Thanks for all the kind greetings. We're based in Western Idaho, but spend quite a bit of time in So Cal on business.
The 550 was a Beck car and is a little hybridized-- in that we updated the engine to a modern Subaru boxer (2.0 L) with turbos and SDS standalone engine management. ( I couldn't handle the Type I's carbs and attendant tuning issues. Now, when you turn the key it starts-- first time, every time. ) Suspension and brakes were left in the original Type I configuration, though. What this means is that it's got WAY too much power for the tires and chassis. As one of the car magazines observed years ago about the Beck-- "only car we've ever driven that will spin in it's own length". I think it will.
Sure is fun in a straight line when the boost comes on hard though. And, it is engaging to drive. It's finished in Zermatt silver, with red interior. I'll post some pictures here in the next few days.
Also are just finishing up an oddball-- a true Porsche 912 that's been chopped and Spyderized. We are putting a 911RS motor in it, but getting rid of CIS and installing modern port injection. It's also light and should be a quick, fun car. We are updating to true 911 suspension and brakes on all four corners, so should turn and stop better than the 550. Just for fun we are also replacing the original 912 seats with modern (and heated) Boxster S seats. The theme is a classic 912, with some modern, up-to-date touches. I'll post some pictures of that one as it comes along.
Just now thinking about the next project-- and the GT40 interest. Considering V8 power through an Audi or Porsche 915/G50 box. I'm sure I'll be searching archives and posting (dumb :lipsrsealed: ) questions as we try to figure it out.
Thanks again for all the hospitality.
TT
