1955 Porsche Other

Convertible

Subaru 2.5i

Manual

550119515

Clear

Gasoline

Offered for sale is a practically brand new, “no-expense-spared” Porsche 550 Spyder by Vintage Spyders, arguably the world’s premiere Spyder recreation company. This car is loaded with top-of-the-line upgrades including:ENGINE*Late model U.S. Spec Subaru fuel injected 2.5 liter boxer engine with variable valve timing, Rallitek cams, aluminum 5 qt. oil pan, polished and then powder coated intake, chrome valve covers, chrome alternator, IMI high torque starter, and Subaru STi Group N engine mounts. Also, includes a custom performance tune of the stock Subaru ECU for maximum performance and drivability. (The cheap aftermarket ECUs typically used in other lesser low cost builds can’t even come close to matching the drivability or reliability of the stock Subaru ECU)*Jet coated headers with dual Magnaflow mufflers*Griffin radiator with expansion tank custom built for this application results in no cooling issuesTRANSAXLE*Rancho built Pro Spyder transaxle with super diff, H.D. side covers, Rhino case, aluminum pinion plates, and H.D. axles. 3.88 R&P, 311X193X122X.82 gears ($3000 Rancho top-of-the-line option)*Brandwood cable shifter for very smooth shifts*Hydraulic actuated HD Kennedy clutchSUSPENSION/BRAKES*Billet aluminum original Porsche style 5 lug wheels (These are very light at 10 lbs. each and are a $3000 option)*Bilstein shocks*Coilover rear suspension*Custom Speedway Engineering adjustable hollow front sway bar *Custom adjustable rear camber compensator*Powder coated tube chassis*4 wheel disc brakes*German master cylinderFUEL*In-tank fuel pump with sump (no fuel starvation issues and runs very quiet)*Stainless hard lines and braided stainless lines throughout*Centroid programmable fuel senderINTERIOR*Period correct vintage Porsche VDO custom refaced gauges (Made in Germany, $1500 Option, compare to most other builds using cheap Chinese copies that never work right)*Nardi mahogany rim steering wheel with Porsche crest center cap*Fibersteel original style hand brake ($600 option)*black leather seats with grey square weave carpeting *Bosch/Porsche ignition switch with push button start*Crow 5pt shoulder harnesses*Aluminum floors*Custom made Sisal floor mats*Full tonneau coverEXTERIOR*Porsche Guards Red with black painted rear bonnet stripes This lightweight car weighs only about 1250 pounds and when fitted with this high performance Subaru engine is an absolute rush to drive. It pulls strongly through all gears while rocketing from 0-60 in under 4.5 seconds. The extensively upgraded suspension results in a very balanced car and makes it handle like its on rails. The car is a joy to drive, whether at 80 MPH on the highway, winding through the canyons, or just running errands in town. And while the driver will inevitably have a blast, passengers, pedestrians and other drivers are constantly enjoying the car too, giving thumbs ups, pointing and grinning, or asking questions while stopped at a red light, in a parking lot, or at the gas station.This car is well sorted and runs great with only 850 miles total. I am the original owner and the car is properly registered in California under SB100 so car is smog exempt (This is the only legal way to register this type of car in California, and the amnesty period is over so buyer beware if considering other cars). This car was not only built for maximum performance and handling while still retaining the classic looks, but it was also built for ultimate in reliability and ease of maintenance. There may be other cars that visually look similar in pictures, but none of them even come close in the quality of the parts used, or the care used in the final assemlby. This is the ultimate replica which could easily cost you $60,000+ to build plus a minimum 2 to 3 year wait. This car costs a fraction of what an original would cost (an original recently sold for 3.7 million), but will outperform an original in every way.See and hear it run here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K9WlszlOCI&feature=plcphttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UDngMN4xlI&feature=plcpOwner reserves the right to end the auction early if the car sells locally. A $1000 non-refundable deposit is required within 24 hours of close of auction. Full payment by cashier’s check or wire transfer is required within 3 days. Car must be picked up within 7 days.