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Posted by: Bruce Allert Jul 31 2003, 11:12 AM

This has great pics... fun to look at
more fun if it were mine!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2425335472
bruce

Posted by: Ferg Jul 31 2003, 11:18 AM

wow that one was built right. someday when a nice used one comes on the block perhaps. Ferg.

Posted by: rallyman Jul 31 2003, 11:34 AM

That is a pretty car! I didn't have the patience to let all the pics load....does it ever show a pic of the engine? I'd like to see what that looks like! Also it says it's a 2276 - I wonder if it's a type 4? Should I go back and wait forever for all the pics to load and see the answers???

Posted by: redshift Jul 31 2003, 11:37 AM

It's a T-IV with a 911 style shroud in red.

It's ok, but don't ya want a black one?





M

Posted by: Lawrence914-6 Jul 31 2003, 11:59 AM

Beautiful to look at... I've lusted after these for years.

Anyone ever driven one? What's it ride like?

Posted by: Elliot Cannon Jul 31 2003, 12:42 PM

Hi,
The data plate showed the car is built in Orange Ca. That's where Fat Performance is located and it's a good bet they did the type IV engine. They make a 911 type shroud like the one in the pictures. I just installed on of their engines in my 73 914. (2.2 liter with 44 webers.) Haven't had it on the street yet. I'll be in the Peoples Republic of China for a few days but should have it running when I get back. That is one of the best replicas I have seen.
Cheers, Elliot

Posted by: Qarl Jul 31 2003, 12:43 PM

I want one...

Anyone care to guess the reserve on this baby?

Posted by: Ferg Jul 31 2003, 12:51 PM

I'm betting low 30's on that one...

Beck they guy who is doing spyder 550's as well should have this out soon

http://www.kitcar.com/articles-kitcar/beck65/P3161442-Porsche904-1b.jpg

I'm saving my lunch money

Posted by: tat2dphreak Jul 31 2003, 12:54 PM

holy crap! I think I just spoil my pants! anyone got a cigarette?!



ahh! was it as good for you? like I care!

Posted by: grantsfo Jul 31 2003, 12:55 PM

Here's my favorite repro/retro Spyder - 993 engine stuffed in to the frame!

Posted by: Ferg Jul 31 2003, 12:58 PM

Yikes, I don't think I have enough self disipline to keep off the gas if I had that one. I would be in jail or in a ditch in a week tops , Ahh but what a fun week

Posted by: Qarl Jul 31 2003, 01:13 PM

Anyone know how to clean DNA off the underside of an office desk?

Posted by: Mike D. Jul 31 2003, 01:28 PM

Great Car! I got to drive one a couple of years ago. It belonged to a friend of a friend. He paid $18K for it, I thought that was too much. It had a big T1 and finding first gear was bit squirrelly. It was fast and looks you get real fun.

I think the car on e-bay is also a big T1. look and the exaust and how close together the intake ports are.

-Mike D.


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Posted by: tat2dphreak Jul 31 2003, 01:28 PM

i don't know but "shout" won't get the stain out of these pants!

Posted by: fuch toy Jul 31 2003, 02:44 PM

It's a type one and it looks as if the parts are CB performance based....2276 cc.

Posted by: tryan Jul 31 2003, 04:39 PM

very good mold work. nice looking car, but ralph nader would frown on the swing axle.


how in the hell do they keep the motor from overheating? the cooling air for the motor can come straight off the ground.


the clutch set up looks pretty sano and the shifter linkage looks a tad weak.

Posted by: tod914 Jul 31 2003, 07:21 PM

Not sure, might want to inquire with Bill Clinton's cleaning service

Posted by: ! Jul 31 2003, 07:29 PM

I just ordered the same windscreen that's on that car for the 356.....don't think it will look the same though.....

Posted by: Mark Henry Jul 31 2003, 08:22 PM

You’re right!

No air seal for the fan intake. Bet he’s gone through a couple of engines, this might be the reason for selling.

Posted by: Qarl Jul 31 2003, 08:34 PM

Ehh... I bid on it. Just $100 more... hee hee!

Reserver is at least $30K... I wouldn't go that high though... Go to the website for Vintage Spyders and the options alone total to over $30k

Posted by: Curvie Roadlover Jul 31 2003, 08:57 PM

HOLY MOLY! Good luck Karl!

Posted by: Qarl Jul 31 2003, 09:07 PM

Nope... that was my one and only bid. At least I can say I bid on it...

Just like the 916 for sale earlier this year... I made an offer, BUT... I don't own it.


Karl

Posted by: Chris H. Jul 31 2003, 09:43 PM

Speaking of Yikes and E-bay, looks like Rich Brennick is selling his V-8 914. Never seen it in person but it looks like a very nice conversion.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2425634511&category=6430

Posted by: shoguneagle Jul 31 2003, 10:54 PM

I think the 550 is my favorite Porsche. I come from that era of open cars. I lust! I lust! I lust! Oh! How I LUST!!

Karl, I saw your bid up there. Good Luck!!

Incidently, does anyone know who makes the different kit cars (sorry, Replica Car) of the 550 Spyder. I know Beck's son has production over the 550 while he is developing another v-8 replica (I believe a Cheetah; old limited production racer).

I am interested in finding out the different manufacturers of the 550 and determine the quality. Would be nice to put 914-6 stuff in one of them.,

Anyway, back to reality.

Steve Hurt
shoguneagle

Posted by: redshift Aug 1 2003, 05:35 AM

I can't recall the name of the man, but there is a guy in GB making a few duplicates in aluminum that are exact, and I just saw a listing for a 550 motor for $73k.

I think the car was $70k (add motor and gear).... been a few months.



M

Posted by: tod914 Aug 1 2003, 07:08 AM

I just seen my first 550 in person this past weekend.
A shop where my friend had has engine rebuilt, the owner has 1. Car is disassembled, with a fresh 4 cam motor siting on the bench. wow what a car.

How do the beck replicas compare to the one posted?

Posted by: Lawrence914-6 Aug 1 2003, 08:51 AM

Some 550 links I've collected.

http://www.spyderclub.com

http://www.chuckbeckmotorsports.com/

http://www.thunderranch.com/550.html Thunder Ranch does the 550 chassis that can accomodate a /6.

http://www.chamonixcars.com/main.html (For Jeroen)

Posted by: Joe Ricard Aug 1 2003, 11:43 AM

Well the reserve wasn't met. did it sell anyway?

Posted by: need4speed Aug 1 2003, 01:32 PM

ME TOO! But I don't come from that era. . .

Now I'm thinkin; when I get my 914, I'm gonna cut the rear body, and weld the trunk shut, and mount the whole thing on a hinge so it flips up just like that!