1956 Porsche 550 1500RS Le Mans Coupe – Tribute car Located in Bellevue, WA

1956 Porsche Other fixed hardtop

1956 Porsche 550 1500RS Le Mans Coupe – Tribute car

-Constructed in 2006 to represent 550-0104 which was destroyed and re-bodied in 1958.

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/car-18906-porsche-coupe.html

-2.2 Liter Rascon Motorsports Type 1 motor with big valve heads

-Porsche cast valve covers

-2 Weber IDF carburetors

-Rancho HD 4 speed transaxle with freeway flyer gearing

-Four wheel disc brakes

-Torsion bar front and coil spring rear suspension with swing axle transaxle

-De dion links in rear have spherical bushings

-Mangel stamped 15 x 4.5" wheels with polished outer lip

-Dunlop RS5 period correct tires

-Roundels are decals and can be removed if desired; car is equipped with the proper "mushroom" light on the rear roundel. Also has roof mounted pit light.

-Proper-correct gauges from VDO and converted by North Hollywood Speedometer

-Proper switches

-Wood rim Moto-Lita steering wheel with quick release hub

-Proper floor-mounted pedal s

-Proper turn and taillight lenses

-Fluted headlight lenses

-Functional front-mounted oil cooler

-Correct fuel filler cap

-Proper barber-pole vinyl on seats and interior surfaces

-We were told this car started out as a BECK fiberglass 550 Spyder replica. The car retains the steel chassis with added kidney bars and foot boxes. The Body is fiberglass with several alloy panel overlays. All the glass is Plexiglas and still in good condition.

-The paint has been dulled to look more authentic than over finished.

-The Interior, gauges and panels are all in great condition. Everything functions well.

-Starts, Idles, runs, steers and brakes extremely well and is surprisingly very fast, it stops amazing and handles like nothing else. Its a true blast to drive.

-Clean and clear Kentucky 1956 Porsche title in our name.

-Headlamps, High beams, turn signals, brake lights and running lights all in good working order.

-Car has no heat, no horns and the wipers are faux intentionally. Access to the drivetrain is through 4 topside vent locations or through the bottom, never had any issues with access for maintenance. The top will remove, buts its a day task, and would not be necessary for any reason.

-!!!CAR IS LOCATED IN BELLEVUE, WASHINGINGTON AT 425 MOTORSPORTS, PLEASE CALL FOR APPOINTMENT IF YOU WISH TO VIEW, OR FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME FIRST, inspections are definitely encouraged and welcome!!

-Thanks for looking! Please let me know if you have any questions or would like more information or pictures.

This car is a well-sorted build has appeared in The Robb Report, the Orange County Register and has been a special display at several concours events as well as being invited by Porsche North America to run fan laps at Laguna Seca at Rennsport Reunion IV in 2011. It has been in our collection for the past 6 years, and as we transition into building our own Spyder recreations in aluminum alloy, it is time for this car to find a new owner to enjoy some quality driving experiences with. We have enjoyed the car for the past 6 years and have used the car frequently on driving tours and events with flawless performance.

This car is docile enough to drive in traffic or around town cruising on a date night, but potent enough for a spirited drive down a country lane, and canyon road, or a track day. Here is a video of the car being pursued by another Spyder up the Pacific Coast Highway in California on the way to Rennsport Reunion:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqplxWkkKdw

A great deal of effort was made to make sure that the details on this particular car were as correct as possible from the body fittings and badges, to the gauges, handbrake, seats, and pedal assembly. This car drives as good as it looks. It is ready to get in and go and has covered right at 1k miles since its construction; ensuring that it is well-sorted and ready to go but not tired and in need of attention. This car is ready to go and will provide a rewarding driving experience rivaled only by the real thing! This car is often mistaken for the real thing and has been invited to concourse as a special display vehicle.

　

We are selling this car from our personal collection… we have several contacts for both national and international shippers if needed. Inspections are encouraged and welcomed by appointment where the car is located in Bellevue, WA at 425 Motorsports. It’s been a real pleasure to own and drive, thanks again for looking!

The car that this replicates is 550-0104, which competed in the 1956 Le Mans race in the 1500cc class. It placed first in class, and 5th Overall!

• Condition: Used
• Make: Porsche
• Model: Other
• Type: 2 door coupe
• Trim: fixed hardtop
• Year: 1956
• Mileage: 1,295
• VIN: JS133
• Color: silver
• Engine size: 2.2L
• Number of cylinders: 4
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: 4 speed
• Drive type: RWD
• Interior color: red
• Vehicle Title: Clear
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