Vehicle Description
Worldwide Vintage Autos is pleased to present this 1956 Porsche
Spyder replica.�We scour the country for vintage cars and trucks
like this and we rarely come across one like this! You must see and
drive this rare Spyder!
HISTORY
Perhaps the most famous of the first 90 Porsche 550's built
was�James Dean's "Little Bastard", numbered 130 (VIN 550-0055),
which Dean fatally crashed into Donald Turnupseed's 1950�Ford
Custom�at the CA Rte. 46/41 Cholame Junction on September 30, 1955.
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As Dean was finishing up�Giant's filming in September, 1955, he
suddenly traded in his 356 Porsche Super Speedster at Competition
Motors, for a new 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder on September 21st, and
immediately entered the upcoming Salinas Road Race event scheduled
for October 1 and 2.
According to Lee Raskin, Porsche historian and author of�James Dean
At Speed, Dean asked custom car painter and�pin striper�Dean
Jeffries�to paint "Little Bastard" on the car:
"Dean Jeffries, who had a paint shop next to�Barris�did the
customizing work which consisted of: painting '130' in black
non-permanent paint on the front hood, doors and rear deck lid. He
also painted 'Little Bastard' in script across the rear cowling.
The red leather bucket seats and red tail stripes were original.
The tail stripes were painted by the Stuttgart factory, which was
customary on the Spyders for long distance endurance racing
identification."
The 550 is among the most frequently reproduced classic
automobiles. Several companies have sprung up in the last 25 years
that offer kit and�turnkey�cars. SOURCE: �WIKIPEDIA
SPECIFICS / BUILD INFORMATION
EXTERIOR�
-This vehicle was�built by Beck. One of, if not the most famous
builders of these fine automobiles. Don't be fooled by other
builders as they do not produce the same quality that beck has done
for many years.
-Immaculate blue-grey/silver paint finish.�
-Hood filler cap.�
-Rear vents.�
-Chrome era correct wheels.
-Staggered Dunlop tires 185/60/15 front 205/60/15 rear.�
INTERIOR
-Red bucket seats.�
-Seatbelt's.
-Wrapped steering wheel.
-Wood knob gear shifter.�
MECHANICAL
-Upgraded 2165CC 4 Cylinder engine with 125 HP.�
-4 Speed manual transmission.�
-Tubular frame.�
-12,391 miles on build.
DISCLOSURE
-Minor chips / imperfections in paint. (See detailed picture)
-Title is 2003 ASVE Convertible.
Own this vintage 1956 Porsche Spyder replica at wholesale cost.�The
cost of parts and restoration of these vehicles are increasing
daily. They are not making any more and, therefore, they are
becoming more rare by the day. Buy one complete and ensure your
investment for the future. Don't do the work yourself, get one
finished for roughly half of the cost of building it yourself!�
An excellent investment and something you can enjoy daily.
Collectible vintage vehicles have historically appreciated at a
rate greater than that stock market, gold and other arts and
collectibles as documented by many articles and auction result
tracking.
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NEED MORE DETAILED INFORMATION? CALL US AND WE WILL HELP ANY WAY
POSSIBLE!�
1-877-422-2940
WORLDWIDE VINTAGE AUTOS [. C O M ]
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FINANCING:
JJ BEST BANC. COLLECTOR CAR FINANCING
800-872-1965
Please mention you are working with�Worldwide Vintage Autos�in
order to expedite the process.
DEPOSITS:
Deposits to hold vehicles is $500. Upon payment of the $500
deposit, the vehicle�will be held for�72 hours�pending final
payment. Deposits are non-refundable due to i). the vehicles are
taken off the market and we turn down other buyers during the�72
hour�period and ii). there is significant re-marketing costs
associated with relisting / remarketing our vehicles. Inspections
should�be performed prior to putting a deposit down on a
vehicle.
INSPECTIONS:
We encourage inspections. We disclose known defects and
imperfections but we are not you. Purchasing a vehicle�is very
subjective. Come visit our showroom in Denver,�CO, we would love to
meet you in person!
SHIPPING:
We recommend having our shipping coordinator facilitate the
transport of your new vehicle. �We can handle all shipping
arrangements in-house, so you know where your vehicle is from point
�A' to point �B'. We highly suggest using only enclosed shipping to
protect your investment. �We use�Central Dispatch�and they ensure
all carriers are licensed, insured and bonded.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS:
We have sold and shipped vehicles all over the world, with happy
customers in Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South
America, and the Middle East, just to name a few. �We can assist
with the transport to your home port anywhere in the world, as well
as help with the required export/import paperwork. �We recommend
the following import/export contacts:
•�Halmari, in Houston, TX @ 281-984-7235
•�Schumacher
