
1957 PORSCHE 356A 1600S Speedster
4144 Speedsters were produced between 1954 and 1958.
According to the available Porsche data sheet, this 356 A 1600 Speedster was manufactured in model year 1957 for export to Japan. A few years ago, the Speedster was extensively partially restored on a well-preserved original basis. The vehicle comes from a German collection and is historically street legal. The driving characteristics are outstanding.
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Price: EUR 335,000
Germany
Thiesen Hamburg GmbH - Thiesen Berlin GmbH - Automobile Raritäten
Thiesen Hamburg/Griegstr. 73/22763 Hamburg
Thiesen Berlin/Wiebestr. 29 - 38/10553 Berlin
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In 1952, Maxie Hoffman, the most successful Porsche salesman in the USA, had the idea of bringing a light, open and particularly sporty version of the 356 to America and had the "American Roadster" developed. With its aluminum body, Hoffman can only sell 24 units. Only the "Speedster" made of sheet steel enabled more cost-effective production and more sales. The "Speedster" is made for the rich youth of Los Angeles and Malibu and quickly becomes the toy of Hollywood stars. Ever since James Dean drove the Speedster, what is probably the most puristic of all Porsches has become an icon of the Zuffenhausen-based sports car brand.
Year of construction: | 1957 |
Model: | 356 A 1600 Super Speedster |
Body: | Roadster |
Series: | 356 |
Power: | 75 HP |
Cylinder capacity: | 1,6 Liter |
Steering: | left |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive: | Rear drive |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Interior color: | Black |
Interior material: | Leather |
Exterior color: | Red |
New / used: | Used car |
Ready to drive: | yes |
Country of first delivery: | Japan |
Elferspot magazine | Porsche 356 |