Porsche Frame 356 Abarth Carrera GTL / 356 Speedster / 550 A Coupe Black Wooden Frame with Sketch 40 x 50 cm - Uli Ehret

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 40 x 50 cm

Made in Germany

The Porsche 356 Abarth Carrera GTL, 356 Speedster, and 550 A Coupé embody three complementary facets of Porsche’s sporting philosophy: the 356/B Carrera GTL Abarth is a competition-focused 356 featuring an aluminum body by Abarth—lower, sleeker, and roughly 45–50 kg lighter than the standard model—powered by a 1.6-liter Carrera flat-four producing between 115 and over 130 hp, and designed to excel in endurance racing (Le Mans, Nürburgring). In contrast, the 356 Speedster is a stripped-back 356 built for the road and club racing; featuring a low-profile windshield, minimal equipment, and a 1.5–1.6-liter flat-four (ranging from 44 to 60 hp, or up to ~75 hp in "S" versions), it prioritizes lightness and driving feel over raw power. Finally, the 550 A—derived from the 550 Spyder—takes this pursuit of performance to the prototype level: a tubular chassis, mid-engine layout, and a 1.5-liter Fuhrmann four-cylinder engine tuned to around 135 hp—all within a package weighing barely 550–600 kg—make this car, particularly in the even more aerodynamic closed coupé version, a formidable weapon in the 1.5-liter endurance racing class.

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.