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Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster

Roadster, 1957

Highlights

Engine an Transmission Numbers Match Factory Kardex
Single Family Ownership from 1965 to 2024
Presentable Driver with Excellent Original Body Panels

1957 Porsche 356A Speedster

This lovely speedster is a US model that was purchased in 1965 by a lifelong Porsche enthusiast who was a busy New York City executive who kept this car at his summer house where he relished weekend drives and club events. During his ownership the Porsche was

This 1957 Porsche 356A Speedster was completed on April 5, 1957, and was originally fitted with engine number 65073 and transmission number 13944, both of which remain in the car today. It is a US example that was imported by Hoffman with sealed beam headlights and USA bumpers. It was originally finished with a white exterior and a red interior.

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The vehicle in detail

In 1965 the Speedster was purchased by a well-known executive from NBC who would keep the car at his Greenwich, CT home until his passing in 2017. During his fifty-two years with the car, he was a very active participant in Porsche Club of America events when time permitted. Over the years, all necessary service items were tended to, and the car was never left to sit for exceedingly long periods of time. In the early 1990s a full restoration was commission and carried out by Heritage Automotive Restorations Ltd. of Pawling, New York. It was during this restoration that the car was painted red, although the family remembers a time when it was yellow.

After the owner’s passing in 2017, the car was moved to Southern California where it lived with family until being sold to European Collectibles in 2024. During that seven-year period, it also saw regular use and regular maintenance by RS Enterprises of Ventura, CA.

After being purchased by European Collectibles, the paint and chrome were polished and found to be quite good thanks to careful storage. The undercarriage was original and needed attention, so it was fully stripped to steel, the metal was repaired as needed and then give a factory style undercoating. The wheels were refinished, new tires fitted, and the interior and top were redone. The mechanical systems were tuned and inspected.

We are excited to offer this Speedster from a long-term owner, with good documentation, a matching number drivetrain, and original body panels.

Specifications

Year of construction:	1957
Model:	356 A 1600 Speedster
Body:	Roadster
Series:	356
Mileage:	5709 mi
Power:	60 HP
Cylinder capacity:	1,6 Liter
Steering:	left
Transmission:	Manual
Drive:	Rear drive

Fuel:	Gasoline
Interior material:	Leather
Interior color:	Black
Exterior color:	Red
Matching numbers:	yes
Condition:	Fully restored
New / used:	Used car
Ready to drive:	yes
Car location:	United States