Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster
Highlights
- Currently presented in Silver Metallic with Black 'Kunstleder' interior
- Offered with Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and Factory Kardex
- Final year of pushrod Speedster production
1958 Porsche 356 Speedster for sale!
According to a copy of it Kardex, 1958 356 A Speedster 83973 was delvered to Max Hoffinan’s showroom on 18 October 1957 finished in Ivory paint. Like most Speedsters, it was sporsery optioned from the factory, with the Kardex noting US spec details of sealed-beam Ineadlights and speedometer scale in miles. The car appeared for sale In San Francisco in a March 1982 copy of Nugget, the newsletter of PCA’s Golden Gate Region. in it, this Speedster is listed for sale in Silver Metallic with a 1963 1600s engine. The history file indicates that in the past few years 83973 has received maintenance work by 356 guru John Willhoit of Willhoit Auto Restorations including conversion to a more modern and reliable 12 volt electrical system. Photos of paint and body restoration are included in the file and the Speedster retains its matching serial number body #973 stamps on the front hood hinge, inside both doors, and rear decklid cover a wonderful indication of originality. Additionally, the car retains its original dated fuel tank 9/57.