Porsche 550 Spyder 'James Dean edition'

Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris|2 February 2023, 13:00 CET|Paris, The Grand Palais Historique

Porsche 550 Spyder 'James Dean edition'

Porsche 550 Spyder 'James Dean edition'

The Porsche 550 Spyder, built by a talented specialist and bearing the number 130 to match that of its the larger car: the "Little Bastard" of James Dean. 196cc 6.5 HP 4-stroke petrol engine, electric starter. Functional lighting and signalling, adjustable leather seats. A Speed of 65km/h can be limited. Opening doors, boot and luggage covers. Nice original condition. Eligible for the "Little Big Man" at Le Mans Classic in July 2023. Length 270 cm, Width 119 cm.

Voiture à moteur thermique pour enfant, Modèle Porsche 550 Spyder.Construite par un spevialiste talentueux et portant le numéro 130 de son originale: la "Little Bastard" de James Dean. Moteur thermique à 4 temps , 6,5 CV de 196cm3, démareur électrique. Eclairage et signalisation fonctionnels, sièges réglables recouverts de cuir. Vitesse de 65km/h pouvant être bridée. Portes, capots coffre et bagages ouvrants. Bel état d'origine. Eligible à « Little Big Man » au Mans Classic en Juillet 2023. Long 270 cm et large 119 cm.

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