Highlights
- Documentation suggests it was professionally built by Banham Conversions rather than home-assembled from a kit
- Engine professionally rebuilt by Brunswick Motorsport, with only approximately 550–600 miles covered since
- Two awards from three classic car shows entered, including First in Class at the Louth Classic Car Show in 2026
- Always dry stored in a garage during the current owner's tenure
- Private registration plate included in the sale
The Appeal
The Porsche 550A RS Spyder is one of the most recognised competition cars of the 1950s, and well-executed recreations have long offered enthusiasts a way to savour the spirit of that iconic mid-engined roadster without the seven-figure outlay. This right-hand drive example, registered in 1985, is understood from its documentation to have been built by Banham Conversions, Paul Banham's well-regarded specialist operation, using a Skoda Estelle donor vehicle.
Finished in Porsche Cornflower Blue with a red interior and period-inspired racing livery, it has been dry stored throughout the current owner's tenure and is said by the vendor to have been maintained regardless of cost. The 1,174cc flat-four boxer engine was professionally rebuilt and has covered only around 550–600 miles since. The vendor describes the driving experience as raw, involving and analogue, sitting inches from the road with the flat-four audible behind, and states they would happily drive the car anywhere with confidence. As a registered Historic Vehicle, it is exempt from both MOT testing and road tax.
Key Information
- Mileage: 5,602 miles indicated
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: Exempt, voluntary MOT valid until September 2026 with no advisories
- Technical specs: 1,174cc four-cylinder boxer, approximately 119 bhp, four-speed manual
- Paperwork: heritage and specification summaries, MOT certificate, tyre pressure and setup reference card, MOT exemption declaration, V5C
The Detail
- Engine noted to have been rebuilt by Brunswick Motorsport at approximately 5,137 miles on the odometer; only approximately 550–600 miles covered since
- Twin Dell'Orto carburettors fitted, producing approximately 119 bhp
- Upgrades include a bespoke aluminium radiator, aluminium fuel tank, stainless steel Y-shaped exhaust, replacement fuel pipes, renewed hoses, brakes and service fluids
- Cooling system upgraded with a manually adjustable electric fan controller; the vendor states it has consistently maintained a comfortable operating temperature
- Fitted with genuine RH split-rim alloy wheels, costing approximately £3,700 to source and build
- GT Radial SportActive tyres fitted: 245/40 R17 front and 255/40 R17 rear
- Fibreglass bodywork with anti-corrosion and underseal protection underneath
- The vendor describes the bodywork as having a deep shine
- Both front and rear clamshells are reported to fit well, providing access to the luggage compartment and engine bay
- Lightweight Porsche 718 RSK-style racing seats with harnesses fitted
- Classic Banjo steering wheel
- The vendor notes a few minor age-related imperfections consistent with a hand-built recreation approaching forty years old, but nothing detracting from overall appearance
- The vendor states the car is mechanically in very good order with no known faults
- Runs exclusively on Shell V-Power E5 fuel
- Cold start requires two turns of the key; the vendor recommends allowing approximately five minutes for warm-up before driving
- On the overrun, the exhaust produces crackles, pops and occasional bangs, we are told
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