Introduced at the 1953 Paris Auto Show, the 550 and its second iteration, the 550A, remained in production through February of 1959, and a total of 130 chassis were constructed before the 718 RSK Spyders appeared. The 550 Spyder put Porsche firmly on the map as a serious competitor on the world’s racing tracks indeed, the diminutive mid-engined roadsters generated the nickname ‘Giant Killer’ for its ability to defeat much more powerful rivals. ‘Design is not simply art, it is elegance of function’ – Ferdinand Porsche Highly eligible for vintage tours and rallies, including the Mille Miglia, Tour Auto, Le Mans Classic, Goodwood Revival, Monterey Historics, and Monaco Historic Grand Prix!.Freshly serviced by renowned Porsche specialist Prill Porsche Classics.Period US racing history with Mike Marshall, including 1956 Sebring 12 Hours.One of just 75 factory-built ‘customer’ 550 Spyders. Over the Spyder’s dry weight of 1300 pounds…that is a staggering $3800 per pound.ġ955 Porsche 550 SPYDER RM Sotheby’s Paris 2016 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder by Wendlerġ10 bhp, 1,488 cc DOHC air-cooled horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine with dual Weber downdraft carburettors, four-speed manual transmission, independent front and rear suspension, and four-wheel drum brakes. The pre-sale estimate is about $4-million, but we can see double that from someone in love with its delicate curves and blue topaz contrast color. The 550 Spyder is the supreme Porsche, and this one will fetch quite a bit. None will exude the raw genius of this 550 Spyder’s endurance fuel-tank wrapping the entire nose, nor its single-piece frame with strategic lightweighting to the monocoque. This is the real deal folks! One of just 75 factory-made 550 Spyders, the premier race-winner of a generation and a timeless icon still today.Īs such, there is a healthy business in replica models.
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