Eric Rothenhaus comes from a family that viewed cars differently than he did. Whereas a six-year-old Eric bought into the idea that cars are living things from watching the adventures of a certain Volkswagen in The Love Bug, his parents simply used their cars to get around. But still, ever since he painted some racing stripes and taped up the headlights of his dad’s Jeep, Eric has been infatuated with cars. A product designer by trade, Eric appreciates beautiful packaging along with a visceral driving experience in his sports cars, and this beautiful replica Porsche 550 Spyder packing 200 horsepower certainly checks those two boxes.
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You’re playing chess on god mode if you are able to trade your Jeep for a Corvette
Beautiful. Always loved the style these things exude. Even the pedals and shifter are so stylish. Love it.
Manufacturers need to do a recognised replicas, giving top replica cars more credibility. It’s a small thing to give back to the skilled person how crafted and built it.
Nice!
I worked with Eric, knew he was talented and was really into cars. I respected him even more when I learned that he worked hard his whole life to get to where he's at today. This guy is the real deal and it's wonderful to witness his passion for the driving experience. Thank you Petrolicious.
5 seconds in AAAAND smashed the like button.
Very enjoyable. Perfect way to start my day. Thanks for the awesome content.! LUV the porsche brand.
Beautiful 550 replica.
I'd love to see more pictures of that garage/shop. Very cool. He needs a Garage Journal thread to show it off.
He's wrong about original it had 140 and weighed 1150 that's 8.5ti 1 hp to weight. Most replicas are fiberglass and weigh 1400 or more.
Oh man, banjo style steering wheel, aluminum dressed interior, "wide-5" brakes, correct VDO style gauges and a proper big-bore dual carb VW engine with 911 style fan shroud! So simple and so tastefully done. I long have loved the 550 and if I ever built one, I don't think it would be much different than this. Kudos to Petrolicious for highlighting a replica 550 owner (period) let alone one with such passion for the marque!
Eric, on the odd chance that you read this, Herbie was my gateway to a love of all things automotive also. I've owned my "Herbie" now for half my life and it's never too late to build your own tribute to "The Douglas Special." (o5!3/o)
Such a beautiful car!!! In my opinion modern cars, however extreme their performance might be, just don't come anywhere near the best of the classic vintage sports car designs from this era. The 550 Spyder and the 718 are my two favourite Porsche cars ever built.
Terrific video – great car, great build; enjoy it in great health …. and email me if you want to let it go 😛
There's a reason James Dean chose a 550 Spyder…
RIP James Dean
Wow cool Video. Brings back memories. I had Beck 550 Sypder # 48 built by Greg Leach @ Vintage Spyders in the late 90’s The car was incredibly quick like a motorcycle but with a fiberglass egg shell body for maximum protection. Everything in this video is true about the feelings it gives you when driving it. It defines visceral. I felt completely defenseless driving it. It was so easy to drift with the throttle. Mine had a 2109cc with 170 hp. It only weighed 1200 lbs. it was a four speed with a swing axle, discs all around, silver with maroon leather and maroon rear quarter stripes. Crazy stuff🏁👍. I still wish I had it😀
What do these replicas typically cost?
Great refinement and improvement Eric! I'm salivating…….. 🙂
Such a work of art. One of the best vintage sports cars ever!
how can I buy one?
Spent more time talking about the steering wheel, than the motor. Don’t get me wrong, I love a bango spoked wheel, but… is it air cooled, Porsche, VW, Subaru???
that is exactly how a low car should look .. great work sir
I just don’t agree with the word “replica”, it can be a “tribute” build kit car, a try replica in the word is a replication of an original item and these are really far away from the original ones… also I don’t get why people always put an engine with almost double the power of what the car was engineered 65 years ago?… if I could have a replica I would like to replicate it to be as similar to the original as possible…
Okay so just who are the 21 butt munchers who gave this video a thumbs down?
very cool – I have a mate who is having an alloy 550 hand built that will run a new porsche motor in Australia by an old fella that worked in the UK with Aston – due to be finished this year.
This was a perfect Petrolicious production. Great job capturing the essence and making us feel a part of it.
I want one so bad!!!
You deserve that car. You get it. Connection between man and machine.
I too am a car designer. Well done. That car is a work of art. Your art.
Rich Boy NICE LIFE 👍😆
Wow, this Petrolicious crew has again upped their film making game. The production value is unreal here, and some of those shots and details. Speechless.
Wow que bueno que siguen sacando contenido a pesar del coronavirus.
so its Fiberglass, not aluminum
I understand the feeling this guy is explaining, I feel the same thing when I drive my beach/street buggy, my dad used to hate it until I "forced" him to drive it by sitting in the passenger seat.. when we were finished driving, he had the biggest smile ever and just said; "now I understand"
Love this video!!! Thanks
Excellent narration
Wonderful story. Sounds like your and my parents viewed cars alike. And then they wondered what happened to their son…. 😉
Nothing beats blasting around in a analog masterpiece such as this 550 🙂
Looks like a car out of Speed Racer. very nice. 🙂
Great video! Love the spare spark plugs located between the seats — good touch. In fact I remember seeing your car in Monterey and admiring it. Oh and I noticed another go-kart in the garage at the 1:59 mark — Lotus Exige.
Another Great car video from Petrolicious by the very talented Andrea Giacomni! Love it!
Well done. I love his English wheel that he’s using in the shop. 👍
Love it!
I don’t know why but this one really appealed to me. Every once in a while petrolicious gets me
Not blue, silver✔️😁👍🍻💙
I have some bad news for the owner – that type 1 VW engine with dual carbs and larger pistons isn’t putting out anywhere near 200hp. Even a Type IV has to run massive displacement to get close to that number.