1955 Porsche 550 Spyder Tribute New Build

Description for Porsche 550 Spyder 1955

Some would say the Porsche 550 Spyder is quite possibly the most recognizablecompetition-basedSports Car.It actively participatedin the European and US Championships as early as 1953 to 1965. Its low, wide stance along with its impressive power to weight ratio the 550 Spyder dominated against more powerful cars above its class.

Actor / Driver James Dean affectionately described the car as “The Giant Killer”.Unfortunately,Dean died in a fatal accident in his 550 Spyder, nicknamed “Little Bastard” September 30, 1955. Today, the cars popularity far outweighs its production and as a result there are a few companies such as “Beck”“Vintage Speedsters” and now West Coast Vintage Motor Carswho continue to make these high quality tribute vehicles available to meet the continuing demand for the legendary sports car.

This Porsche 550 SpyderTributewas offered byWest Coast Vintage Motor Cars,Californiacirca2022.TheNardoGrey fiberglass body is paired withaBlue vinylinterior and sits on a hand-built tubular chassis. The car is registered in Arizona as a 1955 PORSCHE SPYDERand is being sold with a clean Arizona title.

a 1600cc Volkswagen1.6L Enginepaired with a four-speed manual transmission.Additional features include a1600cc Engine with Dual Carburetors, New Tires,Center-FillFuelTank,Slanted Front Headlights,550 Spyder-styleGlassWindshield, aDriver’s&Passengerside fender-mounted side mirror,Helmet Fairing (Behind Driver),Porsche Badges,WendlerReutlingen FenderBadges,Rear TwinGrilles,DualCentralExhaust,15″Wheels,Four-WheelDrumBrakes,RearSuspension, Straight Pipe Exhaust,LapBelts,3 Spoke Steering wheel, andmuch more.

Please reach out with any questions or would like to schedule an appointment to see this priceless work of art!

Michael Brandrup

(760)660-7330

mjb@brandrupconsulting.com