Porsche 550 Spyder

==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 	 	
2000	Cool Collectibles 	Red 	White Stripes and '2'	Black/Metal 	Clear 	Black 	RR 	22054	China 	 	
2000	Cool Collectibles 	Metalflake Blue	White Stripes and '2'	Black/Metal 	Clear 	Black 	RR 	22054	China 	 	
==Gallery==
Blackwall Paul 550.jpg
Blackwall Paul 550 (2).jpg
Blackwall Paul 550 (3).jpg
1999-4pk PORSCHE 1.jpg
1999-100% Black Box Porsche 550 Spyder Blue r-1.jpeg
Cool Collectibles 22054 Porsche 550 Spyder Red ref-1.jpg
Cool Collectibles 22054 Porsche 550 Spyder Red ref-1b.jpg
Cool Collectibles 22054 Porsche 550 Spyder Red ref-2.jpg
Cool Collectibles 22054 Porsche 550 Spyder Red ref-3.jpg
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