Basic 550 Kit
$7,745

Assembled body, molded and mounted to frame.  Includes hood, doors, and rear engine cover hinged and latched.  Frame is duplicate of the original 3" tube frame with adjustable front torsion housing welded to the chassis with rear suspension consisiting of 26 mm torsion bars and adjustable spring plates.

Deluxe 550 Kit
$11,985

Includes the Basic 550 Kit Plus:
Complete Windshield Assembly
3 Gauge Instrument Cluster
Park and Tail Light Assemblies
Complete Shift Linkage for Transaxle
Clutch System
Chrome Wheels (4)
Chrome Hub Caps (4)
4-in-1 Exhaust System
Inside Rearview Mirror
Headlight Assemblies
Wiring Harnesses (Includes Switches)
New Fuel Tank and Cap
Rear Grill (Pair)
Upholstered Seats
Carpet Set

Additional Parts Required for the Completion of the Deluxe 550 Kit

Complete VW Type 1 Engine including all accessories.  (A Porsche 356, 912, or original 4 cam motor can be used.)
VW '66 to '72 Complete Front Beam except for the actual beam.  Use Disc Brakes from Karman Ghia.
VW '61 to '72 Complete Transaxle Assembly, Drum to Drum Including Shocks (Ring gear must be flipped.)
Tires:  Michelin 165XZX-15 on Front; 205MXV-15 on Rear.
VW Type 1 Single Action Brake Master Cylinder and Reservoir
VW Type 1 Steering Shaft and Tube (Length must be cut to suit driver.)
VW Type 1 Gearshift Lever and Shift Tube
Battery and Cables
VW Type 1 Wiper Assembly (90 drive only)
VW Bus Clutch Cable
VW Accelerator Cable
VW 12-Volt Starter Motor
Assorted Nuts and Bolts for Attachment of Pedal Assembly, Master Cylinder, Engine, Transmission, Trailing Arms and Rear Shocks
Steering Wheel
Optional 911 Style Fan Assembly.  Includes Shroud, Alternator, Blower, and Hardware - Add $750

550A

Beck 550A is a new body configuration allowing a larger front/rear wheel size, 6" wheels in front and 7" wheels in the rear.  Additionally, the rear body section comes with the 550A air inlets and an optional headrest.  (Add $1,500 to the standard 550 kit price.)

550A-6

Beck 550A-6 uses the 550A wide body with motor mounting for a Porsche 911 6-cylinder engine.  The transaxle can be from either a 911 or a 914.  Frame modifications include:  four link DeDion rear suspension, Panhard bar, Aldan coil over shock absorbers, and a modified 914-6 headers exhaust system.  (Add $3,500 to the standard 550 kit price.)