of . "A lot of people think they know how to build a car," he explains. . Part of the equation is why you want a Cobra knock off. Heres how it works. It is located in central New Jersey. The bottom line is it's probably a fine kit for a driver-quality car, but not the one to buy if you're looking for a replica that can also handle the occasional track day. I am in possession of a CMC speedster ID# S2162; do you have any info on this unit? I believe I have emailed back and forth with the person in regards to this issue. JavaScript is disabled. Hey Bill. Now these are things i have personal had to fix for 2 guys that bought them. We've had several Street Beast cars through the shop and have been supplying their customers / builders with parts for some time now. (Yes, converting an E-type may be criminal.) By the way, I was part of the class action lawsuit and received nada in restitution. Just saw your posting I too am in central jersey please email me back if u still have the 34 Id like to look at it . Of course, the other option is to strip out that antiquated EV technology and simply build this as the gods intended and drop in a crate engine that will turn this Cobra into the pavement scorcher it was meant to be. What the heck is an Ian Paisley style? But they've picked up recently. Earl, to be more specific you need to take a cutting wheel and slice the left forward steering collumn support and reweld it to the outside in order for the clutch pedal to fully return. View car 30+ days ago 5 Pictures 1934 Ford Sedan $75,000 Dont drive it much anymore since I got a Ford GT in 2004. Thanks, Earl386-235-1047. The bottom line is its probably a fine kit for a driver-quality car, but not the one to buy if youre looking for a replica that can also handle the occasional track day. Included in the sale is a soft top and all factory manuals and brochures from Classic Motor Carriages. Some of the same people are running Street Beasts, but this time they seem to be doing a better job of running the business. I have a 69 chevy flatbed I would love to electrify if I could do it affordably. BUYER BEWARE! Its black and has a CB Performance 2110 cc engine (rated at 150 HP)with dual Weber carbs. Most of the components are manufactured in the firm's Little Haiti warehouse. It was listed as a Ford Economy radiator CMC Part No. The only ones I've seen completed were far from accurate replicas of the intended bodies they represent. Members FAQs and questions about Cobra Businesses. When he's driving up and down the country in search of the greatest driving roads, he can be found messing around on an electric scooter, playing with luxury watches, or testing the latest fragrances. The Caterham Seven is almost legendary, and its ultimate form is the 620 R. It features a mind-boggling 310bhp, has a . Why would you want to spend any time in a cold, dark place full of spiders? A manual tranny will require some rework to the steering column support so the clutch pedal will clear. If you still have the car and in the Tristan are please give me a call 732 254 3040 I wish you lotsa luck in finding any replacement parts for ANY CMC kits. Every thing works as it should. And orders poured in so fast that the company abandoned its modest Hallandale headquarters and moved to the mammoth warehouse on the Palmetto and 27th Avenue. Being the Sunshine State, there are also quite a few automotive enthusiast related companies in general that have their corporate headquarters in Florida. They go like stink even with a stock engine! File your review. Please let me know if you have. Red with black interior and top + tonneau Good luck and keep asking questions. Hey there. The period bodywork hides high quality Jaguar components, including straight-six and V8 engines. I do not have $20.000.00 to build a car, but I got $129.00 a month to pay for a kit. There is no way to tell when it was sold or made unless you have an original invoice. My name is Dave and I just bought a Gazelle.wondering if I can put a 2005 Jaguar frame motor suspension ect.on it..I would love some input and I would consider hiring it done right..car is in Vegas Im in Texas and Vegas let me know.I want this for myself. The classic motor carriages in Miami building was torn down to make way for a mall. I have found that building a car costs way more than you figure it is going to. Listen to it off the mark ! It seems a mixture of extremely poor customer service and some low-quality parts are to blame, with most commentary being focused on the lack of response from the business owners when issues arose. You will no find much interest for that car on this website. I want to register an account for free right