Porsche Frame 356 Abarth Carrera GTL / 356 Speedster / 550 A Coupe Black Wooden Frame with Sketch 25 x 30 cm - Uli Ehret

Name: Porsche Frame 356 Abarth Carrera GTL / 356 Speedster / 550 A Coupe Black Wooden Frame with Sketch 25 x 30 cm - Uli Ehret
Brand: Uli EHRET
SKU: 8525
Price: 49.95 EUR
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Description

Porsche Frame 356 Abarth Carrera GTL / 356 Speedster / 550 A Coupe

Printed reproduction of an original watercolour by Uli Ehret

With a black-painted wooden frame, double mat and protective glass

Limited edition of 100 numbered and signed copies

Size 25 x 30 cm

Made in Germany

The Porsche 356 Abarth Carrera GTL, 356 Speedster, and 550 A Coupé illustrate three complementary facets of Porsche's sporting philosophy: the 356/B Carrera GTL Abarth is a 356 competition car with an aluminum body by Abarth, lower, more refined, and approximately 45–50 kg lighter than a standard 356, equipped with a 1.6-liter Carrera flat-four engine producing 115 to over 130 hp, and designed to excel in endurance racing (Le Mans, Nürburgring). The 356 Speedster, on the other hand, is an ultra-stripped-down 356 for road use and club racing, with a very low windshield, minimal equipment, and a 1.5–1.6-liter flat-four engine producing 44 to 60 hp (up to ~75 hp on the S versions), prioritizing lightness and driving feel over raw power. Finally, the 550 A, derived from the 550 Spyder, transposes this search for performance to the prototype stage: tubular chassis, mid-mounted engine and 1.5-litre Fuhrmann four-cylinder engine boosted to around 135 hp for a weight of barely 550–600 kg, especially in the even more aerodynamic closed coupé version, make this car an absolute weapon in the 1.5-litre endurance category.

A Dream Life in Watercolor

Since childhood, Uli Ehret (born in Weinheim, Germany in April 1965) was passionate about cars and painting. At just 16 years old, he began winning national art competitions, and at 21, he opened his own advertising agency.

In 1998, the discovery of watercolor as a medium for depicting racing cars allowed him to make his first breakthrough in art. For his exhibition at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2005, Ehret demonstrated that he had finally found the tool to express dynamism, movement, and vibrations, and that he was now able to represent speed in his paintings. A subtle blend of realistic representation and impressionism. By its very nature, watercolor allows for a representation of movement that can be perceived even in the dust spray from the road and the glow of the brake discs. And the way Ehret utilizes the background adds even more speed to his works.

But his work doesn't stop at this impressionistic style; it is also complemented by the story of a specific race, a driver's life, a competition's high point, or a historical moment in motorsport. Uli Ehret reads extensively about motorsport, both current and historical. His library contains several hundred books on all kinds of cars, drivers, and eras. Thus, a painting doesn't just depict a fast car, but also tells a story about the person behind the wheel or a particular day of racing, filled with historical details.

References :

Rolex, Gulf Oil, Mercedes-AMG, Porsche, Shell, Alpina, Aston Martin, Volkswagen

Special artworks for Le Mans teams: Corvette Racing, ProDrive, Larbre Competition, Team Modena, Roll Centre, etc.

Custom commissions for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide.

Product Details

Reference :
60013062

BRAND :
PORSCHE