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Thunder Ranch 550 and Beck 356 Bargains

FM Former Member
I am going to consign both my TR 550 Spyder and Beck 356 Speedster replicas to an auction scheduled in early June, due to some continuing health issues.
Both cars were built to similar specifications and are essentially new: professionally-built 1914 cc engine with dual Solex carbs, HD 3.88 transaxles, silver exteriors and red leather interiors, etc. Each has a clear title as 1955 Porsche replicas. They have less than 50 miles on them.
Before I do consign them to the auction, I want to offer them to forum members. The firm cash price for the Spyder is $24,700, which is nearly $10,000 less than the turn key price from the manufacturer with the options this car has, including the rare TR removable hardtop, also painted silver.
Delivery in the Midwest may be possible.
Please email me at preuss2@charter.net before Monday, April 6th for more information. (See my profile for some additional photos.)
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FM Former Member
I am going to consign both my TR 550 Spyder and Beck 356 Speedster replicas to an auction scheduled in early June, due to some continuing health issues.
Both cars were built to similar specifications and are essentially new: professionally-built 1914 cc engine with dual Solex carbs, HD 3.88 transaxles, silver exteriors and red leather interiors, etc. Each has a clear title as 1955 Porsche replicas. They have less than 50 miles on them.
Before I do consign them to the auction, I want to offer them to forum members. The firm cash price for the Spyder is $24,700, which is nearly $10,000 less than the turn key price from the manufacturer with the options this car has, including the rare TR removable hardtop, also painted silver.
Delivery in the Midwest may be possible.
Please email me at preuss2@charter.net before Monday, April 6th for more information. (See my profile for some additional photos.)

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FM Former Member
Thanks Dave and several forum members who sent PMs regarding my two replicars.
Since there haven't been any buyers step forward, I am consigning both to the June 5 & 6 Auction here in St. Louis: http://www.motoexotica.com/auction.htm
The Speedster will be at the St. Louis Horseless Carriage Auto Show on Easter Sunday in Forest Park, weather permitting. If anyone from the forum is planning to attend it, please stop by and say "Hi."
FM Former Member
Follow-up to my original post: I dropped my reserves and sold both replicas at the auction noted above. Each sold in the mid-teens and I took a substantial loss, but at least they are sold! The Spyder had only 24 miles on it and the Speedster had 42 miles on it. Both had always been garaged and had MSRPs over twice the auction prices.
I had some interest from SpyderOwners.com posters but no lookers or offers.
The Spyder is now listed for $10,000 more than paid at auction by the local museum and sales company that purchased her!
I appreciate all the help and advice I've gotten from SpyderOwners and SpeedsterOwners over the years.
Thanks and Happy Motoring to all.
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