Porsche 356 A 1500 GS GT Speedster

1957 Porsche 356A 1500 GS/GT Carrera Speedster

VIN 83208

Completion on April 6, 1957

The complete driveline has been rebuilt. The 4-cam engine P90592 (type 547/1) was rebuilt by Billy Doyle (Rennwagen Motor Company), who rebuilt the crankshaft. K pistons, K cam lobes, rebuilt cylinder heads with new valves, and numbers matching gear set. 644 transmission was completely disassembled and rebuilt by Al Cadrobbi with all new bearings and synchromesh as 741 7:31 ring & pinion and differential was installed with BBAA gearing.

European Collectibles did a complete mechanical refresh including engine out service, rebuilt both distributors, Weber 48 IDA carburetors and run on the dyno, the complete braking system & suspension has been rebuilt.

Equipped with full GT options: 60mm GT front brakes with vented backing plates, five (5) date coded GT alloy wheels, GT 80 liter fuel tank, roll bar, lightweight GT interior, GT seats, GT deco trim on the bumpers, and GT side mirror. Additional options include 12-volt electrical system, Moto-Lita wood steering wheel, new soft top and boot cover, upholstered Speedster seats in black leatherette with white piping. The undercarriage is fully detailed to GT specification.

According to the Certificate of Authenticity & Kardex, the 356 was originally delivered in White with a Black leatherette interior. Currently finished in period correct Glasirit Silver Metallic with a Black interior. Excellent condition, complete with tool kit, jack, original owners manual, original Carrera Supplement signed by Dr. Ferry Porsche, Kardex, Certificate of Authenticity from Porsche & documentation of the restoration.

Ownership

Delivered to Hoffman Motor Sports New York, New York
1st owner Mr. Edward N Myers – 1957
2nd owner Mr. F Block
3rd owner Mr. Tony Starbird lived in San Jose, CA – the mid-1960s
4th owner Mr. Ed Bowman lived in San Jose, CA – 1967-1968
5th owner Mr. Jim Perrin lived in Hillsboro, CA – 1968 – 1970
6th owner Steve Beck lived in San Jose, CA – 1970 to mid-1970s
7th owner Mr. Ned McDaniel lived in San Francisco – mid-1970s – 1983
Believed to be shown by Mr. McDaniel at the PCA Porsche Parade in Seattle, WA in 1975
Shown at the West Coast 356 Registry Holiday in Monterey, CA in 1982
8th owner purchased from Berkley Porsche in Pleasanton, CA February 15, 1985, who sold the Speedster for McDaniel

Extensive race history was done in the San Jose area of California from the 1960s to the 1970s by Starbird, Bowman, Perrin, Beck, and McDaniel including SCCA, California Club races, PCA rallies and AutoX

Specification

100 bhp, 1,498cc DOHC air-cooled horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine with dual Solex carburetors, four-speed manual transmission, independent front suspension with torsion bars, an anti-roll bar, trailing arms, and telescopic shock absorbers, independent swing axle rear suspension with torsion bars and telescopic shock absorbers, and four-wheel drum brakes.