-High-grade replica built by F1 driver Graeme McRae -1 of 38 similar kits built BY Graeme McRae -Flat 4 VW kombi engine with twin down draught webers -Porsche 912 Gearbox -Previous Victorian club registration
This Porsche 550 Spyder recreation was originally built by legendary New Zealand F1 driver Graeme McRae, being one of 38 similar kits built by him. Showing only 33,574km against the chassis, this example remains mechanically sound.
These replicas are renowned for their attention to detail and high level of craftsmanship. It features a custom-made chassis, fibreglass body panels and a 1.6L flat 4-cylinder engine from a 2-litre flat 4 VW kombi engine with twin weber carburettors, coupled to a Porsche 912 gearbox. It was acquired from a classic car collector in Melbourne. During his ownership the vehicle underwent light modifications to be able to qualify for CAMS racing.
Porsche introduced the 550 Spyder at the 1953 Paris Auto Show to show stopping acclaim. It was unlike anything Porsche or other manufacturers had produced before and is largely accredited as being the first production road-going race car as it was originally designed for races such as Le Mans and Mille Miglia.
The model rose to infamy in 1955 after legendary actor James Dean was killed in his 550 Spyder after a high-speed accident. It featured a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine which produced 110bhp and a top speed of 220km/h.
Today it presents in very good overall condition and presents an excellent opportunity as an addition being a very high-quality recreation of an iconic Porsche.
