What is a 550 replica like, thinking about getting one - Page 2

Sunroof · 08-31-2005, 08:11 AM

We have a new shop in Atlanta that sells Lamborghini and the new Lotus, but also carries the Porsche 356/Americana Replica series. When I first viewed the Americana 356 as a convertible, it was absolutely gorgeous with full leather, all chrome trime, down to the luggage rack and moon wheel covers. It was selling for $28,000, which I thought was an outstanding value for a total reliable 356 replica that would last years and would be totally reliable as a daily driver.

Bob
73.5T

JeremyD · JeremyD's Garage

D Hanson - if I had your money - this is what I would be looking at...

Link

[IMG]http://www.***********.com/Life/Becks904/19-lg.jpg[/IMG]

}{arlequin · }{arlequin's Garage

even though it's a mid engine, doesn't it upset the balance when you add a big 6-cyl motor to a 550 that was designed for a small 4-cyl?

i'd love a 550 beck, but i think a speedster (replica or not) would be more practical... it may be the size thing

JonT · 08-31-2005, 09:38 AM

I know I'm in the minority but the 550 spyders and 356's are so small everyone looks like a clown in a tiny car driving it. Don't like them.

stuttgart · stuttgart's Garage

Here is another great deal for one of those.. Speedsters...
http://www.tajmagaraj.com/events/kreuzers_2006/raffle.php
2006 Speedster Raffle Update:
- Tickets are just $20.
- Buy Five Tickets and get One free, or 6 for $100.
- Only 3000 tickets will be sold.
- Tickets will be available for purchase @ www.tajmagaraj.com .
the proceeds go to the Ronald McDonald House.. it's being done with the Taj Kruzers speedfest...

}{arlequin · }{arlequin's Garage

Quote:

Originally posted by JonT
I know I'm in the minority but the 550 spyders and 356's are so small everyone looks like a clown in a tiny car driving it. Don't like them.

yeah but imagine a tanned hot girl, slinky summer dress, 5'5", strappy heels.... "fits right in"

D Hanson · 08-31-2005, 10:03 AM

Jeremy:

Oh my. That is so beautiful. The thing about the little spider though is that my youngest daughter went with me 2 years ago to pick up a 911 in Philadelphia. They had one there and my daughter whose was then only 6 loved that car.

I think my daughters (now 8 and 9) would get a bigger kick out of the 550 with the open top. They would love this car and pulling up to soccer practice, games and local jaunts. They always ask me to drop the top on my TT even if it is 100 degrees outside. That 904 is breath taking, but the spyder would be more family oriented for me.

chgrec · chgrec's Garage

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Originally posted by Zeke
It is my opinion that the administrator has entered a code that effectively blocks links to eBay form working. I haven't had one work in a month.

Its not the admin, its Ebay....Ebay changed how they do their direct links from browsing....If you find an item, copy the item number and then do a search on the item number. The link provided then will work....

Bad link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsche-BRAND-NEW-Beck-550-Porsche-Spyder-Replica_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6058QQitemZ4572 338508QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Searched by item# working link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4572338508&ru=http://motors.search.ebay.com:80/4572338508_eBay-Motors_W0QQcatrefZC5QQfclZ3QQfromZR7QQfrppZ50QQfso oZ1QQfsopZ1QQpfidZ0QQsacatZ6000QQsofocusZbsQQfviZ1

Kinda goofy of ebay.....
Chris

svandamme · svandamme's Garage

replica's make baby Jezus cry...

Markus33 · 08-31-2005, 12:47 PM

I've been seeing more of these 550 replicas around the SF bay area lately.

There was an ad in the back of the last Excellence from one of the manufacturers stating that "aluminum bodies are now available." Don't recall the manufacturer's name but I'm sure a hand-formed aluminum body would really boost the price. I think a helmet might be a wise investment to go with one of these - vintage style of course.

Markus
'80 SC Targa

Markus33 · 08-31-2005, 12:53 PM

Jeremy,

That 904 replica looks great!

Added bonus: the fiberglass body would be more historically correct and a 911 motor would fit nicely as well.

Regards,

Markus
'80 SC Targa

sketchers356 · 08-31-2005, 08:07 PM

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Originally posted by mikez
The look....not like many drivers will be able to wring out the potential in a real one.....plus 250K is outta touch with most of us...

The feel....a light weight no frills car that you can toss around and get 28-35mpg....

250K for a speedster??? For a spyder yes, but I was questioning the economics of a speedster replica. I thought you could get one for around 50K around these days.
And yes the 904 is the daddy. I want one of those with two siamesed type 4 engines. Flat 8 baby! That paint color doesnt do it for me though.