Original CMI Spyder

1955 Porsche 356 550 Spyder RS GT Carrera Speedster Additional Info:

If you just missed out on buying Jerry Seinfeld's original 550 Spyder for $5.3 Million (see link below), not to worry, we can hand build you a "Clone" of Jerry's French Racing Blue Spyder for millions less. We are not building "Kit Cars", we build to suit or recreate your favorite classic racing Spyder from days gone by. The colors and details are all up to you. You can now special order an all aluminum body, Carbon Kevlar, Carbon Fiber or polyester skinned body. We can build a turn key Spyder to meet your budget. Prices starting at $195K.
If you're a Spyder enthusiast and would like to own and actually drive this stunning Hand Built Spyder "Clone" (not a kit car) we can help make this dream a reality.
Considering that it takes about 1800 hours (10-12 months) of fabrication labor to hand build this car from scratch, and you add up the cost of overhead, raw materials, hard parts, engine, trans, suspension brakes, tires and wheels etc. It would cost nearly $230.K to build. This project has been a "Labor of Love" and will only be offered for a limited time. We are not mass producing this car. We are looking for a few special customers that understand what we are doing and appreciate the time and details it takes to create this unique and rare vehicle. This is truly a car for your collection, that all your friends will be envious of. After all, they can't go out and buy one just like it.
History:
This project officially started back in the mid 1970's. A true Porsche enthusiast (The CMI company) had the foresight to take an original 550 Spyder and cast a detailed mold of every part of the inner and outer body panels, then he made a welding fixture (jig) directly on the original 550 chassis and captured all the correct sizes, bends and welds of this unique and rare structure. With original Spyders selling for more than $5 Million dollars. This type of tooling would be almost impossible to create today.
After nearly nine years in the making, we have built our first Prototype Spyder from this tooling. This is like no other Spyder being made today. If you are all about the details, correct body shape and size, then this may be the Spyder you've been dreaming of owning. We have taken years perfecting all the small bits, parts and tooling, so please look closely and you will see that it's all there and correct.
Chassis:
Correct and accurate in all it's details, even the oval cross member for the pedal mounts. Functioning front and rear jack points, Correct torsion bar front and rear suspension, optional Hi Chassis also available. 550 jack, tool kit, spare tire with saddle including leather strap. Updated four wheel disc brakes under our exclusive Fibersteel Alloy Drum Skinz, Correct 16" rims on bias ply tires.
Body:
Correct shape, size, width and wheel base, low rear fenders, symmetrical wheel well openings, flat spot for rear license plate, front oil cooler with tunnel, grill and alloy belly pan, front brake air ducts, fender flares, inner wheel well shape, rear firewall behind driver and passenger seats, inner quarter panel with access holes (inside and out) for rear torsion bars, rear clam shell tire surround with correct lightning holes, mandrel rivets and mechanical prop arm, aluminum front gas tank tray with correct lightning holes, rivets, fuel cap, large 550 fuel tank and straps, correct battery tray with strap, hood hinges, prop rod and hood limit leather belt.
Interior:
Correct seats, gauges, dash knobs, bezels, steering system, door hinges, handles, door latches and receivers, pedals, handbrake, shift lever assembly with reverse lock out lever, convertible top mounting brackets with dash loops, chicken handle.
Engine:
The engine that is currently in this Spyder is our prototype Type 1, with our new Active Dual Coil System and four cam style fan shroud. This Type 1 is a 1914cc with dual 40 Weber's that puts out just under 100HP. Please note that this is not the final engine we would like to see in the Spyder. We are offering this engine for anyone wanting immediate delivery and "For Hire" purposes. Otherwise if the buyer is willing to wait for the new Air cooled Porsche type four engine that is currently being built, we will swap out the motor at no additional cost. The new type four will put out the same horse power as the original four cam engine (120HP). The type four motor will have our Active Dual Coil System, four cam style fan shroud and nothing but the best in parts, machining and assembly. We will include a detailed list of parts and the Dyno test results. After many years of building Spyders, we feel that this is the best engine setup for this Spyder. It will be fast and responsive as this car weighs under 1400 lbs. Keeping the horse power as close to the original four cam design, allows for a fun and authentic feel while making this a very Reliable Spyder, ready to start up and go when you want. Larger engine displacements can be arranged, but we feel it's not needed.
Transmission:
Completely rebuilt High Performance Pro Street Type 1 Swing axle with a Super differential, Aluminum side cover, welded 3rd and 4th gear hubs, hardened keys and steel fork, just to name a few features. We run a 412 ring and pinion so you really feel the pull as you release the hydraulic clutch and go through the four gears. With these 26.5" tall tires there no need to sacrifice the torque pull to get a "freeway flyer". This is the best of both worlds.

Miscellaneous hand made hardware:
Clam shell alignment pins, gussets and receivers, fuel lines, fuel filter with bracket, metal headlight bucket rings, fuse panel with bracket, brake and clutch reservoir, dual coil stand, tire saddle, metal four cam style fan shroud and engine tin, emulsion tube, air cleaners, brake line brackets and rear bump stops on axle, functioning and correct hood and clam shell locks with church key, the list goes on and on.
Paint and finish:
It may look like it's old, but it's not. This is a fresh build with an aged look. We gave this Spyder the "Patina" look. This is how a well kept 60 year old car would look like today. Our proprietary finish with aged surface treatment on most composite, metal and alloy parts is not only appealing to look at, but it's also a very low maintenance finish so you can get out and drive this one. Don't just enjoy looking at it, drive it, that's what it's meant to be.
As you can see this is a very special Spyder with parts and features you just can't find anywhere.
This car is build completely by hand from raw materials. Cutting, bending and welding all the metal, alloy and composite parts are performed in house (Azusa California) to final assembly, fit and finish.
The Spyder in this auction is a finished running Spyder with many miles on the clock. You can buy it today and drive it away. Located in Southern California, 35 miles east of Los Angeles. Call for an appointment to examine and test drive this rare Spyder today.
Recent Shows and road trips this particular Spyder has been Driven to, yes folks, it's a real driver, and what a blast it is to drive.
Monterey CA. to Los Angels for the 2015 Rennsport Reunion.
Los Angeles to Salinas Ca. for the 2015 James Dean Reunion.
Los Angeles to Dana Point Concourse 2015.
Los Angeles to Scottsdale AZ for the 2016 Barret-Jackson Auction.
Los Angeles to Anehiem CA for the 2016 356 Club of SoCal. Show.
We have been building top quality 550 cars and parts for the past 18 years, and now we are proud to call this our New "Spyder Clone", unlike anything we have ever built.
As you can see, countless dollars and man hours have gone into the development and build of this unique one or a kind Spyder. Here is a chance to finally own a hand built Spyder that is not only accurate and correct, but is also a blast to drive and truly enjoy the 550 Spyder Driving experience.
Please submit your best offer.
This vehicle is currently being advertised as "For Sale" and "Available for Hire" in Movies, TV, James Dean Documentaries, Music Videos, Print Adds, Fashion Shoots, Corporate Events and Porsche Dealer Show room displays. Therefore we reserve the right to cancel this auction at anytime if this vehicle becomes Sold or out for short term hire.
For the true Spyder enthusiast that will not settle for less than Perfection....
To see this Spyder driven in the Canyons: Click Here
To see more information on Jerry's Spyder: Click Here
Please note that Jerry Seinfeld, Gooding and Company Auction are in no way associated with Ebay, Fibersteel or any part of this ad. They are in no way representing any interest in this ad.
For more information, Please call
Russ Rodriguez
626-334-0404