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Porsche : Other 2 Door -Soft Top

Sale price: $25,100.00 make an offer

Car location: United States

Sale type: Fixed price listing

Technical specifications, photos and description:

Year:
1955
Mileage:
6,200
Trim:
2 Door -Soft Top
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Porsche : Other 2 Door -Soft Top for sale

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DUKE'S GARAGE

A BECK 1955 PORSCHE 550 SPYDER REPLICA!

This Beck 550 Spyder was assembled in 1999-2000 as a factory build. One owner with 6200 original miles. Recently brought back to the factory for interior upgrades (new Carpet) and full factory inspection. Ready to go and thousands below retail on a newly ordered Beck Spyder similarly equipped with an MSRP over $42. 00. All set for a spring drive this 550 is ready for the road.


The story of the 550 Spyder is a small but rich part of Porsche History. From the race track to James Dean's last ride it defines cool. Own your piece of history from Duke's Garage 303-487-1355 or visit our Web Site and Ebay Store for more great listings.


Equipped as Follows:

Engine: 2165cc Type 1 VW motorMileage: 9775km (6200 miles)Transmission: VW 4 SpeedFuel Delivery: Dual Weber 44 CarburetorsBrakes: Front Disc BrakesSuspension: Stock VWExterior: Silver BlueInterior: Red w/New CarpetRed Full-Length Tonneau CoverNew ExhaustVDO GaugesNardi Torino Woodgrain WheelBlack Top and Side CurtainsLeather Bonnet StrapsFull Leather InteriorFuel Door TrimFresh Oil Change and Tune UpFull SpareVIN#550000724




ABOUT BECK SPYDER REPLICAS-


Beck Spyder®

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. rear drum and handbrake on rear wheels. Wheels:Silver road wheels 15" x 4. 5" front and 15" x 5. 5" rearTires:Various 155 or 165/80-15  front. 195/60-15 rear [plus one spare]
Performance*:Standing Start: 0-60 mph in 5. 8 secondsQuarter mile:13. 6 secs @ 92 mph/148 kphTop speed:130 mph [209 kph]

*with standard 1915cc 125 bhp engine and standard gearbox/axle ratios.

Contact DUKE'S GARAGE - 303-487-1355 to learn about available high performance options.

Standard Features:

Brazilian Leather Interior Hand Laid Fiberglass Body3” DOM Tubular ChassisVintage Style Lap Seatbelts

CUSTOMIZE YOUR SPYDER WITH THE FOLLOWING:

The parts and options shown below are many of the items that can be ordered on your BECK SPYDER®. or purchased separately. Please note that all pricing on our web pages are installed parts prices.   Call or visit our store for prices of parts sold and shipped as parts.


Dash grab handle -  Dash grab handle with rubber gaskets under each end for a professional fit and appearance.
Red Tail lensOptional Beck Spyder® Tail/Turn light Set (4) - These high quality  lights give your BECK SPYDER® a custom look. 2 taillights (red) and  2 turn signals (clear).
Clear Front LensDrivers Side GT MirrorGT Racing Mirrors -  Available for both the driver side and passenger side.
These are custom made units with a glass mirror surface that is shaped to fit the opening and provide a larger viewing area and proper adjustment.   Color matched and hand fitted to your Beck Spyder® with authentic leather body gasket.

(Also available unpainted. as an assembly part to fit to your BECK SPYDER® or BECK SPEEDSTER®. )

Larger Mirror Surface for Better Visability

Custom Helmet Fairing - this fairing is color matched to the car. and made to be removable so the convertible top can be fitted without modification.

(Also available as a parts for your Spyder 550. )
Head Fairing with Red Leather UpholsteryRacing Style Seatbelt Options - 2 point (pictured)3. nbsp; 4. or 5 point (not pictured) vintage racing harnesses are available in Blue. Red. or Black. Special trim pieces are laser cut and polished especially for our Spyder to give the installation of the shoulder harness a professional appearance.

Special Trim for Shoulder HarnessFull Tonneau Cover -  This high quality cloth tonneau comes complete with genuine Tenax snaps and a center zipper.   Ideal for closing the cockpit of the car on one side (for solo driving) or both when parked.   This is one of the most popular and useful options.
Wide Five Wheels - Upgrade the standard 4 bolt pattern to the Wide 5 (5 x 205mm) bolt pattern.  These look great on your BECK SPYDER®.  This upgrade comes complete with a full set of 4 wheels and 4 aluminum drum skins that complete the authentic appearance while covering the modern brake components underneath.

Wide 5 bolt Wheel - Front (W/ DrumSkin)Rear w/ drumSkinVintage Koni shocks.
Customized e-brake.
Shown in stock e-brake location.
Can also be placed in alternative location by moving the shifter.
Fluted Headlight LensesFLUTED HEADLIGHT LENS   Front oil cooler grill - Made to replicate the original oil cooler grill without sacrificing the useful interior space where the standard top and side curtains are stored. Comes completely painted and installed with stainless hardware and authentic body gasket.

(Also available as an unpainted part to add to your existing Spyder. )
Original styled 550 seats - for the purist.   (our stock seats are also full leather and very comfortable. period correct styling. however. without the two oval cut-outs up the back. )
Push Button Starter Options - there are several options for those who want a push to start option.   The original style Black button (also available in Ivory). and the less expensive chrome version.   Both function as the start mechanism when the key is turned to the run position.

NOTE: Currently only the chrome button is available.

Click to Enlarge this imageLeather bonnet straps (rear) - Our leather bonnet straps are hand made by  local Amish craftsmen.   We use only polished stainless steel buckles. end caps. and hardware.   No peeling. flaking or rusting like the cheap imitations.
Click to EnlargeNow back in Stock!

Front Hood Key Latch - this trim piece is designed to replicate the original front hood key latch opening and adds a bit of authenticity to the exterior appearance of the Spyder 550.


Front Hood Key LatchRear Deck Lid Key LatchNow back in stock!
Rear key latch covers -  designed to replicate the Key Latch mechanism. These trim pieces install on the left and right side of the rear deck lid.
Special Badging Options -  This Nurburgring badge is often seen on the driver's side front fender of the 550.  
Wendler Badge - on both sides indicated the body maker
Wendler badges (2)Original styled interior door handles.
Painted Rear Racing Spears -   Painted in your choice of color with accented trim. the most popular are the red spears with a 1/4" gold trim edge.    Shown here in blue as on Jerry Sienfelds original 550 Spyder.   Our spears are painted and then we clearcoat the entire deck lid so that these do not appear to be added on top of the paint. nor can you feel the edges.   No peeling or fading issues either.
James Dean decal set -  This decal set is made of the finest vinyl available and is computer cut to the exact size and font of Deans original car.   Four "130" numbers (2 for the doors. 1 each for the hood and decklid. ) and the "Little Bastard" for the rear.

(This. and many of the parts you see on this page are available as a part. ) 
Front Jacking Point

Jacking Points (Set of 4) -  machined to replicate the original jacking points. the front pair (shown here) are installed into the under side of the nose. and the rear are welded directly on to the chassis.


DUKE'S GARAGE

303-487-1355





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