Vehicle Description
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder
Beck Replica for purchase. The Porsche 550 Spyder is quite possibly
the most recognizable competition based car produced. Actively
participating in the European and US Championships as early as 1953
to 1965, the 550 variants recorded an astounding 95 overall
victories along with 75 class wins in 370 starts. Its low, wide
stance along with its impressive power to weight, the 550 Spyder
dominated against more powerful cars above its class. Actor /
Driver James Dean affectionately described the car as "The Giant
Killer". Dean died in a fatal accident in his 550 Spyder, "Little
Bastard" September 30, 1955. The everlasting popularity of these
caused the creation of replicas for enthusiasts to enjoy. That's
where Chuck Beck comes in. Beck has made a name for himself in the
building of some of the best engineered and built Spyder replicas
around. Unlike a number of other 550 replica makers, who tend to
use a VW pan and requisite rear-mounted engine, Beck builds his own
frame out of 3" DOM tubing, and the engine (VW or Subie) is then
mounted amidships, just like Dean's original.
This is one of the early Beck's with an original hand-written bill
of sale in 1989 in Tuscon, Arizona. The chassis is badged #127 and
was last purchased in California and since used sparingly as a
summer toy. It's powered by the 1914cc inline 4-cylinder Volkswagen
air-cooled engine and Freeway Flyer 4-speed manual transmission
with the assist from the legendary Dellorto carb. This example
fires right up and is a lot of fun to drive in a lightweight nimble
package. The historic legendary look adds to the joy the next owner
receives as part of this purchase! We also have some of the
original documentation and brochures! Please call or email for more
details!
To see over 80 photos of this car, including under carriage please
visit our website www.grautogallery.com
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
