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The Porsche 550 prototype was first introduced at the Paris Auto Salon in October 1953. The factory successfully campaigned the 550 in international motor racing, and it won its class at the 1954 24 Hours of LeMans. The 550 was inspired by the Porsche 356, which was created by Ferry Porsche, and the rear-engined spyder prototypes built and raced by Walter Glockler in 1951. Porsche aimed the sports car at the privateer racing driver and many names including Phil Hill and Dan Gurney got behind the wheel. The 550 RS Spyder was widely known as the 'Giant Killer.'
This is the last 550 RS Spyder built by Porsche and is complete and original.
This is the last 550 RS Spyder built by Porsche and is complete and original.
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1956 Porsche 550 RS Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Porsche 550 RS
(Data based on Model Year 1956 sales)
| 1956 PORSCHE 550 SPYDER Chassis#: 550-0079 Sold for USD$1,747,137 2022 Gooding & Company : London Auction | |
| 1956 Porsche 550 RS Spyder by Wendler Chassis#: 550-0082 Sold for USD$3,462,071 2019 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
| 1956 Porsche 1.5-litre TYP 550/1500 Rennsport Spyder Chassis#: 550-0090 Sold for USD$6,104,353 2016 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | |
| 1956 Porsche 550A/1500 RS Spyder Chassis#: 0101 Sold for USD$726,000 2004 The Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction |
Porsche 550 RSs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1956 Porsche 550 RS's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Porsche 550A Prototype Le Mans Werks Coupe | 550A-0104 | 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $5,500,000 | $7,500,000 |
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