Spyder 550 550A

[Arska2]

Hi,

I have studied all sorts of lists which are online available
and due to a project I am currently working on I was
wondering if anybody knows something like

- previous owner
- race history
- accidents
- photos

etc of PORSCHE 550 Spyder (550-0071)

I would really appreciate any Infos or hints which
I could follow to find out more about that car.

All the best

Arska

[Type550]

Hi Arska,

550-0071 is one of the mystery cars. Most of the listings in the Carrera book are incorrect. It has Austin Conley as an owner, but he owned and raced 550-0017 at the time. I don't have any photos of it, only its engine from a few years ago. What is your interest in the car?

Andrew

[Arska2]

Andrew,

thanks for your reply. Main interest is to gather
as much info as I can, as I am in the process of
buying it.

I do have some info but at this point of time can't share it yet.
As moving down the process of purchase, I will give info
Back to this community.

[oldman]

Hi Arska
I have these three pics as being from 550-0071, but I'm not sure (with V engine ...)

[Type550]

Why do you think this is 0071? I always thought Masterson's car was a modified RS60. Arska - does the car currently have a 550 body?

[Arska2]

Yes it has a 550 body

[Type550]

Do you know if it is original?

[Arska2]

All I know it has been fully restored over the last 5 years.
Don't know if within its lifetime body has been modified /
changed or whatever.

That is why I am desperately looking for more background info on it.

[Type550]

If you have photos of the chassis plate on the frame, the Porsche build plate from the inner passenger wheel well and the Wendler plate from next to the fuel tank, I can help verify if they are original.

I would be very cautious with this build as there is no history on the car both racing or ownership, unless they have given you anything which could be a starting point to find the correct provenance.

If the car has a new body, do you know who the coachbuilder was - if they are reputable they would verify the car first.

Happy to work with you on this one. If there are things you don't want to post, you can email me - spyder@type550.com

thanks Andrew

[Arska2]

Andrew, i have Sent you an email.

Thanks !

[Porschinelle]

Question for Andrew
Found the below pic of the famous French Porsche pilot Robert Dutoit with his co-pilot x.Estager (sorry don't know his first name) at the 1960 Coupe des Alpes Rallye


Is the car a poor 550 ?

If so have you heard of this car ?
Do you know chassis number and where it it to day ?

[Blechquäler]

[Type550]

It is 550-0051 - still in Germany

1955 Liege-Rome-Liege rally - Gonzague Olivier

[Type550]

You can see the same gills in the top of the rear clam pre restoration...

[neilbardsley]

It is 550-0051 - still in Germany

1955 Liege-Rome-Liege rally - Gonzague Olivier

I thought the spare tyre was normally just agove the engine?