1955 Porsche 550 Spyder By Perry Design

Make

Porsche

Model

550 Spyder By Perry Design

Year

1955

Listed price

$29,500

Location

Winter Garden

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

0 miles

The Porsche 550 Spyder is, without question, one of the most iconic and historically significant racing cars ever conceived. Born from the brilliant mind of Dr. Ernst Fuhrmann in the early 1950s, the 550 was Porsche's first purpose-built race car, designed to be lightweight, agile, and incredibly effective against much larger displacement machinery. Its flat-four engine, initially a 1.5-liter, quad-cam unit, produced around 110 horsepower, propelling the sub-1,300-pound Spyder to victories at the Nürburgring, Le Mans, and the Carrera Panamericana, earning it the nickname "Giant Killer." With only 90 original examples ever produced between 1953 and 1957, the 550 Spyder's legacy is immense, forever linked to both Porsche's burgeoning motorsport dominance and the tragic fate of James Dean. For enthusiasts seeking to experience the purity and thrill of the 550 Spyder without the multi-million-dollar price tag of an original, high-quality replicas have long filled the void. This particular example comes from Perry Design, one of the early and respected builders known for their faithful interpretations of the legendary racer. Titled as a 1969 Volkswagen, this convertible Spyder replica presents in excellent used condition, ready to deliver that quintessential open-air, lightweight driving experience. With 0 miles indicated, it starts, runs, drives, and operates exactly as it should, promising an engaging journey for its next owner. This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-regarded homage to one of motorsport's true icons.