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Old 05-19-2010, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by atomic80
Hey everyone, I'm Jason the photographer that took these pictures. I haven't really posted that much here lately but Mongrelcat let me know that he posted my pictures here. I'll try to make it a point to share my pictures with you Rennlisters in the future too. I've got plenty to share.

My other website link is: www.flickr.com/atomic80. I haven't updated my jasontang.virtuality.org website in ages.

I drove both the 550 Spyder replica and Carrera GT that day and can say without doubt that there are no equals when it comes to these two. Both are epitomes of what a Porsche should be.


i love photography, and let me tell you , those shots are nothing less than spectacular ................. my deep congratulations. eloy
Old 05-19-2010, 07:04 AM
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Great photos!!! Gonna check the links out later...
Old 05-19-2010, 01:03 PM
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I want a 550 replica in the worst way, and these great pictures make me want one even more!

If anyone knows of a decent car for sale, please let me know.
I'm looking for an unfinished kit, 75% or more completed, or a turn-key car I can drive home.
Primarily interested in Vintage replicas, Thunder Ranch replicas, and Beck replicas in that order.

--Chuck--
Old 05-19-2010, 01:39 PM
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Great shots!
Old 05-19-2010, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by speedbump2
I want a 550 replica in the worst way, and these great pictures make me want one even more!

If anyone knows of a decent car for sale, please let me know.
I'm looking for an unfinished kit, 75% or more completed, or a turn-key car I can drive home.
Primarily interested in Vintage replicas, Thunder Ranch replicas, and Beck replicas in that order.

--Chuck--

550....hmmmmm!!! What would a real one like the one in the photo sell for?
Old 05-19-2010, 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Parnelli
550....hmmmmm!!! What would a real one like the one in the photo sell for?
The one in the pictures appears to be a Thunder Ranch replica, but a bona fide, honest-to-God, real Porsche 550 Spyder in concours d'elegance condition can sell for around $500,000.00

If I could afford one of those, I'd be afraid to drive it! But I would not hesitate to drive the ever-lovin' wheels off of a $20k - $30k replica

--Chuck--
Old 05-20-2010, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by bart1
I don't know if you have ever followed any of Wayne Dempsey's threads on Pelican, but he has one and there are very interesting details in the minutia of the car.
e.g.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...umulators.html
Old 05-20-2010, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Parnelli
550....hmmmmm!!! What would a real one like the one in the photo sell for?
It is a replica, but a very nice one.

Locally there is a place that sells 356 & 550's, they start in the high $20's & go up to the $60's.
Old 05-20-2010, 10:27 PM
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"The one in the pictures appears to be a Thunder Ranch replica"




where can i find a replica in that color and great shape?
Old 05-21-2010, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Parnelli
...where can i find a replica in that color and great shape?
Not the same color, but here's a fairly nice Beck 550:beck-550-spyder

--Chuck--
Old 05-21-2010, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by speedbump2
Not the same color, but here's a fairly nice Beck 550:beck-550-spyder

--Chuck--

keep 'em coming !
Old 05-21-2010, 08:01 PM
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A few more here:
http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/porsche/550


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Are there any real ones for sale?
Old 05-22-2010, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Cactus
Are there any real ones for sale?
Why you got half a mill kicking around?

My guess is most real ones are sold private party & not advertised.
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Here is an amazing example of a 1956 550 Spyder with the original canvas top ... the only soft top known to exist ...
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