Brotherly Build: Center Seat Porsche 550 Spyder With Gold Plated Engine!

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Brotherly Build: Center Seat Porsche 550 Spyder With Gold Plated Engine!

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What happens when two brothers who build super high-end classic German vehicles get together on a project? You get this: A crazy clean Porsche 550 Spyder. But this ain't no ordinary 550... this one's been chopped up, modded for a center seat, and given the usual John Sarkisyan treatment with impeccable interior and an engine that's been built to 200hp and gold plated. And as a bonus, Larry Chen gives us a little your of John's workshop where these mad creations come from.
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@LarryChenPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

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@captainzoll3303 4 жыл бұрын

finally, a car built with enough room for all my friends!

@walangchahangyelingden8252 4 жыл бұрын

nice one

@420sx3 3 жыл бұрын

ahhh same :(

@corbelius6 4 жыл бұрын

This guy's builds are Incredible.

@LarryChenPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

Every time John takes one of his builds it SEMA it steals the show... That’s a way to make a statement!

@petermuller161 4 жыл бұрын

I would never be able to drive a car like this; its too far into art work territory.

@ronwhittaker6317 2 жыл бұрын

like the coup better but this is how they should have built'em in the first place the finished look is so sweet. a car should make you ache with wanting even if you own it / this takes you there, very professional.

@jesseguy5296 4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy how the builder always has a microfiber towel in his hands touching things up as he walks around. You can really tell how much pride he has in his work, and the love that he puts into the builds. It's amazing to have that level of intimacy with something you have created. Something a lot of people do not experience these days.

@mjh5437 2 жыл бұрын

It`s very camp tbh

@gregoryscott3711 4 жыл бұрын

I lost my brother about 10 years ago you was a car guy for sure nothing touches my heart more in the story and him saying my brother and work together I have created something incredible continue doing what you doing because you're good at it my eyes are just popping out my head looking at this car great work

@scottychainsaw5866 4 жыл бұрын

Doesn't sound like you actually built this for your brother lol

@LarryChenPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

Carcaine will make you come up with the craziest excuses to own a car. 🤣😂

@scottychainsaw5866 4 жыл бұрын

@@LarryChenPhoto truth

@justinturner4850 4 жыл бұрын

This guy has the most beautiful and creative builds of anyone I can think of. Congrats to everyone involved and for the vision. This car and the SLK are 11/10!

@islammedheryamz8546 4 жыл бұрын

Omfg , sauce dripping literally everywhere off this 550. My god. This is the most beautiful car I've seen to date

@derekw7848 4 жыл бұрын

He is an artist.

@guitarsword1 4 жыл бұрын

Talk about a talented builder. This guy is an artist. What a car. Incredible style. Love the color combination with the leather and plaid.

@robertm1692 4 жыл бұрын

Here's a news flash for all of the critics on here that don't like his design choices - He doesn't care if you like the color or his choice of rims. He built the car for himself and if he likes it that's all that matters. The car is designed to show off his skills as a designer/builder. If you want one in a different color pay him to build you one and pick your own colors.

@joshdobson2737 4 жыл бұрын

In my opinion having a one seat car is the ultimate baller status!.....?!? And the James Bond music in the first minute was Elite

@user-sn5kj1gy1t 4 жыл бұрын

Just wow 🤩 I can’t actually believe this thing was real when I saw it on sema very beautiful car

@mjh5437 2 жыл бұрын

That Porsche looks so much better with no bumpers.

@brettnorthey7557 4 жыл бұрын

John is Crazy Talented ... GJ

@adam_mace 4 жыл бұрын

Two of my favourite builds ever - really puts custom car culture on the main stage

@prtyof4156 4 жыл бұрын

Love this channel, Larry's opens up "I'm really excited" And if Larry's excited, I'm excited !

@hillbillyhippie597 4 жыл бұрын

That’s is probably the coolest go cart in the world. Awesome build! Larry always bringing the coolest cars on his show. 👍🏻

@olirufiange 4 жыл бұрын

This guy..! Crazy build as always, damn!

@runeandrebergtun8892 4 жыл бұрын

Thats the kind of art I like, no expenses spared.

@edwardk6764 4 жыл бұрын

Super sweet old Porsche spyder. I like the steampunk ish looking parts. The brown gold and orange works really well. Pretty engine bay, looks tidy and gold plated. Magnesium stacks? Very nice. Well done guys.

@johnanthony114 4 жыл бұрын

Edward Kwak titanium. He misspoke

@cokeandneedles4391 4 жыл бұрын

This guys makes some of the best interiors I’ve ever seen.

@Raymund-Swales 4 жыл бұрын

Reminded me of Dave Fisher's Heart of Gold. Not many gold plated aircooled engines out there. Thank you.

@charlieschmitt1420 4 жыл бұрын

This gentleman's work is simply UNBELIEVABLE!!! He has a great eye. It's as if he has been inside my brain. Same exact taste as mine.

