Porsche 550 Spyder Beck Replica restored by Fibersteel

1955 Porsche 550 Spyder Deluxe Description

Greetings,Here we have an early 550 Spyder replica (No. 245, originally sold by Beck. Less than 3,900 miles since the craftsmen at Fibersteel have gone through every nook and cranny, restored, repaired and replaced nearly everything on this car. The list is long and I'm sure I've misses a few things.
You'll be proud to own this Spyder. It has an amazing stance, handles and drives like a dream. The quality of the fit, finish and paint is outstanding.This car features nearly all the upgrades any Spyder Lover would want and the performance to boot.

Correct 550 style parts list.
Body:Fresh and New show quality Two Stage Silver paint.Correct front oil cooler tunnelwith open oil cooler grill and alloy belly pan.Correct front mounted horns.Non-functioningfront jack points.Correct front turn signals.Correct fluted glass headlight lenses.H4 headlight bulbs.Correct front Porsche script, crest and crest liner.Non-functioning front latch covers (alloy triangles on hood)12 volt Odysseygel battery correctly mounted upfront.Alloy front inner fender wells.Alloy inner engine fire wall.Epoxy painted fuel tank.Correct fender mounted racing mirror with leather gasket.Interchangeable full Plexiglasracing windshield with leather gasket,bolt in wiper hole block-outs and dash mounted mirror.(included in this sale is the complete original Glass windshieldwith complete wiper assembly).Correct Wendler body badges."Removable" vinyl "Chopard" decals.Red tail spears with hand painted gold pin strips.Correct functioning rear clam shell latch covers.Correct original style clam shell lock mechanism with Church key.Fibersteel's hands-freeclam shell gas prop-rod system.Correct 550 tail lights.Correct NurburgRing badge.Correct Porsche script, crest and crest liner.Correct 550 license plate light with leather gasket.Hidden back up light.Correct functioning rear jack points.
Suspension:Yokohama 16" Enviro Tires.5.5" x 16" front and rear wide 5 steel rims on all corners.3.25" x 16" spare tire with leather hold down belt and red vinyl tire cover.Correct black wheel studs and nuts.Fibersteel original Alloy Drum SkinZ.Four wheel disc brakes, premium pads with drilled rotors.Dual master cylinder with adjustable proportion valve in frunk.Front and rear custom sway bars.Bilstien front and rear 550 valved shocks.Nardi wood steering wheel with custom Porsche style horn button.
This car is perfect for shows, weekend drives or perhaps some club driving,with the removable 5 point roll bar....
Engine:New, with only 3,800 miles.2332cc air cooled VW type 1.Aluminum super case.Spanish 44IDF Weber carbs with Fibersteel linkage kit.Custom 24/7 powder-less automatic fire suppression system.Custom powder coated engine tin.MSD ignition system including super hot coil and distributor.Ported and valved heads.Stainless steel valve covers.Custom black ceramic coated dual exhaust.Stock internal oil cooler.External oil filter and nose mounted external oil cooler.Auto meter oil pressure gauge.Custom 24/7 powder-less automatic fire suppression system.
Transmission:WR Racing built four speed.Hydraulic clutch system.Late Style Supper Short Axle (swing Axel, VW Trans, 412 Ring,Super Diff Alloy Side Plate, 310-1st, 193- 2nd, 121-3rd, .082-4th,Welded Hubs, Steel Shift for, Heavy Duty Cross Shaft,New German Throw Out Bearing and disc.Heavy duty front and rear mounts.Upgraded Fibersteel shift system.
Interior:Custom enlarged pedal area.Racing style alloy pedals with covers.Red German wool carpet with mats.Patina red leather Spyder seats (could use new covers.)Removable fire extinguisher.Custom tall shift lever.Correct 550 style parking brake.Custom Ross bar for getting in and out of the car.A 2 inch steel bar between the seats thatallows youto lower or raise yourself in or out of the car with ease.Correct 550 style turn signal switch.Correct 550 dash switches and knobs.Correct Bosch ignition switch with two keys.Correct alloy push start switch.Correct hammered finish alloy dash insert.Correct dash grab handle.Under dash LED lights.Under dash 12v. outlet.Custom emergency flasher switch.Custom removable 5 point roll bar.Five point, 3" racing belts.Mini hidden roll bar exclusively for shoulder harness mounting.Three soft tonneau covers, one full cover with no roll bar holes,one passenger side half coverwith no roll bar holes,and one with holes for the removable roll bar.Correct reproduction 550 Spyder telescopic leverage jackwith correct mount and leather belt.

This very special car will pull you back in your seat and put a smile on your face. Nothing better thantaking it on a long drive alone. Relax and enjoy, as it drives away the distraction from your hectic life.
Please feel free to contact me for any questions or to schedulea test drive today.Registered in California as a "Special Construction" so it is Smog exempt (in CA).
Kind Regards,Russ Rodriguez
Russ@Fibersteel.com626-334-0404