Seductions Motorsports – the company responsible for its existence, built it on a tubular chassis made to withstand high performance, high torque, and stiff racing suspension. This stunning-looking piece, dubbed the Spyder Outlaw, it’s what we’re blabbing about, and it can be yours for $55,997, as it's available on eBay. The kind of replica that knows it’s not the real thing, and focuses its attention on other aspects, like sporting modern suspension and brakes, among the wide array of other improved components. Not just any replica, though, but one that has its own distinctive character and doesn’t take itself to serious. Its heritage and simple design captured the imagination of thousands, but nowadays an original 1.5-litre, 110 HP air-cooled model goes for at least $3 million. That’s why the model is among the most frequently reproduced classic automobiles. A video provided by the seller can be seen below.The 550 Spyder is one of Porsche’s iconic vehicles, as it was the firm’s first purpose-built sports-car designed for use in auto racing. Service history includes over $67k in maintenance and modifications performed under previous ownership. Additional photos of the underside can be seen below.Īn SB100 California BAR sticker is adhered to the frame next to the Thunder Ranch chassis plate.
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Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transaxle finished in red. The seller has changed the engine and transaxle oils. Service under previous ownership in September 2019 included a valve adjustment, a timing adjustment, and new spark plugs and valve cover seals. Additional features include an electric fan mounted to the oil cooler, stainless steel braided hoses with AN fittings, an enlarged oil sump with remote spin-on oil filter, and valve covers and air cleaner tops made from billet aluminum. The 2,275cc Type 1 flat-four is equipped with dual 44mm downdraft Weber carburetors. A push-button engine starter switch is enabled via a keyed ignition under the dash.
The odometer shows 4,600 miles, 140 of which were added by the seller. Additional features include shoulder harnesses, a central armrest, and a fire extinguisher.Ī wood-rimmed steering wheel fronts VDO instrumentation on a body-colored dashboard. Total weight is said to be approximately 1,350 pounds.ģ56 Speedster-style seats are upholstered in red leather with black piping, and the floor is lined with gray square weave carpets. Four-wheel disc brakes feature drilled rotors. The seller disassembled the multi-piece wheels, polished and resealed them, and mounted new Continental ExtremeContact tires measuring 205/55 up front and 225/50 out back. The seller added leather straps to the rear clamshell.Ĭustom 16″ wide-five wheels were made from billet aluminum. Equipment includes headlight guards, Talbot-style mirrors, a driver-side headrest fairing, and grille badges. The fiberglass body is painted silver with red stripes down the center. This replica is registered as a 1956 Porsche 550A Spyder and is now offered with an SB100 California BAR sticker, a custom car cover, and a clean Washington title in the seller’s name. The seller has replaced the tires, installed a push-button starter switch, added leather hold-down straps to the rear clamshell, and changed the engine and transaxle oils. Power comes from a mid-mounted 2,275cc flat-four equipped with Weber carburetors and mated to a four-speed manual transaxle. It received over $67k in maintenance and modifications while owned by a collector in Pennsylvania, and would spend ten years reportedly on display at a Porsche dealership before the seller acquired it on BaT in November 2019. This Porsche 550A Spyder replica was built by Thunder Ranch in 2002 using a fiberglass body over a powder-coated tubular steel frame.
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