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  1. 4REphotographer

    4REphotographer F1 Veteran

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    I have always been interested in this car but I haven't even been able to find a decent link with good info. Id like to know the history of it and the usual how many were made, how many are around now etc. If anyone has a good link I would appreciate it.
     
    4REphotographer, Dec 15, 2008
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  2. atomicskiracer

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  4. Max Power

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    aluminum body weight 90 kg (198 lbs)
    dry weight total 450 kg (992 lbs)

    550 1500RS Spyder • 84 made (14 factory racers + 70 sold)
    550A Spyder • 40 made (7 factory racers + 33 sold)

    2005 auction price • $500,000. US
     
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  5. CRAIGF355

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    buy the kit car the look the same with newer motor do and online search and there are very good kit cars out there insane to buy a real one and if you can even find one. I think around 40,000 g's and there are always up grades they alos sell on ebay for a little cheaper.
     
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  7. GuyIncognito

    GuyIncognito Nine Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    is that the "last ride"?
     
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  8. TrentS

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    It was said to be, but honestly I have no idea.
     
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    Friday afternoon, September 30, 1955. Dean in his Little Bastard with car mechanic Rolf Wutherich on their way to the car races in Salinas a few hours before the accident and Dean's death.
     
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