Vehicle Description
Worldwide Vintage Autos is pleased to present this 1955 Porsche
Spyder replica. Titled as a 1955 Porsche! This is the one you want.
One of the best drivers out there, own this Spyder for a FRACTION
of the build cost! �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. �
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
Early, collectible, Beck Spyder build. 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.
EXTERIOR�
-Blue-grey/silver paint finish.�
-Hood filler cap.�
-Chrome era correct wheels.
-Good Year Eagle GT 195/60R15 front tires.
-Good Year Eagle GT 205/60R15 rear�tires.
-Chrome headlight bezels.
-Comes with soft top and door window panels.
INTERIOR
-Newly reupholstered seats.�
-New carpet.�
-Wrapped steering wheel.
MECHANICAL
-Fat Performance Type IV High performance 4 Cylinder engine!!! High
dollar conversion.�
-Twin Delorto Carbs.�
-Electronic ignition with coil pack and lark oil cooler.
-Front disc brakes.�
-4 Speed manual transmission.�
-Tubular frame.
-Dual exhaust.�
DISCLOSURE
-Paint is driver quality. Minor chips / imperfections in paint.
(See detailed picture)
-Chrome wheels are in good shape but show some signs of age in
areas. (See detailed picture)
Own this vintage 1955 Porsche Spyder at wholesale cost.�The cost of
parts and restoration of these vehicles are increasing daily. 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�7 days 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�7 day period
and ii). there is significant re-marketing costs associated with
relisting / remarketing our vehicles.
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!
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