550 Spyder
#22 most-discussed Porsche
#683 of all cars · in 32 episodes across 21 shows
Produced from 1953-1956 with only 90 built, the 550 Spyder was Porsche's purpose-built race car featuring mid-engine layout and lightweight construction. Forever linked to James Dean's fatal crash, it achieved racing success and legendary status.
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32 podcast episodes feature the Porsche 550 Spyder.
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Driven Radio Show #350: Luke Chennell of McPherson College
Driven Radio Show
Apr 25, 2026
08:46
The Ferrari-fication Of Porsche, Break The Cycle, Used EV Choice | Episode 1,042
Everyday Driver Car Debate
Apr 21, 2026
17:17
MORE Cars That Need A Comeback (N-Z), Susceptible To Greatness, Waiting Too Long | Episode 1,014
Everyday Driver Car Debate
Sep 30, 2025
54:47
Rod Emory's Def Leppard Porsche Outlaw
Spike's Car Radio
Jul 15, 2026
43:44
Prime Minister Motors
The Tyre Kickers - Classic Cars
Jul 10, 2026
33:05
The Outlaw Magnus Walker's Verdict - Why Porsche is Losing the Halo Race
Cars & Money
Jul 2, 2026
01:20
Christopher Runge of Rünge Cars
Horsepower Heritage
Jun 3, 2026
22:52
The Man Who Saved the Porsche 914! (Plus: How Porsche Launches New Cars)
Porsche Club Insider
May 18, 2026
39:45
The 987.1 Porsche Cayman Drives Like a 993 — For 1/5 the Price
Eleven After Nine | A Porsche Culture Podcast
May 12, 2026
52:39
The 987.1 Porsche Cayman Drives Like a 993 — For 1/5 the Price
Eleven After Nine | A Porsche Culture Podcast
May 12, 2026
57:51
"Is it Real?"
Bring a Trailer Podcast
Apr 30, 2026
27:58
Ferrari
Acquired
Apr 13, 2026
27:07
Special Guest: Marlene Rodman, Videographer
MotorWeek
Mar 19, 2026
31:46
Ferrari Breaks the Rules Again, ZR1X Performance Shock, and Has Porsche Lost Its Way?
Full Throttle Talk
Mar 5, 2026
04:53
If I could only fly
The Reckon Yard Podcast
Feb 8, 2026
59:51
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