Lot details
Registration No: NKW851X
Chassis No: K-4T1-71-290-9540
Mot Expiry: March 2013

Porsche introduced its 356-based Spyder at the 1953 Paris Motorshow. With the few built now fetching anything up to $3.7million each, the model has inspired numerous imitations and it was Hampshire firm Martin & Walker that hand-built this particular 550 Evocation in 1988. Based on a purpose-designed tubular spaceframe and clothed in Silver-coloured GRP bodywork, its Porsche Type 4 (914) running gear was reportedly either new or refurbished at the time of the car's manufacture.

The flat-four engine has been enlarged to 2400cc and is said to produce 155bhp thanks to: twin downdraught Webers, lightened flywheel, gas-flowed heads, high performance camshaft, forged pistons, cooling system comprising twin oil coolers and a horizontally mounted fan, and a stainless steel exhaust system. The unit is coupled to a Porsche five-speed gearbox. The car's detailing extends to period style Porsche wheels, body catches, instrument gauges and Red leather seats. Registered as a Porsche (declared manufactured 1971), the two-seater is eligible for historic class (free) road tax and sports both a tonneau and full soft-top. Benefiting from recent suspension, steering and brake upgrades, the Spyder is said to be in "excellent running order". With an all up weight of just 670kgs, this attractive-looking 550 Evocation offers 230bhp/tonne for less than 100th of the cost of an original example.

PLEASE NOTE: The interior for this vehicle is Black and not Red as stated in the catalogue.

PLEASE NOTE: The vendor is currently in the process of retaining the registration number for this vehicle. The registration document will be forwarded to the successful purchaser once it has been returned by the DVLA.