Spyder Creations 550 Spyder

Test Drive: Spyder Creations 550 Spyder

"The Porsche 550 was the German automaker's first true race car for the road, a lightweight slip of steel and aluminum powered by a tiny four-cylinder engine that won its very first event, again in its debut at Le Mans, and took home countless more trophies in the years to come. Introduced as a coupe, it became iconic as a roofless Spyder, and today is one of the most sought-after cars in the world. Just ninety were built from 1953 to 1956, and less than 80 are known to survive."
 

"While the engine only makes about 120 horsepower, the car weighs just 1,200 pounds, less than half of the lightest Porsches today, so it feels quick and nimble. An oversized Bakelite-style wheel makes up for the lack of power steering, while the sensation of speed is enhanced by the fact that you’re basically driving around in an aluminum bikini."

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2013/09/13/test-drive-spyder-creations-550-spyder/?intcmp=HPBucket#ixzz2f3l4uydG

Only 320 grand to own as close to an original as you're probably ever going to get...and only making 90 of these, they are quite likely to appreciate as well...maybe not to 4 million, but what the hey, right?