To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' The Monterey Auction event, 13 - 15 August 2026.

$3,250,000 - $3,750,000 USD The second-from-last of the 90 customer 550 Spyder examples built, with additional high-side chassis bracingSpecifically built for legendary West Coast importer John von Neumann; well-known competition history with Richie GintherFitted with correct-type four-cam Carrera engine and numbers-matching gearboxBeautifully restored and maintained example presented in its original color scheme, and in excellent running orderHighly eligible for major driving events and concours d’elegance worldwide The 550 Spyder was not the first Porsche to be used in racing, but it was notably the first purpose-built competition model from the manufacturer.

On the surface, it was a straightforward machine, with a simple yet effective tubular chassis, torsion bar suspension, a purely functional interior, and a lightweight aluminum body that contributed to a weight of just 550 kilograms—a litt...