Here is one pretty special car that will be at the Desert Classic Concours d'Elegance at La Quinta Resort on February 28th.
Owner: Peter & Cheryl Dunkel
Make: Porsche
Model: Spyder 550
Year: 1955
Body Style: Spyder
Shows and Awards: This car is featured in the Porsche archives showing: Grand Prix Spa-francorchamps Belgium May 1956 3rd Place Grand Prix Des Frontieres Chimay, Belgium May 1956 1st Place 1000km of Paris June 1956 1st Place 12 hours of Reims July 1956 2nd Place Gran Prix Berlin, Avus September 1956 Citadella de Namur,France October 1956 2nd Place Coupe de Slan, Montlhery, France 1st Place
Vehicle History: This car is identical to the car that James Dean died in on September 20, 1955 near Paso Robles, CA while on his way to a race in Monterey. Another California car was owned by Fletcher Aviation in Pasadena and it won the 1954 Carrera Race. That was where the Carrera name for Porsche came from. Our car has European origins and won many races in Europe prior to coming to the USA to continue racing. The car has a 1500 4-cam motor mid engine with an all aluminum body which contribute to its sleek style and its great performance.
