Off to the Races

$4.5 million– $5.5 million

“We have one of the most iconic cars in the world and certainly one of the most legendary of Porsches—a 550A Spyder,” says Jakob Greisen, vice president of Bonhams Motoring; only 40 examples of the car rolled off the factory floor. “Even better is the fact that this fantastic car is an ex-works racer that competed to an impressive fifth overall (second in class) at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1958. It is a very original example, with exceptional pedigree, just like you would want for one of these rare, archetypal sports racers.” The 1958 Porsche 550A leads the house’s seventh annual Scottsdale sale on January 18.

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550A Spyder

Photo: Courtresy Pawel Litwinski