On April 25, 1959, Denise McCluggage, writing in Competition Press, reported: "Peter Ryan of the Mont Tremblant Ryans bought Bernie Vihl's beautifully kept old 550 Porsche in which to take up racing-sports car racing that is.
O 25 de abril de 1959, Denise McCluggage, escribindo en Competition Press, informou: "Peter Ryan de Mont Tremblant Ryans comprou o vello Porsche 550 de Bernie Vihl, para competir nas carreiras de coches deportivos.