Porsche 356 A 1600 Super Speedster

The vehicle in detail

Chassis no. 84372

A mere 73 Porsche 356 Speedsters were finished in the sophisticated shade of Fjord Green, of which the Reutter-bodied example we’re offering – chassis number 84372 – is one. The car was sold to its first owner, one George C. Buck from Seattle, in July of 1958, fitted with a Brown Leatherette interior, spotlights, an outside mirror and USA-specification speedometer and bumpers. Pertinently, it was also fitted with the more powerful Super engine.

Remarkably, this 356 remained Stateside for six decades, returning to Europe in 2018 after it was acquired by a well-known South African Porsche collector based in the United Kingdom. At the point of sale, chassis number 84372 was noted as having a number of thoughtful and discreet performance upgrades fitted, enhancing its real-world useability. These included a 12-volt electrical system and the later 356 C’s engine, wheels and brakes.

During the six years in the hands of its current custodian, this Porsche has covered fewer than 1,000 miles and been diligently maintained by respected Porsche specialists. Most recently, in June of 2023, the car’s engine was removed to allow the fitment of a new flywheel.

Today, this 356 Super Speedster looks, feels and drives like a car that’s been cherished and very well maintained by a small number of owners – owners who’ve not shied away from using and enjoying the car as intended. And that’s the charm of chassis number 84372 – this is no garage queen, but rather an opportunity to capitalise on the approachability, useability and eligibility of the Speedster, a car with a perhaps unsurprising cult following around the world.

Fresh from full professional paint correction, this Porsche is accompanied by its Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, a tool roll, a colour-matched leather tonneau cover with fitted bag, sides screens and a red leather-bound Girardo & Co. history file.

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