Thursday, July 21, 2011

This is recent...

...And yest it's a real 550 coupe. (EDIT)  #001.  Restoration complete in 2005.  Now is a resident of Florida.

9 comments:

  1. Hey scott is that # 002 that also raced at Le man in "54"?

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  2. YEP! You are correct! It's #002. Not sure on the history, admittedly. the gentleman that did the restoration work was supposed to be sending me more pictures. Haven't heard back, though.

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  3. Is the car at Joe's shop in the valley?

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  4. Actually, I think it was a guy named Alex that was doing the work. The picture was from 2005. Not as recent as I thought. And I think that shop is in Palmdale area.

    In other news, you and I are supposed to be keeping an eye out for a 356 Coupe A or B roller for Maurice. No motor, screwed interior, weak paint, etc. He's got some ideas up his sleeve. Let him know if you know of something.

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  5. D'oh!!! I messed up! It's #001. Here's what he had to say about the car:

    "the project was completed in 2005 , so an old picture , it now lives at the collier collection in naples , florida . the car is 550 -01 the first 550 spyder , ran at le -mans in 53 , carrera - panamerica the following year ."

    I updated the post.

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  6. Right that was 001 . 002 is out there also I think unrestored.frere and Frankenburg drove #001 to Le Mans class win in 53. and Glockler, Hermann finished in #002 same race. I may know of a A car roller no motor. Hey did U see new Airmighty Magazine the issue is out with the 356. Maurice killed it. It is a EPIC!!! article and pics.

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  7. I'm going to work on Alex to get more pictures of that thing. I really want them!!

    Maurice will freak out if you know of something!

    I didn't get to see the mag with your car yet, but he said it ruled!! I have to apologize. I haven't finished your pictures yet. I need to do that for you!

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  8. Hey I have something on #001 that u will appreciate I will email for your eyes only kind of deal. give me some time to get together but no post.

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  9. Sounds good! And no problem on not posting. Thanks man!

    I just sent Alex another message as well...

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