I have "550 Spyder (replica) fever" badly !!!..ugh!
05-16-2011, 09:01 PM
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+1. What's different about a 550 replica from most of all of the other "kit cars" is that even the entire VW drive train is also a good "replica" of the period Porsche product and performance. So close to the real thing, common heritage, not $500K...I think you get a pass from the poser label with a good 550 replica (Beck etc.), especially with a "real" Porsche already in your garage and if you don't go crazy adding every authentic Porsche badge you can find.
One FS in Los Angles: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...370077413.html
One FS in Los Angles: http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...370077413.html
and I have a bright yellow Speedster replica with all of the Porsche badging. All the previous owner's work.
I didn't think much about it when I bought it but it is kinda weird. Sort of made to deceive.
Then there's the color... Nowhere near authentic. So who was he foolin'?
Either way, I laugh every time I drive it. Can't help it. Very fun little car.
A Spyder rep would be a blast
05-16-2011, 09:04 PM
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a VW-oriented site. Usually lots of intersting stuff for sale...
And I just saw this:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifie...php?id=1120107
WANT.
And I just saw this:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifie...php?id=1120107
WANT.
05-16-2011, 09:32 PM
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Not to steal this thread but I got bit by the Cobra bug a few years ago and about a year ago got this Superformance with a Roush 402 - they are a blast, drives great and get so much attention (at 1/20 of the cost of a real one. And I am not scared to drive it anywhere.
12-23-2011, 12:32 AM
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12-23-2011, 10:00 AM
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I'm sure this has been covered before but how does a kit get away with having the Porsche name on it? They are so strict with where their name/crest is in photos, etc.
12-23-2011, 12:14 PM
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Nice one on Pelican...
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...r-replica.html
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...r-replica.html
12-23-2011, 12:47 PM
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Looks like a well sorted car on Pelican. I would love to have one someday.
12-23-2011, 04:19 PM
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Here is a link to a few images I posted some time ago from one we warmed over. Rack and Pinion steering, designed and built four link rear suspension and of course a lot of power!
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...ll-be-fun.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...ll-be-fun.html
12-23-2011, 07:00 PM
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When Beck built and sold the complete 550 replica, the car came with a Beck badge, which was a shield the same size and shape as the Porsche badge, on the front lid....Buyers would then remove the Beck badge and replace it with the Porsche badge, add a rear badge, script, etc. There are also plenty of replica badges like the Karman badge and the Winn's Pegasus emblem.
I'd say the situation is the same today....
12-23-2011, 11:43 PM
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We get spoiled these days with all the safety stuff- even when I drive the 914, which would look huge next to one of those, you feel pretty vulnerable, with just a belt and shoulder harness. Of course, 40 years ago I felt pretty safe in that car!!
As much as I'd love to have one of those, I would be scared to death to be drivng that on the 101 around Scottsdale. Might as well be on a bike!!
Used to drive a girl friend's Midget when in high school- yeah it was a blast, but boy you didn't want to hit a squirrel let alone another car!!
As much as I'd love to have one of those, I would be scared to death to be drivng that on the 101 around Scottsdale. Might as well be on a bike!!
Used to drive a girl friend's Midget when in high school- yeah it was a blast, but boy you didn't want to hit a squirrel let alone another car!!
