1954 Porsche 550 Spyder video

In 1954, the first Porsche built specifically for racing is this mid-engine Porsche 550 Spyder sports car with an aluminum body.

1954 Porsche 550 Spyder

It swiftly becomes a stand-out by earning a class victory and a third place overall ranking in the Carrera Panamericana against higher capacity competitors.

1954 Porsche 550 Spyder 

1954 Porsche 550 Spyder 

1954 Porsche 550 Spyder 

1954 Porsche 550 Spyder 

 Another event that boosts this car's fame occurs at the Mille Miglia. Hnas Herrmann and his co-driver just manage to whiz underneath a closing railroad barrier in the low-profile Spyder - the car and its occupants remained unscathed.

1954 Porsche 550 Spyder 

1954 Porsche 550 Spyder 

1954 Porsche 550 Spyder 

1954 Porsche 550 Spyder 

1954 Porsche 550 Spyder 

1954 Porsche 550 Spyder 

1954 Porsche 550 Spyder 

1954 Porsche 550 Spyder 

1954 Porsche 550 Spyder 

1954 Porsche 550 Spyder

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