Spyder
Chassis #: 550A-0116
Engine #: 90556
In 1956, Porsche introduced an improved version of the 550 Spyder, dubbed the 550A-RS. It sported a completely redesigned and more rigid frame along with major suspension improvements and an upgraded engine producing 135 horsepower. The 1.5-liter four-cam boxer-four was designed by Dr. Ernst Fuhrmann and mated to a close-ratio four-speed transaxle now included an additional 'semi-first' gear for starting purposes. There were large finned brake drums that were drilled laterally for additional cooling effect. Top speed was achieved at nearly 150 mph. The hand-beaten aluminum alloy body shell was outsourced to Karosserie Wendler of Reutlingen. Although visually similar to the 550, the 550A was identified by new louvered access panels behind the door. Additionally, there were small air intake ducts in the nose. Most 550As were equipped with a small molded windshield in front of the driver and a headrest fairing, and a metal tonneau cover closed off the passenger side of the spartan cockpit. The completed car weighed just over 1,200 lbs. Porsche built 35 of the customer version of the 550A RS, with a number of them delivered stateside. It was a very successful road racing car and was driven by the likes of Stirling Moss, Ken Miles and Jack McAfee.
The first appearance of the 550A was made at the 1956 Nürburgring 1000 KM race, where it won its class. At the 1956 Targa Florio, Italian Umberto Maglioli scored an overall victory in eight-hour race.
1957 Porsche 550A RS Spyder
Porsche
2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $4,600,000-USD $5,000,000
Sale Price :
USD $4,900,000
Recent Sales of the Porsche 550A RS Spyder
(Data based on Model Year 1957 sales)
1957 Porsche 550A Spyder by Wendler Chassis#: 550A-0121 Sold for USD$3,787,373 2019 RM Sothebys : Villa Erba | |
1957 Porsche 550A Spyder Chassis#: 550A-0116 Sold for USD$4,900,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Monterey | ![]() ![]() |
Porsche 550A RS Spyders That Failed To Sell At Auction
1957 Porsche 550A RS Spyder's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1957 Porsche 550 A Spyder | 550A-0126 | 2019 Artcurial : Retroobile | $3,800,000 | $4,800,000 |
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