Spyder 550 550A

[Henk Vasmel]

[Type550]

Hi Henk,

you are right with the race numbers.
Bill Buff's spyder (550-0081) was originally #45, but it was the same number as Nocker's (550-0036), so they changed the 5 to a 3 to become #43. Buff also had to get a new engine installed before the main race.






#42 was 550-0041

[Type550]

Interesting photos of 550-0093 on display. 093 was a frame only and not assigned to a body. It was used to repair 550-0037 after an accident, but as you can see things aren't quite right. The build plate is not original and the stamping is incorrect font and looks really dodgey. I would love to see the paperwork on this one...









It has also competed in a number of vintage rally events

[356]

Serious collectors need your help to keep things on the up and up now more than ever Andrew. Thanks for sharing.
~Vance

[Type550]

The more expensive these cars get, the more sus they are! Both of those Westerman cars are sold now - he only owns the silver one...

[356]

Do you know what they sold for Andrew?
~Vance

[Type550]

They were both private sales Vance

[Type550]

I am slowly getting through the 550A spyders. Tonight I am up to 550A-0131 with the last entry of February 1959 - Zell am See Porsche Memorial Ice Race.

Found this great footage to share

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJxgnC-GBGU

[356]

[Don C]

Hydraulic clutch?

[356]

Could be..

[jacques]

Hi All
the slave cylinder for the clutch that actuated the arm was it aluminum or cast iron and if there existed a cast iron one what was the application.
TIA
jacques

[Type550]

Just found a couple of rare photos of 550-0045 at the 1956 Nurburgring GP which crashed into the bushes...

[Type550]

[Blechquäler]

Hi Jacques,
it was made from cast iron.
I'm sure for early spyders, not sure for late ones.
If you have such a cast iron cylinder and want to sell,
please let me know.