VIN:
56RS91500
The Porsche 550 was a mid-engined sports car, available as a coupe and as a spyder, specifically developed and used for racing in the mid-fifties. It won upon debut at the Nurburgring Eifel Race in 1953, a result that would set the tone for the rest of its motorsport career. It was succeeded by the Porsche 718 in 1957, which would also become incredibly successful. 70 years on, they’ve become incredibly sought after, with the most expensive one reportedly selling for over $5 million. But even for those in the tax bracket to invest that kind of money in one of these, there’s one big catch: only 90 were ever made. So, is there an alternative? Well, this replica from Vintage Motorcars of California might be the next best option.
Visually, it is uncannily similar to the original Porsche 550 Spyder, especially in this classic color combination of silver with a tan interior. The fiberglass body has several sponsor stickers and “55” racing numbers, both of which look period correct. Even the 15-inch Wide-Five steel wheels blend in perfectly, no modern chrome alloys to clash with this concept like some replicas have. For those who love symmetry, it has a central exhaust outlet and a center-fill fuel tank. On the inside, one is immediately aware of the beautiful simplicity of the dashboard and the tan bucket seats (with contrasting black lap belts). There are only three gauges on the dash: an 180 mph speedometer, a tachometer and a combination of indication lights, temperature and fuel. There is also an oil temperature gauge attached under the dash. Overall, to the untrained eye, it may not even be distinguishable from the real Porsche 550, especially at first glance.
Similar to the original Porsche, this car also has a flat 4 engine. However, while the original was a 1.5L DOHC unit with carburetors, this is a 2332cc Volkswagen engine with Jenvey throttle-body fuel injection. It also has a 4-speed manual transmission (as did the early Porsche 550’s), front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. The rear suspension has coilovers and Bilstein dampers. It is, however, a front-wheel drive vehicle.
1956 Porsche 550 Spyder Replica Built by Vintage Motorcars of California
2,332cc Volkswagen H4
4-Speed Manual Transaxle
RWD
Silver Exterior w/ Carrera Panamericana–Style Livery
Tan Interior
Fiberglass Body
15" Wide-Five Steel Wheels
Front Disc Brakes
Rear Drum Brakes
Jenvey Fuel Injection
Central Exhaust Outlet
Center-Fill Fuel Tank
Rear Suspension With Coilovers & Bilstein Dampers
Tan Upholstery & Bucket Seats
180-Mph Speedometer
The Porsche 550 was a mid-engined sports car, available as a coupe and as a spyder, specifically developed and used for racing in the mid-fifties. It won upon debut at the Nurburgring Eifel Race in 1953, a result that would set the tone for the rest of its motorsport career. It was succeeded by the Porsche 718 in 1957, which would also become incredibly successful. 70 years on, they’ve become incredibly sought after, with the most expensive one reportedly selling for over $5 million. But even for those in the tax bracket to invest that kind of money in one of these, there’s one big catch: only 90 were ever made. So, is there an alternative? Well, this replica from Vintage Motorcars of California might be the next best option.
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