now! B11392. Anyone out there know anything about them? In the lobby hangs a U.S. map riddled. In many ways, that's all you need to know about the Ultima cars. If there are selling 50 kits a month you woudl sure as hell hear and see more of them i would think.. the fact they sell 50 a month (if that is true) only means there are 50 stupid people a month. Cobra Make, Engine: FFR Daytona Coupe done to replicate CSX-2299 at the '64 LeMans. I am having trouble finding what it was originally out of. It has a number of 1515. local news and culture. I could buy this and transplant the drive train into the Blazer and put my spare 4.6 into the Cobra. Suppose to be factory built ??? I've relied on them in the past and not been disappointed with my decision. Ken. It's definitely not as sexy or thrilling as they other cars on this list, buy it's cheap and accessible, which we love. It may not be copied without the written permission of Ripoff Report. Welcome to Club Cobra! Ride of the valkyries? What is in the building now and what is the address of the building. thanks jay l. You might just want to call some of the current cobra manufactures and see if there stuff fits. I did cold calling telemarketing & inbound calls also. Open to any good advice and suggestions. The companies are out of business, and production has been discontinued. Those who know me are aware that I'm not shy about asking questions. The IVA test is no fun. And although most of the dozen customers contacted by New Times were happy with their purchases, at least five have recently filed complaints with the Better Business Bureau and the state attorney general. We would love to see them and add them to the site. they get NO RESPECT :embarrass As a fellow Carolina resident . When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. Carroll also tuned Dodge Omnis, pretty sure he just loved fast. miami, Florida. Anyone out there have any real photos of the building? That is the saddest engine compartment shot I have ever seen on BF. The gazelle was most likely their top seller followed by the Porsche replicas. Some began alleging that the company employed deceptive sales tactics, delivered incomplete kits, and kept deposits when nothing was delivered. Miami Florida, Old Town Atelier Dan Kolar Alexandra Kolar Press and Ink Scamming and Blocking Paying Customers Temecula California, Full Service Network Jason Soltis, David Schwencke (CEO) They could not provide phone services needed, had to change providers after working with them for months to fix things. I mean Street Beasts. "But there's no doubt it's a major player," he notes. And there are some very well-engineered kit cars out there. Sylvio. It sat atop the 160,000-square-foot headquarters of Classic Motor Carriages, then the nation's largest manufacturer of automotive replicas. An electric Shelby Cobra: is this not the greatest insult ever conceived? Location: San Antonio Valley Ca, POUR IT ON IT ! This report was posted on Ripoff Report on 09/02/2008 06:28 PM and is a permanent record located here: It's based on ye olde Austin Rover Metro mechanicals. Hi Donnie, I bought an 87 Classic Tiffany that was in great condition built from scratch at the CMC factory and now I ve done the work to make it in excellent mint condition where a month ago, it was one of 12 cars that won the Ford National Select Honoree award at Carlisle Pa. Do you know how much the Tiffany sold for in the 80s when built from scratch into a finished car. The court case and the company's implosion made headlines across the country. StreetBeasts is trying hard to make a new name for themselves. Street Beasts caters mostly to street rod enthusiasts, meaning those who get revved up over pre-1948 models. Anyone wanting information on Classic might try to contace Curt Scott, publisher of KIT CAR GUIDE and other things associated with kits. I cringe every time I see an ad for Street Beats . My question is it has a title showing it as a 1990 therfore does it have to have all emissions and air bag installs to register once completed? It was purchased in 2001 and other than being uncrated nothing no work was done to it. Offer the guy five grand and then put an engine it in when he gets tired of waiting for an EV enthusiast.. I am sorry for the delay in responding. nterested in pictures of 356, asking price, and location to see. READ: Foreign websites steal our content, Click Here to read other Ripoff Reports on Streetbeasts. I might qualify for the longest build time. You can have classic Ford and Chevy pushrod V8s. Ethanal-free real gas is a little more expensive, but it is worth the bother for any carbureted engine that isnt used daily. The car (and me) are in north central