Rebuilt for over 240000 € , Racing engine, chassis from 1955
Rebuilt for over 240000 € , Racing engine, chassis from 1955
1987 Porsche 550 Spyder replica based on the original from 1955
One of the few remaining originals was auctioned at Bonhams for GBP 4.6 million, almost €5.5 million.
No other manufacturer was as successful as Porsche's road model with racing specifications. When production began in 1954, the Porsche 550 Spyder cost DM 24,600; today, several million.
It was designed as a mid-engined roadster by VW dealer W. Glöckler and his operations manager H. Ramelow.
The Type 550 became famous, the preferred brand of James Dean and Steve private sale:
McQueen as well as legendary racing driver Hans Hermann, who competed in successful races such as the Carrera Panamericana, Mille Miglia and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The Fuhrmann Type 547 engine (four-cylinder air-cooled boxer engine) with bevel-gear drive produces 110 hp, with a top speed of 240 km/h. Today, you would have to pay approximately €360,000 for a Fuhrmann engine alone.
The vehicle shown is visually 100% identical to the original. This is an original 1955 chassis; the body is from Chamonix, with VW parts from Brazil, as was customary for the 550. Originals and replicas were actually built only for the US market, which is how this 550 Spyder also came from America. All non-original Chamonix additions were ordered as original Porsche parts from the USA. The documented bodywork and restoration costs amount to €240,000. The rare racing engine alone already costs over €100,000.
The vehicle underbody with its full-surface frame was made of aluminum, as were parts of the interior. The engine mounting was reinforced to install the Porsche racing engine No. 2002 from 1984. An oil cooler and additional air-intake fans were installed. The engine bulkhead was reinforced with fire protection. Technical data: 145 hp–150 hp, displacement 1925 cc.
Engine speed 5,800 rpm, continuous engine speed 3,800 rpm. 44 IDF carburetor, 3-point camshaft, 320 degrees, bore 91 mm, stroke 74 mm, compression ratio 9.8:1, fuel: Super Plus, 98–102 octane. Multigrade oil 20W50 or 15W40 (no fully synthetic oil).
Oil filter from Golf 1 or 2. Brakes: disc brakes at the front, drum brakes at the rear. Tires 195/60 R15
Exhaust system: corresponds to the original 550 in4 in2 in1. Ignition system is equipped with a rev limiter. Both doors were reinforced with impact protection. The aluminum underbody cladding is equipped with air slots.
Original 1955 550 chassis renewed with new square-section leaf torsion springs in the axle tube, as well as newly installed torsion bars and improved shock absorbers. Type 1 Series 113 gearbox with swing axle BP071697. Interior newly fitted with leather and ALU, immobilizer and - and -and - much more, built over 4 years. Better than factory delivery.
The Porsche 550 Spyder has German TÜV documents and German road registration documents Parts 1 and 2.
Additionally, there is a used fabric top from the USA dating from 1955. After purchasing the Spyder, this can still be adapted to the vehicle if desired, or a new removable fabric top can be fitted.
The vehicle is new and has now been completed. Initial contact by email please, as I travel frequently.
For questions without serious purchase interest, see WIKIPEDIA; you will find many answers there.
This description has been automatically translated. Original language: German.
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