Equipment
Alloy wheels, Excelsior 5.00R16 mud & snow tires, covered passenger compartment, single driver's Plexiglas windscreen, driver's head fairing, mechanic's seat. Sold on a Bill of Sale.
Condition
#1 Concours
World-class. Could compete in the world’s best Concours d'Elegance events.
Raced when new by Jack McAfee for John Edgar and later for Stanley Sugarman. Restored in the 90's by Manfred Friesinger for Hui Takahara with a different engine. Both front fenders have tire interference distortion, otherwise the clearcoat paint is very good, as is the upholstery, dash and instruments. Interior panels are wavy and dirty around rivet heads. The engine compartment is orderly, in a vintage race car sense. Head fairing is bent, cracked and doesn't fit flush. An auction car that was a class winner at Amelia in 2014 and must not have had much competition.
Market commentary
This is a legendary "giant killer" Porsche with a good West Coast racing history when new, but its condition leaves a lot to be desired, not least the mud & snow tires that are probably on there to minimize interference with the damaged fender arches. The price is all about the history and the 550A Spyder's reputation.