AZ. I would need the production date for the Classic Gazelle with the ID No. . The weight being light and its sport design could be cool. STEET BEAST kits are GARBAGE, wyoming technical institute has one in their one storage barn, they bought it from the company under its OLD name b4 they went "out of business" and opened back up under street beasts name Thank you. i dont know what to ask for it don web 242 202-8762, We need parts for a 56 Porche Roadster 727 515 2858 DAN, I have a CMC 34 Ford coupe. They eventually opened up again as a company called Street Beasts selling just hot rods but that company was also shut down in 2010. All business will get complaints. For many, there really is no other way of getting into something seriously dramatic other than going the kit car route. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. They have a reputation as crooks and the cars, even nicely finished ones, look like well, the name Street Beast is very fitting. The seller notes it does need a new battery set, or you could use this as an opportunity to upgrade to a lithium-ion battery pack for Tesla-grade acceleration. I just buoght a 1990 Gazelle at the First Annual Corvette Vintage Car Auction. ), http://www.rehobothproperties.com/coupe.htm. There's even a terrifying 500hp Jaguar V12 option. They claim there are selling 50 kits a month (?) 1941 WILLYS COUPE STREET ROD HOT ROD . Looks good on by the photos but will this be a nightmare like the street beast. A neat project either way would you take it to the next level of electric drive or pursue a more traditional build? Corporate Advocacy Program: How to repair your business reputation. All rights reserved. Do I have a chance to get a document which proves this? Unfortunately, I know there are several of their customers that are going to be left hanging. For our first afternoon visit, General Manager Steve Levin spoke with us and talked about the various replicars that Street Beasts produces: a '34 Coupe, a '34 Cabriolet, a '33 Vicky, a '41 Willys Coupe, a '66 Roadster, a '66 Roadster Coupe, and a '55 Speedster. This is the best way to manage and repair your business reputation. 4 Disc brakes. This Page is to Enable owners of the Street Beast Street Rods to Exchange ideas, find parts and share their stories! Need help in finding Assembly Manual for CMC cobra. The truth isnt nearly as sensational, as according to the seller, the Cobra was built in the 1980s to demonstrate the potential of EV technology. I usually research and actually go and look at the product or talk with someone who has used a part or product before buying it. It's a pukka bit of kit. HAS ANYBODY HAD ANY DEALINGS OR PROBLEMS THAT I SHOULD BE AWARE OF? This is a Street Beast based kit car. WELL I'M IN THE PROCESS OF BUILDING A 1936 FORD 3 WINDOW COUPE FROM J.B. DONALSON I QUITE A BIT OF LOOKING FIRST BEFORE I ORDERED IT. Runs 10.1 in 1/4 mile and top speed is 155 mph at Sebring raceway. I believe you can get almost every things but, not the body parts from MG Magic. Our pricing here is just for the basic body and chassis, finished cars cost tens of thousands. Last updated 4 January 23. Street Beasts' suppliers are sometimes slow to deliver parts. STEET BEAST kits are GARBAGE, wyoming technical institute has one in their one storage barn, they bought it from the company under its OLD name b4 they went "out of business" and opened back up under street beasts name. In addition, "false and fraudulent representations" were made to obtain deposits from prospective customers. Luster was so steamed that he scrapped the project and sold his Street Beasts body and frame to another rodder. Sure there are problems in buiding a kit. The duo spent nearly two years outfitting the car with everything from a Chevy 350 motor to an overdrive transmission and power windows. A decent sound system, TV and beer fridge are top of the essentials list. Thought kit cars were a bit uncouth? Also under extreme excelleration, the frame hits the top of the rear differential. Email if you need photos. http://www.nsra-usa.com/annual.htm please call me lets talk speedster and money 242 202 8762 I live in So Los Angeles. ", Brian Brennan, editor of Street Rodder, one of a half-dozen magazines that target collectors, says he can't say for sure whether Street Beasts tops the growing list of replica producers. By Rob Clymo I also have an original Tiffany brochure I keep in the back seat. Corporate Advocacy Business Remediation and Customer Satisfaction Program. Become a member to add images to your comments. Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Jack "goose' Marinelli, Sep 26, 2005. 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