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In the mid-1950's, in races from Sebring to LeMans, Torrey Pines to Watkins Glen, the 550 Spyder was the car of choice among many professionals and wealthy amateur drivers for winning the 1500cc sports car class. Many of the greatest race drivers of the 1960's posted their early successes in 550 Spyders.
About 90 cars were built before the 550 was replaced by the 550A in 1956. The 550A had a lighter, stiffer tubular space frame and altered rear suspension. An additional 39 550A's were built through 1957.
From the date first sold, chassis 550 041 has been a competitive race car through various owners/drivers. Most notable would have been the Dutch Count, Carel Godin de Beaufort who raced the Spyder extensively including a 196 run at the LeMans 24 Hours race with his good friend, Thieu Hazemans. De Beaufort would go on to be considered Grand Prix racing's last true amateur. A colorful sportsman with a determination to beat the works teams on his own, Carel was a popular figure in the F1, F2 and sports car paddocks. Often, his Porsches were seen battling faster cars, events which eventually led to De Beaufort becoming Holland's first F1 World Championship points scorer.
About 90 cars were built before the 550 was replaced by the 550A in 1956. The 550A had a lighter, stiffer tubular space frame and altered rear suspension. An additional 39 550A's were built through 1957.
From the date first sold, chassis 550 041 has been a competitive race car through various owners/drivers. Most notable would have been the Dutch Count, Carel Godin de Beaufort who raced the Spyder extensively including a 196 run at the LeMans 24 Hours race with his good friend, Thieu Hazemans. De Beaufort would go on to be considered Grand Prix racing's last true amateur. A colorful sportsman with a determination to beat the works teams on his own, Carel was a popular figure in the F1, F2 and sports car paddocks. Often, his Porsches were seen battling faster cars, events which eventually led to De Beaufort becoming Holland's first F1 World Championship points scorer.
2024 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $3,500,000-USD $4,250,000
Lot was not sold
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 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 |
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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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