The 550 and 550A Spyders are among the most coveted and sought-after Porsche factory racers in the world. $58,850.00. Carl Loch built a fresh four-cam motor to replace the original (no. McAfee used this machine to win the 1956 SCCA Modified F Class championship. THE PORSCHE 550 SPYDER, A VERY BRIEF HISTORY:- The Porsche 550 Spyder was inspired by the original Porsche 356. Enter the email address associated with your rmsothebys.com account. There were small air intake ducts in the nose. 550A-0116 is among just 40 such chassis constructed by the brilliant German automaker, whose successes on the racetrack are unsurpassed. Please also note that the correct gearbox number is 690006. New Listing 1954 Porsche Spyder 550. Don't miss what's happening in your neighborhood. This historically important Porsche was then displayed at the Amelia Island Concours dElegance in 2014, where it was awarded Best in Class. A week later he ran at Pomona and then at Palm Springs in early November. $38,995. Spyder 550A-0116 is shown as having entered an SCCA contest at Riverside in March, but is listed as not starting. $24.95. or Best Offer. To learn more, visit the Safety Center. Guaranteed by Thu, Nov. 5. This car was originally built in the late 70s and restored in the 90s. Was a little upset that I have to replace the cam after the 1st day in the car. That success encouraged the factory to venture into foreign territory. 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder, 58 Miles. Report suspicious listings by clicking on . Please note that this lot is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Privacy Policy and While visually similar to the 550, the 550A could be identified by new louvered access panels behind the doors. Media. Watch; 2020 Matchbox Moving Parts 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder. But recognizing the 550 Spyders superior handling and reliability, he urged Edgar to buy several, including the ex-Works 1956 Sebring 12 Hours class winner that had been driven by Hans Herrmann and Wolfgang von Trips. McAfee chose instead to keep racing his older 550 in spite of a horsepower deficit, but when Phoenix, Arizona, homebuilder and racing enthusiast Stanley Sugarman purchased the Edgar teams Porsche 550s, McAfee came along, bringing in four-cam whiz Vasek Polak to turn the wrenches. The engine was based on the VW Beetle flat-4. The Boxster is Porsche's first road vehicle to be originally designed as a roadster since the 550 Spyder. The latter number may have also been used for other guest drivers. 550A had been sold to Elden Beagle of Sacramento are unsurpassed at +1 519 352 4575 clientservices! 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