1953-1955 Porsche 550 Spyder
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The Low Down
The origins of the Porsche 550 and 550A Spyder can be traced back to VW dealer Walter Glöckler’s alloy-bodied racing cars of 1950 and 1951. The lightweight roadsters had Porsche-modified VW engines and Porsche runnin...
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Simon Says
“Porsche’s first sports-racing car punched way above its weight. Stellar competition history includes giant-killing at the Mille Miglia and Le Mans, while James Dean connection gives it Hollywood cool”
Information
| Years built: | 1953-1955 |
| Make: | Porsche |
| Model: | 550 Spyder |
| Coachbuilder: | |
| Body: | Open |
| Engine Size: | 1086cc / 1498cc pushrod/DOHC air-cooled flat-four |
| Bhp: | 110-125 |
| 0-60 secs: | 8.0 secs |
| Top Speed Mph: | 140 mph |
| Category: | Sports-Racing |
| Event Eligibility: | Colorado Grand | Goodwood Revival | Le Mans Classic | Marque Events | Mille Miglia | Tour Auto | Villa d'Este |
Did You Know?
U.S. agent extraordinaire Max Hoffman bought the original Glöckler-Porsche and raced it extensively in North American events. Reputedly, it was he who coined the term ‘Spyder’ for ...
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