@obsidian.... 4 жыл бұрын

Hmm... Seems like Larry LOVES this. . . Love, Love, Love, Love... Love, Love, Love

@SimonatMac 4 жыл бұрын

I have been driving Porsche for more than 25 years but this is the best thing I have ever seen

@lukehorning3404 Жыл бұрын

That’s the nicest one I have seen by far

@porscheguy09 4 жыл бұрын

John definitely likes building 912’s. It’s good to see someone doing some different 912 builds. Love all of John’s work.

@johnmoser2689 4 жыл бұрын

I love everything about this 550 spyder I would've liked it two seat style too Great color

@christian101112 4 жыл бұрын

not exactly my style of car, but damn. that attention to detail is insane. incredible builds this guy is making. big props!

@M16xblowDRO 4 жыл бұрын

Fresh J's, Incredible Car, Outstanding Photographer. What more you need folks?!

@drdanbhcmg 4 жыл бұрын

I would NEVER buy a brown car... Until now this guy is a genius with mods and colors EVERYTHING on this build works

@paddywiggle 4 жыл бұрын

This is the best looking car I’ve ever seen

@toliver8898 23 күн бұрын

probably one of the most beautiful Porsches I have ever seen - rims not so much lol

@MrSinester100 4 жыл бұрын

The dude builds insane cars

@paulomiranda1717 Жыл бұрын

One Heck of a Cool Ride.

@thepieman4398 3 жыл бұрын

We have just acquired the very last Alfa 8C Spyder bodyshell ever made (never used) from 2010. We were always going to do something special with it but having seen this car our decision is made. Watch out for the single-seat Alfa 8C "Barchetta" coming soon.

@mikenorthern1024 Жыл бұрын

I have a more traditional less is more preference but do appreciate the level of detail and passion built into this project.

@joshdobson2737 4 жыл бұрын

On the brown note...... ;) my dad had a 69 Chevelle SS 396 in "root beer"......"metallic brown"...... It always stood out!

@astronmr20 3 жыл бұрын

That orange leather with the mystic brown... *chef's kiss*

@gordythecreator 4 жыл бұрын

I love the plad! Ten years I've been trying to find someone to let me wrap a vehicle with plad accents

@gordythecreator 4 жыл бұрын

@Nick F if you bought enough plaid vinyl to share AND lived near me I'd consider it. Plaid will look great if it's done right

@thejacksonmurphy 4 жыл бұрын

0:50 lizard Larry strikes again!

@benistingray6097 4 жыл бұрын

Stunning build and the color combination works very well!

@marcusoutdoors4999 10 ай бұрын

Superb photos

@rogerwilliamson7161 3 жыл бұрын

You deserve the "deutsche Staatsbürgerschaft"! Greetings from Germany! Home of Porsche!

@stoneyt46 3 жыл бұрын

All Johns builds tickle my pickle, hard-core! I'm... "so finished" haha. You did say that alot.

@eddyhernandez8913 4 жыл бұрын

Finally a video for the air cooled guys! Lol sweet ride

@chrishartley6411 4 жыл бұрын

Dam, the lug nuts look like they not even on all the way 13:27

@craigmonteforte1478 3 жыл бұрын

absolutely Beautiful car with a great collection

@ricardougalde9327 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad everything works, very workable working work

@robertpintaric1033 4 жыл бұрын

I had this Idea a few years ago, got broke lost everything back in 2017.... great project, great video, perfect !!!! More videos please, best wishes from Germany, Bobby

@invadercem2 4 жыл бұрын

Taking a break from watching builds for awhile after this video. This actually fulfilled my car appetite.

@04dram04 4 жыл бұрын

center seated cars make allot of sense

@Quemarmoton 4 жыл бұрын

Precioso ! A work of art and a tribute to what a genuine classic car is. Congratulations

@-g-4356 4 жыл бұрын

This guys cars always look amazing. Rolling Art

@1kennylo 3 жыл бұрын

This guys wrk is so inspiring

@jonoedwards4195 4 жыл бұрын

Top of The Pyramid. Porche Selfish Spider, 99 percent of Perfect! Great Show Hoonigan, Captured, Like I was there Dude.

@johnanthony114 4 жыл бұрын

The video was taken right before the engine was tuned. It is running perfect now and no smoke. Also, he misspoke on the magnesium, it’s actually titanium stacks

@invertedxtrovert 4 жыл бұрын

John Anthony , yeah! The smoke and unsync’d carbs really took away from the refinement the rest of the car shows. The sound and the smoke took me right back to my 73 914 2.0 with Weber 44’s. I think if he kept the carb look but run injection. That would make this car complete.

@eclifton4070 4 жыл бұрын

Any chance on getting contact info for the group that built his wheels in Canada? He said something like "Augman" but I cannot find anything.

@johnanthony114 4 жыл бұрын

E Clifton augment wheels

@eclifton4070 4 жыл бұрын

@@johnanthony114 Thank you!

@vice4134 2 жыл бұрын

I'd prefer two seats over one seat any day.

@FREE_WILL_DEFENDER 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!

@Tech-bv9oj 4 жыл бұрын

I love the hinge on the frunk

@chizzlemo3094 2 жыл бұрын

This is so beautiful!

