Here's Why This Porsche 550 Spyder 1:8 Scale Model Costs $30,000
A limited-run model, this 550 Spyder by the Amalgam Collection has a Hollywood connection with a fascinating story
I’ve always had a soft spot for automotive scale models and seriously got into the hobby not too long ago
I picked up my fourth 1:18 scale model of the Porsche 550 Spyder. This one painted in an understated silver, just cost me $50
Then, I stumbled upon a jaw-dropping 1:8 scale model of the 550 Spyder by the Amalgam Collection, priced at a staggering $30,000
The 550 Spyder was Porsche's first car that was specifically built to go racing in the 1950s and it dominated in endurance competitions like the La Carrera Panamericana in Mexico and the Targa Florio in Italy
This particular model draws inspiration from the 550 Spyder that was owned by the iconic Hollywood icon, James Dean
Nicknamed the "Little Bastard, this is also the car that tragically took the actor's life, back in 1955
Legend has it that this car was cursed, given how the car's parts were involved in a series of eerie incidents subsequently
Now coming back to our scale model, the Amalgam Collection worked tirelessly to create this hand-crafted 550 Spyder, limited to just 30 units
The Amalgam team spent over 4,000 hours developing this model and 400 hours assembling it, using 3D scans of the original chassis and working closely with Porsche engineers and their design team to replicate every detail
As for the full-size car, only 90 original cars were ever made between 1953 and 1956, and auction prices today have soared past $4 million
If that's a bit out of reach, the 550 Spyder Replica car market offers more attainable options with average prices on Classic.com hovering around $47,000
Given Amalgam's approach of creating historically significant scale models, this 550 Spyder offers enthusiasts a chance to own a piece of history at a fraction of the full-sized car's cost
However, for $30,000, you could buy a decent used Porsche, like a 996 Carrera or a Cayman
In-expensive scale models can be had for under $100, and even the affordable options from Amalgam can start around $1000. Would you spend that kind of money on a limited-run scale model? Swipe up to read more.
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