1955 Porsche 550/1500 RS Spyder

Make Porsche
Year 1955
Chassis Number 550-0062
Auctioneer Gooding Company
Event Amelia Island 2012
Auction Date 09/03/2012
Lot Number 15
Result sold
Sold For $3,685,000
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Chassis: 550-0062
Well-Documented Provenance and Restoration
Accompanied by Unrestored Matching-Numbers Engine
Offered with Original Owner’s Manual, MSO and Comprehensive History File
Successful Colorado Grand and California Mille Participant
A Welcome Entrant at the Finest Historic Gatherings and Concours Events
Porsche’s Legendary Four-Cam Sports Racer
One of the Most Genuine 550s in Existence
Delivered New to Hoffman Motors of New York
1,498 CC DOHC Type 547 Flat 4-Cylinder Engine
Twin Weber 40 DCM Carburetors
Estimated 125 BHP at 6,500 RPM
4-Speed Type 519 Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Fully Independent Torsion Bar Suspension with Trailing Arms and Shock Absorbers
1955 Porsche 550/1500 RS Spyder

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