1955 Porsche 550 Spyder 500 Miles Loaded 200 HP
Make: |
Porsche |
Model: |
550 Spyder |
Year: |
1955 |
Mileage: |
480 |
VIN: |
1180561 |
Color: |
silver |
Transmission: |
Manual |
Interior color: |
Red |
Vehicle Title: |
Clear |
Item location: |
Woodland Hills, California, United States |
1955 Porsche 550 Spyder Additional Info:
1955 Porsche 550 Spyder ReplicaMetallic German Racing Silver w/Red Leather InteriorRARE 200+HP Corsa Spyder Fuel Injected Flat 6 EngineOnly Corsa Spyder Known To ExistThe 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder exists as one of the RAREST, most elusive and most valuable of all vintage Porsches with values approaching the $4 Million mark. Made forever famous as a purpose built factory race car and now known as the "James Dean carâ€. The Porsche 550 Spyder has become as iconic for being the car driven by one of Hollywood's biggest stars, James Dean, as much as it is known for being the ultimate sports car of that era. Even though Dean was an experienced race car driver, he had only owned the 550 Spyder for just days when he was killed while driving enroute to a road race in Salinas California.Currently possessing less than 500 miles since its no expense spared build, this RARE 550 Spyder reproduction was created to bring the famed Porsche 550 Spyder roaring back to life with modern day amenities, technology and the brute horsepower to make a statement of its own.Considered a "1 of 1" 550 Spyder with more than twice the horsepower of the original 550 Spyder, this monster Spyder reproduction is powered by an ultra-reliable, fuel injected 200+HP Corsa Spyder air cooled flat 6 engine.With superb craftsmanship throughout, the attention to detail, and exquisite fit and finish, are clearly apparent. Designed with extensive use of aviation grade hardware and materials this Spyder exists as the dream machine of even the most ardent Porsche enthusiast. The detail and precision of the workmanship stands out as a testament to the painstaking labor and enormous investment in creating this legendary car.So perfectly engineered, no matter whether you are 5'0" tall or 6'8'' tall, this car will fit you perfectly with ample leg room for anyone. With no doubt, this 550 Spyder meets the mark it was intended to meet. Finished in the most popular of colors, Metallic German Racing Silver with Red Leather interior, this 550 Spyder is definitely one RARE 550 Spyder. Titled as a 1972 VW Spyder.Without question, there will never be another like it.HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Corsa Spyder Fuel Injected Flat 6 Engine - 200+HPProgrammable Electronic Fuel InjectionProgrammable Electronic IgnitionElectronic Engine Bay Cooling FanExternal High Capacity Oil Filter System4 Speed TransaxleCustom Performance Tuned Exhaust w/Flowmaster MufflersAviation Grade Hardware and Stainless Flex-linesPolished Stainless Engine Firewall and Engine BayGerman Racing Silver PaintAero Rear View MirrorWaterproof Custom Red Leather InteriorHeated SeatsExtended Cockpit Design For Both tall and short driversPorsche Wood Steering WheelPorsche Rosewood Shift HandlePolished Porsche Fuchs WheelsPush Button Start SwitchCustom Stereo w/Remote ControlsWaterproof Alpine Speaker System W Four speakersCustom Carpeted Flooring in Passenger Cabin and TrunkCustom Inside Door HandlesSpeedhut Revolution Custom InstrumentationProgrammable Lighting SystemLED Driving Lights and HeadlightsLED Front Turn SignalsTitled as a 1972 Volkswagen Spyder