Carrera book comments and questions

[Type550]

The problem I see with the 2 photos I posted is that they are both early 550s with the rubber strip on the nose, so I would assume they are the same car. 550-0079 would have the 2 air intakes in the nose. Do you know what race #53 appeared in?

Not sure if I clarified. We think Porsche painted the hood, etc. before delivery.

Steve Heinrichs

[356JAGER]

I shall work on this!

Steve Heinrichs

ps--have you never seen 48 horses together? Very strong?

True. Here's just eight mit der wagen. A bit cumbersome when mid or
rear mounted....

[Steve Heinrichs]

re 23873.

The 550 is 550-0028.

Steve Heinrichs
www.biglakemedia.com (hey--tell others I am selling the books)

[Type550]

Hi Steve,

you need to add Tracey Bird who raced 550-0079 at SCCA Regional Phoenix on 2 March 1958 and came 8th

[vhelmle]

[Type550]

Hi Vietta,

I see your confusion and raise you more confusion

In this thread Steve has made an amend to page 566 changing Schiller to driving 550-0028 (prev 550-0079)(he mentioned he had a photo of this race showing the 2 cars - is it possible to see it?) which I believe is correct as 0028 was owned by Arthur Heuberger at the time. Schiller then went on to race for the Ecurie La Meute team in 550A-0127 which you have recorded.

I have found some more information on 0079 which I will post shortly, I am not sure if I have posted this article before showing what I believe is 0079 as the black spyder owned by Bird in September 1957...

[Type550]

That page comes from this book

[Type550]

This is the only photo I have of Edouard Margairaz racing a Spyder which looks like it has the white hood. The photo was taken some time in 1957 (sorry for the quality)

[Type550]

This is a photo of Schiller driving 550A-0127 in 1956

[vhelmle]

[Type550]

Hi Vietta and Steve,

Thanks for sharing the photo of the 2 swiss 550s - I always had doubts that they both existed and seeing them together and that one had the rubber nose strip and one doesn't, it proves it is a later build (in theory).

In regards to Bird racing 550-09, I believe it is highly probable even though the photo shows a new Wendler rear. Looking at the photo again, you can see the external oil filler cap behind the cockpit - the same position as 550-09

I have contacted a couple of Swiss racing historians I know, so I will see if I can dig something else up.

[Steve Heinrichs]

re 23868:

Taking one thing at a time as the "white hood" discussion continues----

The point taken in 23868 is correct and we'll note. There was no 1.1 Ltr. motor with twin O/H camshaft and only 48 hp.

Dieter Landenberger's German text describes a normal 1.1 Ltr. (pushrod) Typ 369 and a higher output of 48 hp rather than 40 hp.

This was due to a "sharp" camshaft (designed by Fuhrmann) meaning modified standard Typ 369.

So, the English translation is wrong.

We'll add this to the errata list.

Steve Heinrichs
www.biglakemedia.com

[a57356]

I got my book last week and am still finding new and amazing information.

Steve - a true work of art and I now can only imagine the effort that went into the book.

It has added more detail and intrigue as to # 83780!

Great job! Thank you!

Jerry

[Type550]

Once you know what you are looking for...

Hansueli Eugster in 550-0028 at the 1957 Mitholz-Kandersteg Hill Climb



Hansueli Eugster in 550-0028 at the 1957 Tiefencastel-Lenzerheide Hill Climb



Hans Stanek in 550-0028



Edouard Margairaz in 550-0079 at the 1958 Landeron-Lignieres

[Steve Heinrichs]

re 23942---

Jerry, thanks much for thekind words. Rolf and I enjoyed the lengthy effort and are grateful for the support of many.

Lots offun stuff including the list of optioned-up cars not quite "Carreras" made by the factory.

Steve Heinrichs
www.biglakemedia.com