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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Sima Siminski | Posted under Automotive
Is Your Porsche Repairable?
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And the answer is - absolutely! Unless the car is a complete right off every Porsche has the potential for being rebuilt from the ground up as long as your pocket book can handle it. And the 1953 550 Spyder is one of the best choices there is. This was the first real competition Porsche to actually hit the market. It was a two seater with an aluminum body and tubular frame which made it light weight. The original 550 dominated its class at the Le Mans race finishing in first and second places and eventually going on to win the Pan Americana Mexican race. Future 550's had the four cam Carrera flat engine and they became the most sought after car in its class both on the track and on the street. Porsche drivers were quick to recognize the potential of this peppy little car. The 1956 model has some small modifications but they were enough to see it win the Targa Florio road race hands down. In fact it embarrassed some of the competition who had no idea the Spyder was such a tough contender. For the next 5 years the 550 continued to win and it continued to draw more attention than any other car on the market during that time. Today the Spyder is still fondly remembered not only for its abilities on the race track but also for its performance on the street. But there's one other reason this car sticks in many peoples minds and that's because James Dean owned one of these spyder's which was fondly called the Little Bastard. And sadly during a road race James Dean would die when another motorist pulled out onto the road. His mechanic who was with him lived as did the other motorist but Dean was killed at the scene. It doesn't really matter which Porsche you decide to rebuild what's important is knowing what you might be facing and understanding all the expenses you could face depending on the condition of your project car. Always choose a car that your budget can withstand when it comes to your repairs. Try to obtain as much history as you can. It's always interesting to know who owned the car where it has been and all the neat stuff that makes "history" what it is. Who know someone famous might have owned the car you are looking to buy. Set your total budget before you begin. That means what you are willing to pay for the car and what you are willing to spend on repairs. That way there is less chance of overspending and strapping yourself. Try to choose a car that doesn't need both body and mechanical repairs. If you can concentrate in one area you'll be much better off. Consider if you have the skills and abilities to do your own repairs and decide which is better for you - body or mechanics. You can save a great deal of money by being able to do some of the work yourself. Consider hooking up with a local group. Many of these groups have some excellent connections and it can help you meet people and in the end save money. Is your Porsche repairable? It all depends on how deep your pocket book is but at the end of the day almost every Porsche is repairable! About The Author: Sima Siminski has been a sales manager for auto showroom for more than 8 years. He loves his job and enjoys helping customers select the best product for its price. At http://www.porschebox.com, he makes information about porsche to the public to facilitate the evaluation of the different models. |
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