The Restoration of Spyder #550/01

wow. I really, really, dig this stuff.

Restoration Photos

This car is Porsche's first purpose-built competition car, built for the Carrera Panamericana road race in Mexico, during the 50s.



It was restored from the frame / body up by:

Joe Cavaglieri, Cavaglieri Restorations, Sherman Oaks, CA.
The car is owned by the Collier Collection in Florida.

Here's the finished product, as seen on the cover of the 356 Registry magazine...



Photos by Hal Thoms

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