![]() Car like this one prove that there's potential for hobbyists in the EV world, and replica vehicles will continue to pioneer this technology. In fact, I think the coolest EV I've seen is this Cobra, which is powered by a Tesla P85 motor, and is a serious threat on the track. Notable producers include the American firm Beck, along with Vintage Motorcars and Chamonix. Replica vehicles are also much lighter than today’s production vehicles, making them an ideal choice more maximizing EV performance. Companies like EV West, Renovo and Eddy Motorworks have already had great success installing EV parts into replica and kit vehicles, which use simple chassis and bodies, which are easy to adapt for electric power. (See links at the bottom of the page for more information.)īut I don’t want to close on that note, as I think the kit car and replica market is playing a pivotal role in the advancement of EV technology, especially for hobbyist drivers. The Spyder could indeed be made faster though, with the addition of a more powerful electric motor and better batteries, and plenty of such conversions have been done with production car battery packs and motors. ![]() So this car turns out to be more of a proof of concept, than an actual silent giant killer, as a 34 mph top speed starts to make this 550 look more like an oversized golf cart. “TOP SPEED 34 MPH, AND YOU CAN MAKE IT GO MUCH FASTER FOR VERY LITTLE MONEY IF YOU LIKE.” - Seller, Craigslist. Purchased in 2007, this Beck has covered just over 9,000 miles since completion. In place of the 1.5-liter, Type 547 Fuhrmann engine, you’ll find four batteries (two more are held under the front hatch) and a host of electrical components.īut the electric motor in the 550 seems a little small, and the batteries are tied down (unreassuringly) with ball-end bungee straps, bringing us to the anticlimactic conclusion on the 550’s power potential. The gauges and switchgear would be your next indication that something is different about the 550, before lifting the rear hatch. Aside from that, there’s a standard-looking Beck tube chassis, nice leather bits, a wood-rimmed wheel and all the standard 550 badging and decals. what is attached to the side of this Beck Spyder AmericanMule 10/30/224:55 PM. General (Non-Technical) 356 Speedster, 550 Spyder, Replica, Automotive Community. From the outside, the car looks like most any other 550 Spyder, aside from the slightly chintzy steel wheels, which look more like car trailer wheels than anything. 356 Speedster & 550 Spyder automotive community. From the seller’s description, it sounds like the car is indeed a brand new Beck 550A Spyder with 200 miles on the clock. 1994 Beck Spyder VIN: 234 Save to get updates when we detect new information for this vehicle. Here are some basics on the Beck to help you make your own call. James Dean immortalised the Porsche 550 Spyder when his slammed into a Ford Coupe, driven by Donald Turnipseed, on his way to an amateur race in Salinas. But what happens when you combine an exciting car like the raw and nostalgic Beck 550 Spyder with some electric car jargon, say “a 48V electric motor and six 8V Trojan batteries.” Is the final product positive, neutral or negative?
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