Its a beautiful car but the hollow pop rivets do jump out at you. One of those things that barks kit car. But as Leeraskin point out, easily remedied. It sounds very nice out on the road. 1300 lbs? Makes my beetle seem like an anchor. Overall a beautiful build. I'm glad it sold. Next project...
Wendler badge is correct for original 550 Spyder...but the rivets holding the badge on came from Home Depot!!! Original rivets had solid heads not hollow points.... Can be obtained from NLA or Stoddard Porsche Parts.
Lee Raskin, Porsche Historian/Author, James Dean At Speed (Amazon.com)
Absolutely beautiful! What amazing detail. A rolling work of art and tribute to the era. Love the 550 Spyder! Hope the new owner takes good care of it.
Where did you have the wheels reproduced? I'd like to do just that.
dorkbrand 7 months ago
Its a beautiful car but the hollow pop rivets do jump out at you. One of those things that barks kit car. But as Leeraskin point out, easily remedied. It sounds very nice out on the road. 1300 lbs? Makes my beetle seem like an anchor. Overall a beautiful build. I'm glad it sold. Next project...
gforcepdx 8 months ago
Wendler badge is correct for original 550 Spyder...but the rivets holding the badge on came from Home Depot!!! Original rivets had solid heads not hollow points.... Can be obtained from NLA or Stoddard Porsche Parts.
Lee Raskin, Porsche Historian/Author, James Dean At Speed (Amazon.com)
leeraskin 11 months ago
'56 Porsche 550 Spyder... not '02
decjko 1 year ago
Just curious... why did you sell such a beauty?
seattle0002 1 year ago
Absolutely beautiful! What amazing detail. A rolling work of art and tribute to the era. Love the 550 Spyder! Hope the new owner takes good care of it.
seattle0002 1 year ago