Spyder 550 550A

[JTR70]

I can only second Trevor's thought: Thank you! I know more about these old Spyders and their history than I ever thought I would. My thanks again to all of you guys! Justin

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[Type550]

please delete Justin...

[Type550]

please delete Justin...

[Type550]

I wonder if Denise wants her spyder back...



I thought she only actually owned a 550A...



I will send an email to her and see if she has photos of her 550RS

[JTR70]

Great old ad placed by Denise herself, very cool to see! So glad to hear that she is still with us. You better contact her before its too late Andrew and all those great stories and details go with her.
The prices of those old ads sure can make your tongue wag by todays standards but 4,500 (back in what the early 70's you think?) was a good chunk of change back then. Great post! Justin

[Steve Heinrichs]

Yep, these old adsare fun.

As to Denise, we were delighted to have her with us at the PRCC. She and Ruth Levy were a 'kick' and when driven around, both told my friend to go faster!!

And, Denise met Lew Bracker (James Dean's friend) and the result was that Bracker wrote a book. Good stuff.

Still, like most all pilots from the old days, she had no idea which chassis numbers she drove or owned.

Steve Heinrichs

[Type550]

Came across this rare photo of Annie Bousquet in the 12 Heures de Reims race where she flipped her car and killed herself...

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[JTR70]

Andrew, Very interesting photo of Annie during her fateful race.

Thanks Vance! What a cool vantage point that is! Would make for a great Type550.com poster wouldn't it Andrew?

Thanks again Guys, great stuff as always!
Justin

[Jack Staggs]

Good view of the puck spacers.

[Type550]

That is an excellent illustration - great dynamic poster for type550 for sure Justin

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[JG]

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