Porsche 550 Spyder: A Life Dedicated

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4 жыл бұрын

Fibersteel has been developing and manufacturing aftermarket parts for original and reproduction Porsche 550 Spyders, 356 Coupes, and Speedsters for over 20 years based out of their small shop in Southern California.
Russ first got his start in fabrication before he could drive and ever since has dedicated his life to improving his craft. Learn his story from his first fabrication job to where he stands today working with his Son Nick, in the family business.

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@Sailingbill1 2 ай бұрын

Super cool and well done man! I took my son to the Porsche museum last weekend for the first time and I couldnt peel myself away from the 550. I've owned 911's in the past and now have a 991.2 Turbo but the 550 is super special. Great video and great story. I assume that is your son with you on the ride. Be well and rock on! Greetings from Oberbayern!

@fittipaldi7326 2 жыл бұрын

Love your work... My first car was my Nanna's 1963 VW Sedan (Notchback) and I came home as a baby in my Dad's 1961 356B. We still have the 356 today.

@alexlieb7317 3 ай бұрын

I watched this video at least 100 times. Thanks man :)

@greggsenne1268 3 жыл бұрын

Hands down my favorite sports car.

@ralfa.7632 3 жыл бұрын

One of the most sincere and friendliest persons I have ever met. His skills are outstanding, just like his passion for his work. A true gentleman. Meine allerbesten Wünsche aus der Heimat des Porsche.

@williamharring5536 Жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! Ever since I saw the documentary On JAMES DEAN that was made several years after DEAN'S FATEL CRASH I was amazed by the 1955 PORSCHE 550 SPYDER!!!! I've picked up books about these spectacular exotic race cars nicked named ( THE LITTLE GIANT KILLER CAUSR THEY WERE WINNING RACES BEATING LARGER , BIGGER MOTOR RACE CARS!!! In my opinion these were the most beautiful cars that PORSCHE EVER MADE!! IVE SEEN A Beck 550 and a cheaper kit with VW motor at a Texas has station going to a local car show!!! And I read that when James dean bought his car that year 1955 Porsche only shipped 8 Spyders to the UNITED STATES!!! 2 years ago I watched the MECHUM AUCTION ON TV and a 1955 550 Spyder SOLD FOR 2.5 million dollars!!!! My only chance would be to get a used BECK ,!!!!!! And those have gone up in price !!!! THANK YOU AND YOUR TEAM FOR The beautiful cars your company build!!! Good luck SIRS!!!!!!

@TheStevemcqueen68 2 жыл бұрын

A ride, to life of passion and perfection

@mikenorthern1024 4 жыл бұрын

Would love to see you guys manufacture these for customers on a one to one basis. I’ll be watching. Best to you and your son.

@alistairmcdonald2382 2 жыл бұрын

Pleased to see, Some of the best Porsche expertise in the world is in America today !

@princezuxo1788 3 ай бұрын

My all time fave car.

@ilesguran2302 4 жыл бұрын

All the best to you guys!

@p911997gt3 4 жыл бұрын

fantastic documentation about russ and his passion, very well done!! i met russ @ laguna seca / monterey historics last year with his 550 driving all the way from LA; he is a top guy !

@CarTalesOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

He definitely is and it’s great to see his son follow in his footsteps 👌🏼

@davidviner4932 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing car, thank you

@elvistcb3521 3 ай бұрын

Off The Chart!👍👌👍

@rongreen8485 3 жыл бұрын

Love it.... Thanks for sharing.

@macgregorpaxson 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great!

@mr2981 5 ай бұрын

Yay, another kit car.

@woodyw6891 2 ай бұрын

Did he turn a Speedster into a 550 Spyder? 🤔

@hochgonzalo8923 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this video very much. Congrats.

@thomaswong2846 3 жыл бұрын

Sensational!

@jimdordan1794 3 жыл бұрын

beautiful.

@littledevil2036 3 жыл бұрын

Best shop best parts and really cool Family. Buisness in Spyder and speedsters World

@mykelove1968 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car.

@simonhartigan2935 4 жыл бұрын

very nice...

@reginar.8547 3 жыл бұрын

Just like playing my music you just got to feel it. I like to hear and Feel how it sounds oh.

@jamesdean5206 3 жыл бұрын

I spoke to someone who referred me. I was looking to get one for my 50th, but life is too short...I just turned 45 and I think it's time.

@R32RennSport 4 жыл бұрын

Magnificent!!!

@CarTalesOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven!

@fossmoss798 3 жыл бұрын

I don't understand...the Speedster turns into a Spyder?

@eddisbrow9450 2 жыл бұрын

Ya I kept rewinding it to see if I missed something 🤔

@jerrylynn6157 Жыл бұрын

Hahaha - was also confused

@calebpotts7433 3 жыл бұрын

Could you share the soundtrack to this video? Great video BTW.

@elizeusobral3549 2 жыл бұрын

🇧🇷 show

@warthog5562 2 ай бұрын

What tires are made today that are the closest to the original Dunlop tires used? Looking for some for a Beck Spyder.

@trailrunnermike 3 жыл бұрын

It has been almost a year, Any update?

@curtalden2223 Жыл бұрын

N9ce. I hope you guys are able you make them. Hit me back and maybe I can be one of your first buyers. Love the 550s

@Jhonnyblaze786 2 жыл бұрын

I wish I could get parts in South Africa.

@TDS981 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed that guys, where you filming the drivebys with a drone at 5mins ?👍

@CarTalesOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

No, it was actually looking down from the road above. That road was amazing to shoot

@camperchef5127 3 жыл бұрын

I need one ☝️

@alistairmcdonald2382 2 жыл бұрын

Can you still find an original today ? And how much ?

@michellevesque2130 Жыл бұрын

Millions...😭

@davidblack2978 3 жыл бұрын

just out of curiosity.....how tall are you guys?......I'm not sure I'd fit.....lol

@jeromef2001 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing replica.. The sound is not that great. Maybe you need to change the exhaust system?

@conceptalfa 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, love for cars and you butchered already the first one you owned???

@johnchristopher3032 3 жыл бұрын

He made better, he made it his own.