Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster

Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster

Roadster, 1958

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.

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The vehicle in detail

Currently 83973 has undergone a number improvements to bring it closer to how it left the factory in 1957.

Peter Hoffman of Saarbrlcken Germany provided an NOS Porsche industrial engine case and built it to Porsche’s own 1600 S specs correct for a 1958 Speedster engine number KD*P82872

His company 356 Classic Parts Gmbh is world renowned for having scoured the Continent assembling NOS and as new Porsche 356 factory parts for his world class builds.

356 Classic Parts also provided the Porsche 356 transmission case which was rebuilt by them to match the 1600 cc engine. A reproduction RS 60 steering wheel replaced a wooden Derrington.

Accompanied by a Porsche Classic 356 toolkit, Owner’s manuals, Reutter booklet and key pouch, a jack, a trunk mounted spare, full tonneau cover and boot cover, side curtains with storage pouch, copy of the Porsche factory Kardex, Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and a binder with history and service documentation.

The above vehicle information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time it is posted to this website. It is provided ‘as-is’, without warranties as to its accuracy, whether expressed or implied, and is intended for informational purposes only. Corrections or additional information is always appreciated.

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1958 Porsche 356A Speedster

Chassis No. 83973

Currently presented in Silver Metallic with Black ‘Kunstleder’ interior

Offered with Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and Factory Kardex

Final year of pushrod Speedster production

Rebuilt Willhoit Restorations Type 616 series 1600 S Engine Installed. (see records attached)

Matching body panels stamped “973”

Date Coded Wheels

9/57 Dated Fuel Tank

Rare, dash mounted accessory VDO oil pressure and voltage gauges

Engine compression 135-150 PSI All Cylinders (pictured)

Recent major detailing in preparation for sale

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Specifications

Year of construction: 1958
Model: 356 A 1600 Speedster
Body: Roadster
Series: 356
Mileage: 54056 mi
Power: 60 HP
Cylinder capacity: 1,6 Liter
Steering: left
Transmission: Manual
Drive: Rear drive
Fuel: Gasoline
Interior material: Leatherette
Interior color: Black
Exterior color: Silver
New / used: Used car
Ready to drive: yes
Car location: USUnited States

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