1955 Porsche 550 SPYDER BECK Replicar 1955 Porsche Spyder Beck Replicar-Chuck Beck is renowned among Porsche enthusiasts for his 550 Spyder replicas. He began producing his replica of this famous car in 1982. Since that time, eck also jointly-developed the Shogun concept car, nd produced a competitive race car with his replica of the Lister. This two owner Example is in Showroom Condition, nd is Titled as a 1955 Porsche. We have the Side Curtains and Tonneau Cover, nd both are in like new condition. Perhaps the most famous of the Porsche 550's built was James Dean's "Little Bastard" numbered 130 (VIN 550-0055) which Dean fatally crashed into Donald Turnupseed's 1950 Ford Custom at the CA Rt. 46/41 Cholame Junction on September 30, 955. Specifications: Wheelbase: 85" [2.16 m] Height: 40" [1.02 m] Length: 146" [3.71 m] Width: 61" [1.55 m] Curb weight: 1300 lbs [590 kg] Standard engine: customer specific Front suspension: fully adjustable twin torsion I-beam Rear suspension: Torsion bar with adjustable spring plates. Brakes: Front disc, ear drum and handbrake on rear wheels. Wheels: Painted steel road wheels 15" x 4.5" front and 15" x 5.5" rear Tires: 165/80-15 front, 95/60-15 rear [plus one spare] Performance*: Standing Start: 0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds Quarter mile: 13.6 secs @ 92 mph/148 kph Top speed: 130 mph [209 kph] *with a CB Performance 1915cc 125 hp engine and standard gearbox/axle ratios. Please feel free to call us with any questions or to schedule a viewing!
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