986 550 Spyder Anniversary. 6 speed manual transmission. First registered 15/04/2004 04-Registration. Finished in GT Silver with full Natural leather interior (presents Black). A limited run car (1 of 1953 units worldwide) marking the 50th Anniversary of the Porsche 550 Spyder. Purportedly, 1 of approx 150 UK units and as such a rare and numbered car. This particular example being number 0820 of 1953.

Factory changes specific to the 550 Spyder included a modified intake system, air filters and air vents from the then soon to be released 987 Boxster increasing BHP to 266bhp. The car sat on M030 sports suspension reducing ride height by 10mm. 18” light weight Carrera alloys from the equivalent aged 911 were painted Seal Grey with silver circumference filling the arches nicely with 5mm spacers. Additional changes specific to the 550 were silver alloy brake calipers, a chrome ‘Boxster S’ model badge and a unique “stacked” stainless steel exhaust tailpipe flanked with silver mesh grilles to the lower rear bumper vents. Litronic headlights with headlamp wash and Porsche Stability Management were a standard fitment.

The interior of the 550 Spyder was trimmed beautifully in either Cocoa Brown full leather or Natural Grey (Black) hide. The leather extended to both the dashboard and doorcards. Number 0820 was trimmed in Natural hide. The hard backed sports seats featured a perforated leather specific to both this model and the 996 Anniversary. Seat backs along with the centre tunnel, binnacle surround, climate control surround and dashboard trim were nicely finished in GT Silver. The leather sports steering wheel was borrowed from the 996 Turbo S, there were model specific kickplates, chrome instrument bezel surrounds, a model specific gear knob, a factory short shift gear selector and body-coloured GT silver roll over hoops.

Climate controlled air conditioning, heated seats, on board computer and an upgraded BOSE sound system were optioned. Electric windows/mirrors, power fold fabric roof, remote central locking and Thatcham Category 1 alarm/immobiliser were a standard fitment. In addition this particular car was fitted with PCM 2.1 Satellite Navigation and cruise control.

Originally supplied by Porsche Centre Guildford. 3 owners from new and a car we’ve purchased directly from its most recent owner, a delightful gentleman in his 90’s who acquired the car 15 years ago in 2011 as an Approved Used Porsche. A full, complete and invoice supported official Porsche Main Agent service history accompanies this Spyder. Service history is both impeccable and exhaustive with routine maintenance carried out at the following intervals/mileages:-

• 15/04/2006 at 10806 miles (Porsche Centre Guildford) – Minor service
• 06/08/2008 at 21776 miles (Porsche Centre Guildford) – Major service
• 04/08/2010 at 32930 miles (Porsche Centre Guildford) – Minor service
• 24/07/2012 at 39503 miles (Porsche Centre Byfleet) – Major service
• 08/07/2014 at 44928 miles (Porsche Centre Byfleet) – Minor Service
• 24/06/2015 at 47668 miles (Porsche Centre Brooklands) – Minor service
• 13/11/2017 at 51570 miles (Porsche Centre Brooklands) – Major service
• 01/11/2019 at 54537 miles (Porsche Centre Brooklands) – Minor service
• 25/06/2021 at 56870 miles (Porsche Centre Brooklands) – Major service
• 13/07/2023 at 58624 miles (Porsche Centre Brooklands) – Minor service
• 27/06/2025 at 59839 miles (Porsche Centre Brooklands) – Major service
• Next service due 27/06/27 or at 71839 miles whichever comes first.

Unmarked alloy wheels, brand new Michelin Pilot Sport 2’s (N3) all round. An exceptionally well serviced and well presented example in a condition commensurate with the very best available. Comfortably one of the nicest we’ve seen and a car that drives impeccably well. Supplied with the original service pack, service book, manuals, all keys, historic MOT’s and bills of sale…..A lovely thing!! (Additional images to follow)