1997 Fibersteel Porsche 550 Spyder Replica–

- Constructed by Russ Rodriguez at Fibersteel in 1997.

- 2165 cc CB Performance motor

- Dual Weber IDF carburetors

- Rancho HD transaxle with freeway flyer gearing

- Four wheel disc brakes

- Torsion bar / balljoint front suspension

- De dion rear suspension with coil over shocks

- 15 x 4.5 wide – 5 wheels

- Dunlop RS5 period correct tires

- Updated rear clamshell to match fender contours and rear “moustache” of original 550’s installed by Fibersteel in 2012.

- Functional clamshell locks from Fibersteel church key is included and located behind driver’s seat

- Spyder seats from Fibersteel upholstered in period vinyl

- Correct gauges from Fibersteel

- Correct switches from Fibersteel

- Drilled fly-off handbrake from Fibersteel

- Drilled pedal assembly from Fibersteel

- Includes car cover

- Correct turn and taillight lenses

- Fluted headlight lenses

- Bosch horns installed in original location under from apron

- Plexiglass full-width windscreen from Fibersteel

- Aluwerke alloy tonneau cover

- Titled as a 1968 VW 550 with a VW VIN sequence. Clean and clear tagged and registered in Kentucky.

This car is a turn-key recreation of Porsche’s iconic 550 Spyder built by one of the best in the business. It offers a unique color combination of interior vinyl and rear fender spears not commonly seen on other 550 Spyder recreations. The 2165cc engine from CB performance runs dual Weber IDF downdraft carbs and runs excellent. The four wheel disc brakes are excellent at hauling this 1400 pound car down to a controlled stop. Handling is very neutral with a low center of gravity and nearly ideal 50/50 weight balance.

A great deal of effort was made to make sure that the details on this particular car were as correct as possible from the body fittings and badges to the gauges handbrake seats and pedal assembly. This car drives as good as it looks. It is ready to get in and go and has covered right at 4800 miles since its construction; ensuring that it is well-sorted and ready to go but not tired and in need of attention. This car is ready to go and will provide a rewarding driving experience rivaled only by the real thing!

Here is footage of it running on the Pacific Coast Highway on our way to Porsche’s Rennsport Reunion in 2011: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqplxWkkKdw

And another showing how docile it is in late afternoon Santa Monica traffic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQwWAg_7kpA

Overall its been a real pleasure to own and drive this car. It'sextremely reliable easy andvery low cost to maintain and use on a regular basis.

I am selling this car from my personal collection which I purchased in 2010. I am not a dealer and have the car for sale locally.

Inspections are encouraged and welcomed by appointment at my shop in Louisville KY 40223.

I dohave a loading dock for overseas containers and several country wide autoshippers I can recommend.

Thanks for looking!