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Porsche Vw 550 Spyder Glockler Inspired Historic Aluminum Sports Racer Vintage on 2040-cars

US $90,000.00
Year:1949 Mileage:111111
Location:

Alexandria, Minnesota, United States

Alexandria, Minnesota, United States

For your consideration is the opportunity to purchase a commissioned hand built aluminum bodied "coachbuilt" racer known as the "Frankfurt Flyer" in Spyder and also, now in Coupe' configuration. The Coupe roof is removable and can be transformed into Targa configuration or an open top Spyder with lowcut "Competition" windscreen. The cars are inspired by the post WWII "Aircraft Racers" of Germany, like the early Hanomag, VW and Porsche Glockler Handbuilt racers.

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This auction is for the commissioned build of chassis #FF004. My cars are built specifically around the driver and his/her driving style, height/weight and personal preferences. The layout of this build offers 2 seat configuration. Power comes from a mid engine 1915CC VW powerplant with upright Porsche style fan shroud (optional Porsche 912 engine available at additional cost.) The engine is warrantied, dyno tested and produces 125HP at the wheels. This is mated to a custom heavy duty 4 speed transaxle with hydraulic clutch. Wilwood HP brakes and stainless brake lines are standard. VW Wide 5 wheels are utilized with optional aluminum wheels available at additional cost. Bilstein adjustable coil suspension at rear and our own Bilstein custom struts up front with adjustable VW Front Beam. The chassis is entirely custom built on my own jig with wheelbase varying for drivers size. The body is hand hammered and wheeled Aluminum shaped over a wooden buck.

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The "23" car (chassis #001) has had publicity in AutoWeek (http://www.autoweek.com/article/20140122/CARNEWS01/140109838), 9 Magazine, MSN Cars UK, RS Magazine, Hoonivers Car of the Year Nominee, MegaDeluxe, Featured on Bring A Trailer and many more. If you're into the late 40's and early 50's racers this car is the ticket. You'll never see another car like yours and this work of art is just as fascinating sitting still as it is climbing inside and hearing the engine roar. The cars are a blast on the track as well.

In the words of Bradley Brownell, contributor to 9 Magazine; "Those who know me, or have read much of my work over the last few years, know that I am a died-in-the-wool Porsche fanatic, fanboy, bleeding heart, aircooled apologist freak. With that out of the way, I present to you the single coolest project I have ever seen, Porsche related or not. It is the rare type of project that emulates the “good old days”, it is exciting, crazy, ambitious, and gorgeous at the same time. A homebuilt hot-rod, the type that are seldom completed (lord knows my own will never be finished), that has reached a stage in its life where it has rumbled to life and has already been driven in anger."





Please only serious inquiries. Build time for a basic package starts at 6 months. The "Frankfurt Flyer" Spyder design will be built in a limited production of 5 Aluminum bodied cars. This ensures buyers an exclusivity and value that will certainly not disappoint. I am booking my winter/spring build projects now so yours will be ready for Summer of 2015. The car is delivered with title, bill of sale and in more stringent State/Country cases I am flexible to accommodate buyers with titling/registration. Being that the running gear is comprised of early VW and Porsche parts, Frankfurt Flyer Chassis #001 (23 car) has been invited to several historic events both in the US and abroad as well as a recent invite to a significant Porsche event in Monterey this coming June.  Also note that I offer custom buck building and coachwork for other automobiles or custom one-off projects as well. (Including Nacelle Cowlings or Hoods for your 550 Replica.) I will assist in design, buck building and custom coachwork and panel shaping. Inquire for pricing and info.





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Chassis FF#002 shown here being built in 2 seat configuration.

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Here's a look at chassis #002 as of December 11, 2013. The panels have been wheeled and hammered into shape and temporarily mounted for fitment on the chassis. Chassis #003 is pending sale and #004-005 are still available. Thank you to everyone who has contacted me, viewed and shared my listing.

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