Car Highlights

Well-Documented Provenance and Restoration

Accompanied by Unrestored Matching-Numbers Engine

Offered with Original Owner’s Manual, MSO and Comprehensive History File

Successful Colorado Grand and California Mille Participant

A Welcome Entrant at the Finest Historic Gatherings and Concours Events

Porsche’s Legendary Four-Cam Sports Racer

One of the Most Genuine 550s in Existence

Delivered New to Hoffman Motors of New York

Technical Specs

1,498 CC DOHC Type 547 Flat 4-Cylinder Engine

Twin Weber 40 DCM Carburetors

Estimated 125 BHP at 6,500 RPM

4-Speed Type 519 Manual Gearbox

4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes

Fully Independent Torsion Bar Suspension with Trailing Arms and Shock Absorbers