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hopkin 
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 Posted: Mon May 18, 2015 12:37 pm Post subject: Porsche Spyder Spotted |
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I wasn't sure where to post this, moderator please move if I'm in the wrong forum.
I was at the Wicked Garage Open House yesterday and a Porsche Spyder arrived. Looks like a kit car to me, anyone have any details?
Wikipedia says they were made from 2013-15, this car was definitely not one of those.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_918
Anyways here's some pictures:
When the owner was leaving, I was able to get a shot with my Beetle in the background 
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hopkin
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No ideas about this car?
It sure looks like the Spyder conversion referred to in this advert, but some detailing difference can be seen:
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Glenn
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Its a kit. It has a VW engine. A real 550 would have a 4 Cam Careers engine.
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Wolfgangdieter
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We like to call them replicas --- not kit cars. Many are truly custom coach built factory produced cars. For driving pleasure at a reasonable cost, they are preferred over original cars. Check out the Special Edition BECK 550 spyder at http://www.beckspeedster.com/beckspyderinventory.html. You can pick desired engine/transmission - everything from a T1 VW to VW/Audi watercooled to a Subaru powered Spyder. You can choose a roller and add your own engine/transmission or opt for a turnkey car ready to go.
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