The front wheels carry Michelin 165/SR/15 radials, with slightly larger non-matching 205/70/R15 radials in back, and all said to have usable tread remaining. The 15″ steel wheels and lug nut covers are chromed and retain good shine.
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The 4-speed manual gearbox delivers smooth shifts according to the seller.īraking is provided by non-boosted front discs and drums in the rear. Engine cooling has been updated with an auxiliary oil cooler and electric fan. The 1776cc VW flat-four features twin Dellorto carbs that are said to offer less restricted air flow than Weber or Solex units. The sale includes period Beck car articles and several books on Porsche Spyder history. This body tag indicates the car was the 165th Beck 550 built.
The front boot holds new and unused EMPI VW tool kit, jack, and modern Porsche tire inflator kit. 48th Beck Spyder built in California - circa 1985 The Beck Spyder is built in the image of the famed Porsche Spyder and comes from.
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The seller has added a custom-fit black canvas tonneau, designed for both full cockpit coverage and half-open for driving. All instruments are reported working, and the 10k indicated kilometers (~6,400 miles) is believed accurate. An oval body reinforcement loops from floor to dashboard and is positioned just as in original Spyders. The central dash binnacle houses VDO tach, speedo and fuel/temp gauges, and supplemental oil pressure and temp gauges sit to the right.
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The interior includes black leather buckets that have been updated with a Crow latch & link 5-point harness for the driver and a lap belt for the passenger. The seller notes all lights are working and light gaskets are new. A recent professional detailing was performed.Įxterior features include a color-matching fender mirror, chrome quick-release fuel filler, leather safety straps on the rear clam shell, and small beehive taillights. Arctic Silver paint retains good shine with eight minor stone chips noted by the seller. The seller reports the fiberglass shell has no stress cracks, and body and undercarriage show no signs of accident damage. This 550 recreation utilizes a fiberglass body over tubular steel chassis. Our businesses are family owned and operated conveying a strong work ethic and the love of cars to further the sales and service of Beck Speedster and Spyder. Last serviced in late 2016, receipts during the seller’s ownership total about $6k and cover a full service, carb rebuilds, strip down and cleaning of interior and trunk, custom tonneau, Crow safety belts, and new rear tires. This Beck is sold with a clean Florida title in the seller’s name, which classifies the car as a 1991 Porsche. The 1776cc VW flat-four is equipped with dual Dellorto carburetors and is mated to an all-synchro 4-speed manual. Acquired by the seller through a BaT auction in December 2014, this Spyder been driven about 300 miles since, and was registered in California at one time. This Beck 550 Spyder was built in 1991 and is finished in the same Porsche Arctic Silver used on many original 550s.
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