"Perfect historical replica" of 550A #0140

[smokejumper]

I am doing some research do have a historically correct aluminum replica built of 550A #0140 which is buried in Johannesburg South Africa somewhere. I am currently making a documentary about this Porsche - www.giantkiller.co.za

If anyone can send me some contacts or ideas, it will be much appreciated.

[JTR70]

Hello Frank,

Thank you for joining us and welcome! I went to your site and not only was I impressed with its presentation but equally so with your passion and commitment to the 550A and in particular with #140. Well done!
So were exactly are you at in this project build? Just the planning stage? Justin

[smokejumper]

Hi Justin, thank you. At first I was actually only interested in making the documentary on this 550A #140 and how it came to be mysteriously buried somewhere beneath Johannesburg. But now I am also starting the process to build an actual museum piece. So, yes ... planning stage ...

[JTR70]

There are several really talented shops that could perform the sheet metal work and the guy who performed the entire re-body on #141 is located in Lake Havasu Arizona:





The 550A version space frame would be straight forward enough to replicate provided the original plans can be procured.

So is 140 still buried?

[smokejumper]

Hi Justin, yes #140 is still buried somewhere.

The body work on the 550A below is beautifully done. Really accurate. Where could I reach the artist who did that?

[neilbardsley]

If you are searching internationally you may wish to consider Barry Carter, based in the UK. Search on the DDK site. However, like anybody good he has a very long waiting list.

[JTR70]

I'll see if I can get that contact info for you. In the mean take a look at this: http://www.abcgt.com/forum/14-356-Restoration-Projects/19930-Joe-Cavaglieri-workshop-video.html
He's another artist who could most certainly perform the work.

[smokejumper]

Thanks Justin! I sent Joe a message. He would be perfect as he has done a 550A before. Fingers crossed

[smokejumper]

Thx Neil, but I can't seem to find any details on Barry Carter...

[admin]

Hi

are you still looking to build a 550A replica?

I can supply an accurate chassis copied from an original 550 A

I also can supply other parts

get in touch if you are interested

Dom

[356JAGER]

Frank,
See the March issue of Hemmings Sports and Exotic Cars for the article on Rainer Cooney's Spyder reproduction work. He could also be your man.
Cheers,
Joel

[admin]

I forgot to mention

All my data came from 550 141. Steve kindly let me survey the car when it was in Bill Doyle's work shop in pieces being rebuilt. A long time ago now actually.

Ill post a picture when I get back to my studio.

We also have a perfect digital survey of the body and are in the process of making the buck.



Dom

[smokejumper]

Thank you Joel! I'll check it out.

[smokejumper]

Please Dom, that will be awesome. frank at smokejumpers dot co dot za

[smokejumper]

... now you got me drooling