@onsight2822 4 жыл бұрын

Unreal 😎

@marley354 4 жыл бұрын

I'm really not a fan of Porsche design but this thing is a work of art

@ZspotMotorsport 4 жыл бұрын

That intro was awesome! Larry this channel is killing it, I'm loving it all.

@18spd4Life 4 жыл бұрын

Jaw dropping automotive perfect in my opinion 👌🏻 🤤 get that man some mitts made of that microfibre he had stuck to his hand the whole time, everything he touched he wiped and then would wipe his hands lol I know if that was my car I’d have a colour matched microfibre onesie 😜

@LivingBGLegend 4 жыл бұрын

Fn beautiful car! My dream garage list just keeps growing

@ChasingDifferentAdventures 4 жыл бұрын

Not supposed to plate or paint and engine or transmissions. Doing so will keep it from cooling normally. The plate, or the paint ack as a blanket, keeping the engine from dissipating heat. Since the 60's to the 90's Chevrolet used to paint their engines orang, to hide the flaw of welds, from when piston punched out from the side. To hide weld and the grind Mark's, the engine expanded when and the welds would bust again. Had a neighbor who had a 1987 Camaro and every year he replaced the engine. 1 time he got the same blue 1 twice. The orange was like 6 times. In 6 year period, before he junked it

@MtnMig 4 жыл бұрын

A gold plated engine that smokes like a lawnmower. Getting your priorities straight.

@LarryChenPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

What’s the BEST factory automotive paint color of all times?! Go!!!

@kimpedersen 4 жыл бұрын

The Skyline R34's midnight purple is sexy AF

@toohoney8674 4 жыл бұрын

I really like the Chevy white pearlescent, also Dodge destroyer gray.

@obsoleteoptics 4 жыл бұрын

I like Lead Foot, Blue Jeans, and Kona Blue from Ford

@Vampirebear13 4 жыл бұрын

Porsche midnight sapphire blue, Ford Nightmist Blue & Ford Deep Impact Blue & Porsche Gran Prix white. And Larry please please please get a steadycam or something so you can stop bouncing & spinning the camera around. I've only watched 5 minutes & it's given me a migraine & now I have to go lay down. :-(

@mugenman6 4 жыл бұрын

Pretty much anything from the early 21st century TVR lineup

@johnbeck4216 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice work.

@Danny_Fernandes 4 жыл бұрын

Wow really nice finished car!

@Tech-bv9oj 4 жыл бұрын

You can tell this guy loves his cars and what he does because every car he passes hes gotta put his hands on it and wipe it off or something lol even the cars in the front he was like they're kinda dirty and was about to go wipe em down lol

@gregtahoenorthfilms3414 4 жыл бұрын

I love this guys work! He's a true craftsman. His cars remind me of Maxwell Hazans motorcycles, almost too beautiful to fire up and drive.

@nicofonce 4 жыл бұрын

Craftsmanship alert. Absolute stellar work!!! Awesome builds.

@MyAheer 4 жыл бұрын

Win hearts with that yellow cleaning cloth.

@nicolasgibson1956 4 жыл бұрын

0:47 revealing the new James Bond

@alexandervanwyk7669 2 жыл бұрын

This speedster is alpha male's top dog.

@bradcarpenter1881 4 жыл бұрын

This dude is the definition of badass!

@LarryChenPhoto 4 жыл бұрын

Every single one ofJohns projects that leave the shop, are fine works of automotive craftsmanship. 11/10 on creativity and execution.

@bradcarpenter1881 4 жыл бұрын

Hoonigan AutoFocus his talent is crazy! And thanks to Larry for giving these incredible projects the attention they deserve!

@המכונהשבאופנוע 4 жыл бұрын

love your art. absolutely amazing!!!

@cfluff6716 3 жыл бұрын

That’s classy AF

@JonBlondell 4 жыл бұрын

Everything this guy builds is so Cool

@lewgoogle5530 2 жыл бұрын

The original 550RS Spyder optionally could be equipped for racing with a monocoque windscreen as on this car, only displaced to the left for true LHD. In that case, the passenger side was covered with an aluminum close fitting tonneau. My 550 was so equipped. The 550RS was not ever equipped with a head faring, despite what you may see on one of the repro cars and on this car. The head faring was not introduced until Porsche discontinued the 550, after they produced about 90 of them, in favor of the 550A, which was very different from the 550 under the skin. Only about 30 of the 550A version was produced.

@TheJorgern 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome gorgeous car

@drbelli 3 жыл бұрын

thats a purdy and fancy roach, yes sir indeed (smells pinky and proceeds to twirl mustache's end)

@kenchan5624 Жыл бұрын

It’s so cool and is very well put together ，Great video thank you Larry.

@GtstangLv 4 жыл бұрын

Really chill artist. Another 10/10.

@wallymcguire2033 4 жыл бұрын

GtstangLv - Artist for sure. He’s more than a builder.

@damonkatos4271 4 жыл бұрын

When you have no friends or family to take for a ride... hmmm I need this

@lewgoogle5530 4 жыл бұрын

A lot of the "little touch"-es that you like about the Spyder are actually in keeping with the factory original features of a real 550, e.g., the leather straps (but only on the rear deck), the inside door upholstery, and the outside rear view mirror housings. There's more.