2015 VINTAGE MOTORCARS

Vintage Motorcars of California Inc., based in Hawaiian Gardens, California, is a recognised builder of high-quality Porsche Speedster, 550 Spyder and 356 Coupé replicas and has been in business for over 30 years. Their philosophy is encapsulated in the motto 'quality not quantity', and over the decades they have earned a solid reputation for exceptional craftsmanship, precision fit and finish, and meticulous attention to detail. Each car is hand-assembled in-house, allowing complete oversight of every stage from body assembly to final alignment. Vintage Motorcars offers a range of options, from kit or turn-key builds to multiple engine and chassis configurations. Greg Leach and his skilled team maintain full control over materials and components, combining timeless design with reliable modern performance.

Offered here is an exceptional Porsche 550 Spyder replica. Beautifully engineered by Vintage Motorcars, it features a tubular chassis, independent rear suspension, disc brakes, remote gear selector, pedal box and a raspy 2-litre air-cooled flat-four engine understood to be based on a VW unit. Together, these components create a lightweight machine that delivers superb performance, excellent handling and impressive stopping power.

Visually, the car is superb. The well fitted composite body is expertly finished in Porsche GT Silver and livery inspired by the world-famous 1954 Fletcher Aviation-sponsored, Hans Herrmann Carrera Panamericana race car. The cabin continues the theme, trimmed in brown leather with Oatmeal carpeting and a neatly detailed dashboard fitted with VDO style gauges. Other period touches include leather clam straps, race-style fly-screen, body-coloured removable passenger tonneau cover, and Spyder badging.

Our vendor secured the 550 replica at the NEC sale in 2025 and since then it has been displayed in a glass case adjacent to his office with very minimal use. It is to be noted that the MOT has expired, and the car may require some upgrades should it be returned to road use. Prior to this, the previous owner enjoyed the Spyder abroad before returning it to the UK, where it was registered in October 2024. It's accompanied by a detailed history file containing the V5C registration document, and relatively recent invoices for maintenance and cosmetic works including the application of its period style livery, totalling over £6,000 (June 2025), along with various supporting invoices and registration correspondence.

A groovy and engaging little sports car that's guaranteed to make you smile and would lend itself perfectly to track-use, rally participation, classic events or even promotional display.