Fibersteel 550 Spyder

I really owe my passion for cars to my neighbor growing up. I remember when he was in High School he bought a 1973 Datsun 510 and I would spend my early teenage years in his garage. In fact, the first fabrication job I did was creating a center console for his 510.

So when I was 14 I went to the L.A. Auto Show I saw my first Porsche Speedster. Immediately I thought the proportions were a bit off but I loved the chop top look with the low windshield and the little window you could barely stick your elbow out of. I thought that was awesome. 

By the time I turned 15 I saved up a few bucks and I bought my first car which was a 1965 VW Squareback. My intention was to obviously chop the top; and I did so. Made it right hand drive, and really just fell in love working on the car and came to appreciate the German engineering and simplicity of the aircooled design. It was a great experience. 

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