Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster

The vehicle in detail

Initially offered with a 1,500 cm³ flat engine, it was fitted with a new 1,600 engine with the arrival of the 356 A from 1955 onwards. Priced at $2,995, the Speedster was the lightest model in the 356 range, with improved performance enabling it to reach 160 km/h. Thanks to its exceptional handling, it immediately became a benchmark in the burgeoning American motor racing scene.

Combining style, performance and value for money, the Speedster established itself as an iconic model – a fact that remains firmly rooted in the minds of collectors. Our example is one of the first models to be fitted with the 1,582 cm³ flat-four engine with overhead camshafts, producing 60 ch at 4,500 rpm.

Our car appears to have spent most of its life in the Principality of Monaco! After a few years in the same ownership, in 2015 it joined the collection of a leading connoisseur of the make, who also owned, amongst other things, a magnificent 550 Spyder! He parted with this car ten years later, at which point it joined the current owner’s garage. Recently, a major mechanical overhaul was carried out to ensure it runs perfectly.

Now in fairly good overall condition, this Speedster boasts a lovely patina that is sure to delight enthusiasts of cars with a history. With such an attractive estimate for this model, don’t think about it for too long!