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Question on Beck 550 Replicas

I have been looking at Beck 550 replicas and wondering if they are decent vehicles.

Of course, there are several companies out there who make them, but two or three seem to dominate.

Has anybody on this board driven one of these cars? Do they perform well or do they just look sexy? What is the build-quality for these fiberglass-bodied cars? Is there a big difference between the VW-chassis cars and the custom-frame cars?

Thanks.

- an enthusiast in Virginia

Reply to
Mike Fisher
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I have the same interest in these cars as you do. I don't own one yet, but I have been in info gathering mode. Try these websites:

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The spyderowners website will ask you for a password. Don't be discouraged as registration is free and open to anyone with an interest in 550's.

Regards, Gene DiGennaro Baltimore,Md.

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Gene DiGennaro

Thanks.

I've been browsing these sites and noticing a lot of griping about the auto vendors.

They sound a lot like other small-volume manufacturers that I know.

I need to know if I can fit into the damned thing (I am 6' 2" and weigh 215 lbs).

There is one for sale only 1.5 hours from where I live, and want to know if it's worth my driving down to see it. I don't know if it's tube-frame or VW-chassis, so I'd like input before investing the time.

Thanks for your reply.

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Mike Fisher

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