Description[]
Motorsports fans revere this car as the first Porsche specifically designed for racing. In 1952, a high-revving, four cylinder engine with four overhead camshafts was developed for use in a skimpy open light-weight body. This new type of Porsche was called the 550 and the body style was the Spyder. During the mid-fifties these cars proved almost invincible in the 1.5-litre class of international sports car racing and established a reputation that has become legendary.
The Porsche 550 is a Hot Wheels casting which debuted in the collector-aimed (100% Hot Wheels) Porsche 50th Anniversary 4-Car Set . It features an opening rear section which reveals a detailed engine. It was used three times before being discontinued.
This car is best known for being driven by James Dean, who got into a fatal crash with a Ford while on his way to a race.
Versions[]
The Porsche 550 Spyder has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:
| Year | Series | Color | Tampo | Base Color / Type |
Window Color | Interior Color | Wheel Type | Toy # | Country | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Porsche 50th Anniversary 4-Car Set | Silver | None | Gray / Metal |
Clear | Silver | RR | 19486 | China | 
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| 2000 | Cool Collectibles | Red | White Stripes and '2' | Black / Metal |
Clear | Black | RR | 22054 | China | 
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| 2000 | Cool Collectibles | Metalflake Blue | White Stripes and '2' | Black / Metal |
Clear | Black | RR | 22054 | China | 
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