Porsche 550 Spyder: A Life Dedicated

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  • 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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  • @fittipaldi7326
    @fittipaldi7326 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    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.

  • @mikenorthern1024
    @mikenorthern1024 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    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.

  • @williamharring5536
    @williamharring5536 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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!!!!!!

  • @ralfa.7632
    @ralfa.7632 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @greggsenne1268
    @greggsenne1268 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hands down my favorite sports car.

  • @p911997gt3
    @p911997gt3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    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
      @CarTalesOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @elvistcb3521
    @elvistcb3521 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Off The Chart!👍👌👍

  • @TheStevemcqueen68
    @TheStevemcqueen68 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A ride, to life of passion and perfection

  • @alexlieb7317
    @alexlieb7317 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @alistairmcdonald2382
    @alistairmcdonald2382 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @ilesguran2302
    @ilesguran2302 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    All the best to you guys!

  • @Sailingbill1
    @Sailingbill1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @davidviner4932
    @davidviner4932 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing car, thank you

  • @fossmoss798
    @fossmoss798 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

    • @eddisbrow9450
      @eddisbrow9450 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @jerrylynn6157
      @jerrylynn6157 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahaha - was also confused

  • @princezuxo1788
    @princezuxo1788 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My all time fave car.

  • @jamesdean5206
    @jamesdean5206 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @littledevil2036
    @littledevil2036 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @reginar.8547
    @reginar.8547 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @simonhartigan2935
    @simonhartigan2935 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    very nice...

  • @macgregorpaxson
    @macgregorpaxson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks great!

  • @mr2981
    @mr2981 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yay, another kit car.

    • @woodyw6891
      @woodyw6891 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did he turn a Speedster into a 550 Spyder? 🤔

  • @hochgonzalo8923
    @hochgonzalo8923 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoyed this video very much. Congrats.

  • @warthog5562
    @warthog5562 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @rongreen8485
    @rongreen8485 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it.... Thanks for sharing.

  • @mykelove1968
    @mykelove1968 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful car.

  • @jimdordan1794
    @jimdordan1794 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    beautiful.

  • @calebpotts7433
    @calebpotts7433 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @thomaswong2846
    @thomaswong2846 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sensational!

  • @R32RennSport
    @R32RennSport 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Magnificent!!!

  • @trailrunnermike
    @trailrunnermike 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It has been almost a year, Any update?

  • @Jhonnyblaze786
    @Jhonnyblaze786 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish I could get parts in South Africa.

  • @elizeusobral3549
    @elizeusobral3549 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    🇧🇷 show

  • @curtalden2223
    @curtalden2223 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @camperchef5127
    @camperchef5127 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I need one ☝️

  • @TDS981
    @TDS981 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @CarTalesOfficial
      @CarTalesOfficial  4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @alistairmcdonald2382
    @alistairmcdonald2382 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jeromef2001
    @jeromef2001 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @davidblack2978
    @davidblack2978 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @conceptalfa
    @conceptalfa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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