Hand shaped Aluminum; Type 64

There's an article on the re-creation of this car (I want to say Porsche's Rome- Berlin racer?) somewhere?

    Al is correct.

It's a recreation of Ferdinand's 1939 Berlin to Rome racer (Type 64) of which three were built...but never competed in the cancelled race because of the outbreak of WW2.  Dr. Porsche used one as his daily driver throughout the war.

    It's obvious that the 356 styling/shape (especially the coupes) was an adaptation of these aerodynamic lines. 

Here's another artistic work:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsch...mp;pt=US_Cars_Trucks

That bulbous Frankfurt Flyer coupe in no way imitates the sexy stylish lines of the Erwin Komenda designed Type 64 of 1939.

Al/Carl, my recollection is that the placard next to this Type 64 shell said it was the real thing on loan from Porsche North America (the key sponsor of the event)? 

See attached link:

http://www.high.org/Press/Pres...-the-Automobile.aspx

Sorry, this may be a more complete explanation of the Type 64 on display at said exhibition:

http://www.sportscardigest.com...hibit-photo-gallery/

Thanks Pepespeed

I didn't think that any of the three original Type 64's survived and was delighted that apparently one did!...

But in the comments for this post a James Wiley stats the this was a "replica commissioned by Porsche"...Close enough wouldn't you say?

In my opinion that makes this exacting replica the 4th genuine Berlin-Rome Type 64!!!

from the Raleigh Porsche exhibit this year.

I think Chris Runge's Glocklers are pretty darn cool and they may not be as sexy but I think they're stylin  IMHO

Mtflyr, I agree.  Further he is self taught as I understand. No fancy training, just working out of the family barn in Minnesota.  A one man operation.

Two great examples of aluminium artwork.

The first is the famous Australian Silver Bullet Porsche. Built by Melbourne craftsman Pat Coram. Owned by well known car dealer Jeff Dutton.

And the second is just the best piece of aluminium artwork. Owned by a lesser known Australian.

i just need to learn how to drive it....

Here is the Silver bullet Porsche from another angle....

Your problem with the Kirkham is simply that you are not used to driving on the correct side of the car.  Since that issue has been reinforced over many years in Oz I am afraid that it's hopeless.  Given the pain I know it must cause you I will offer to accept the car as a gift here in the states where it can be driven on the correct side of the road by someone (ME!) who is used to driving an LHD car.  To show my appreciation I will even be happy to pay shipping.

Bernie, great samples of "aluminum art" from Down Under.

I would suggest to you that you don't need to learn how to drive

your "aluminium artwork", but rather guide it down the road like Picasso would have guided his quill on the canvas.  

Love the "Silver Bullet"! One of the coolest creations I've seen.