Equipment
Dunlop Racing tires, Ivory banjo-spoke steering wheel, Bosch headlights, full width Plexiglas windscreen
Condition
Delivered new to Eldon C. Beagle in 1955 with 8 podium finishes in 14 races entered. Later restored for Lewis Markoff in the early 90's. Numbers-matching Kardex and Porsche CofA. Excellent exterior cosmetics but beat up interior panels. Spotless engine compartment and chassis.
Market commentary
There were three Porsche 550 Spyders at Monterey this year, one 550 and two 550As, this being the lone 550 Spyder. It has a remarkably clear history and its matching numbers engine. The later 550A with 25 more hp at RM sold for $4.9 million. This is a quality car bought for a realistic number with its matching numbers engine. All of them appear to have had their interior body panels beated out over tree stumps.