1995 Porsche 550 Spyder by Vintage Motorcars, Actual racing history
| Make: | Porsche |
| Model: | Other |
| Type: | Convertible |
| Trim: | Vintage Motorcars 550 spyder |
| Year: | 1955 |
| Mileage: | 10,919 |
| VIN: | P226413 |
| Color: | Silver |
| Engine: | 2276cc |
| Cylinders: | 4 |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Transmission: | Manual |
| Drive type: | RWD |
| Interior color: | Red |
| Vehicle Title: | Clear |
| Item location: | St. George, Utah, United States |
1955 Porsche Other Vintage Motorcars 550 spyder Additional Info:
Available for purchase is a Vintage Motorcars replica Porsche 550 Spyder. This car campaigned in the 2007 La Carrera Panamericana and was modeled after the 550-001 car that Salvador Lopez Chavez drove during the 1953/54 races. The members racing it were given permission by the Chavez family to wear the original Canada Shoe Company livery.This car has had a lot of upgrades and service including:
Front Mounted Oil Cooler with fan
Custom built high-capacity fuel tank
Master Electronic disconnects both inside and exterior
Rear coil over suspension (Vintage Motorcars)
Authentic Heuer Rally Clocks!
Willwood front disk brakes
Remote Oil Filter
Corbeau Racing Belts
Custom Roll Bar (welded down to frame)
Upgraded to aluminum wheels (saves 10 lbs per corner of unsprung weight)
Custom fabricated anti-roll bar
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In addition the following recent work has been done:
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New steering box​
New tie rod ends
New steering Dampener
New brake master cylinder
New clutch master cylinder
New heim joint carburetor linkage mounts
(a MUST DO for a VW Engine on these 550's)
New "Porsche" valve covers
New push rod tubes and seals
New floor mounted dimmer switch
New sliding seat rails
New upholstery (red vinyl)
New carpet kit throughout car
New alternator
Carburetors cleaned and overhauled with Redline kits
Everything under the dash rewired and cleaned up
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Car starts on its its first key turn every time. No leaks. No issues at all! The sale of this car also comes with a DropBox digital folder with half a gigabyte worth of photos, service manuals, historical data, previous owner information, etc that will go to the new owner.
Also available with Tag Heuer Panamericana Edition Carrera watch.
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Title
Location
Engine
T/M
Mileage
Year
St. George, Utah, United States
2276cc
Manual
10,919
1955
La Quinta, California, United States
Type 1 2270
Manual
8100
1956
San Clemente, California, United States
Subaru Water Cooled
Manual
40000
1955
Wylie, Texas, United States
4
Manual
7,352
1955
Marina del Rey, California, United States
Vw type 1 air cooled 2332cc
Manual
505
1955
North Miami Beach, Florida, United States
—
—
—
1955
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
—
Manual
300
1955
Malibu, California, United States
—
Manual
1,900
1955
Denver, North Carolina, United States
—
—
—
1973
Alpharetta, Georgia, United States
1600 CC
4 Speed
7
1954