Apart from being nearly a decade older, mid-engine with a flat-four, and made of aluminum instead of steel and fiberglass, the Porsche 550 Spyder is just like an original Lotus Elan in spirit.

Prior to the 550 Spyder, Porsche had stuck to building road cars like the 356 that were adapted for racing. The Spyder was its first foray into purpose-built racing cars. Dean was killed in a car ...

The four-speed transaxle from the Porsche 550 Spyder that James Dean suffered fatal injuries in has been auctioned for $382,000. The unit is the only documented part from the wrecked car whose ...

Motor to the junction of California highways 41 and 46 not far from the tiny town of Chalome and you'll be at the spot for which Porsche's 550 Spyder is best known throughout the world.

Explore the iconic journey of Porsche 550 Spyder, from its engineering marvels to its historic races and the infamous James Dean accident. Austria Issues Warning to Republican States Over Trump ...

Well, that baby Boxster has finally been named. Say hello to the future Porsche 550->ke1156. The "550" name was first used in 1953 when Porsche unveiled a sports car inspired by the legendary 356 ...

All the way back in the 1950s, at a time when German carmaker Porsche was still getting its bearings, something extraordinary came along in the world of motorized vehicles. It was the 550 ...

The acclaimed car designer Walter De Silva revealed his re-imagination of the iconic Porsche 550 Spyder, a design study called the 550one, on his Instagram a few days ago. I can't stand idly by ...

The sleek silver Porsche approached the intersection of California state highways 46 and 41. I was driving a special edition Boxster commemorating birth of the 550 Spyder, east toward Cholame ...

and it's all about a Porsche 550 Spyder. Before we move any further, allow me to point out that this outlaw build is actually based on a replica, so nobody messed with an original Zuffenhausen toy.

There was one concept developed in 2008 that wasn't previously shown however—this modern interpretation of the legendary Porsche 550 Spyder. Photos of the concept were posted over the weekend on ...