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1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder Navigation
Porsche 550-030 was the subject of 'Operation Caracas,' the first time Porsche transported a car by plane for an international race, the 1955 Sports Car Grand Prix of Caracas on the 6.17 mile temporary downtown street circuit. Huschke von Hanstein raced the car to eighth place overall and a class victory.
After Caracas , '550-030' sold to Alejando Sosa Izquierdo, the local Porsche dealer. It was displayed in the showroom of Corporation Venezolana Del Motor and, in 1959, sold to Carlos Tai who brought it to the US and raced it twice. Tai sold the car to Juan Montalvo of Florida, who traded it for a Ford truck! In1964 it was purchased by Brumos Porsche's Bill Bencker. He was driving to a race when the crankshaft failed. Dan Davis purchased the unrepaired car in 1989. The engine was rebuilt by Vernon Crotts. Tim Herman restored the car in 1991-92. '550-030' has remained in The Brumos Collection in Jacksonville since acquired by Davis.
After Caracas , '550-030' sold to Alejando Sosa Izquierdo, the local Porsche dealer. It was displayed in the showroom of Corporation Venezolana Del Motor and, in 1959, sold to Carlos Tai who brought it to the US and raced it twice. Tai sold the car to Juan Montalvo of Florida, who traded it for a Ford truck! In1964 it was purchased by Brumos Porsche's Bill Bencker. He was driving to a race when the crankshaft failed. Dan Davis purchased the unrepaired car in 1989. The engine was rebuilt by Vernon Crotts. Tim Herman restored the car in 1991-92. '550-030' has remained in The Brumos Collection in Jacksonville since acquired by Davis.
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1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Porsche 550 RS Spyder
(Data based on Model Year 1955 sales)
| 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder by Wendler Chassis#: 550-0072 Sold for USD$3,610,515 2024 RM Sothebys : Munich | |
| 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder Chassis#: 550-0036 Sold for USD$4,185,000 2022 Bonhams : Amelia Island Concours |   |
| 1955 PORSCHE 550 SPIDER EVOCATION Sold for USD$58,020 2019 Coy's - London Classic | |
| 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder Chassis#: 550-0053 Sold for USD$4,455,000 2018 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach |   |
| 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder Chassis#: 550-0060 Sold for USD$5,335,000 2016 Gooding & Company : The Amelia Island Auction |   |
| 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder by Wendler Chassis#: 550-0068 Sold for USD$3,004,653 2016 RM Sotheby's : Paris | |
| 1955 Porsche 550/1500 RS Spyder Chassis#: 550-0077 Sold for USD$3,750,000 2013 Mecum Auctions - Monterey | |
| 1955 Porsche 550/1500 RS Spyder Chassis#: 550-0062 Sold for USD$3,685,000 2012 Gooding & Company, Amelia Island, Fl | |
| 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder Replica Sold for USD$21,600 2007 The Florida Collector Car Auction | |
| 1955 PORSCHE BECK 550 SPYDER Chassis#: 121 Sold for USD$26,950 2004 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2004 | |
| 1955 PORSCHE 550 SPYDER RE-CREATION Sold for USD$31,350 2004 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2004 | |
| 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder Replica Chassis#: 550 Sold for USD$33,750 2003 Russo and Steele - Scottsdale 2003 |
Porsche 550 RS Spyders That Failed To Sell At Auction
1955 Porsche 550 RS Spyder's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder by Wendler | 550-0089 | 2024 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $3,750,000 | $4,250,000 | |
| 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder by Wendler | 550-0038 | 2024 RM Sothebys : The Tegernsee Auction | $3,500,000 | $4,200,000 | |
| 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder | 550-0041 | 2024 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | $3,500,000 | $4,250,000 | |
| 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder | 550-0054 | 2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $3,800,000 | $4,200,000 | |
| 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder Replica | 2021 Mecum : Kissimmee | $230,000 | $350,000 | $400,000 | |
| 1955 Porsche Spyder | 2016 Russo & Steele : Arizona | ||||
| 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder | 2008 Dana Mecum's Original Spring Classic Auction | $18,250 |
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