Spyder 550 550A

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[Edwin Ek]

I think that license plate belongs to a guy who has owned the car for a long time. I remember seeing it at Steve's RCC. I also saw it later that day on the freeway! Heading south on the 101 back to Los Angeles around dusk. Man those things are small and low, especially amongst regular traffic.

No wind wing and I think it was silver.

[Type550]

are you thinking of this one?

[Edwin Ek]

Could very well be that one too. Definitely a California blue license plate. Had all the signs of a long-term-owner car.

[Steve Heinrichs]

Guys,

I think (without looking up all the old PRCC records)that this is our recent discussion favorite: 550-0088.

Steve Heinrichs

[356JAGER]

Might have previously posted this but perhaps it's this one ?
Very original car with an incredible number plate. My favorite
550.

[Type550]

Yes Steve it is 0088 and the silver one is 0090

[Steve Heinrichs]

550-0090 is the only unrestored one I know of.

Steve Heinrichs

[Type550]

I think 550-0090 is the only spyder that has never been repaired. There are many spyders that have not been restored like 0088 and 0039...

[Steve Heinrichs]

Well...it is kind of a fine line between repair and restore in many cases. Let's agree that 0090 is the least "touched".

Steve Heinrichs

[Steve Heinrichs]

I should add that, this was difficult commentary for the book. There is---restored, refurbished, reconfigured, re-bodied, swapped bodies, etc. Not easily understood for obvious reasons.

Steve Heinrichs

[Type550]

I don't think many other models have the same problem as 550s! I think the correct term for 550-0090 is 'most original'

[Steve Heinrichs]

I agree. Best description!

Steve

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