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Porsche 356 A 1600 Super Speedster

Roadster, 1957

Highlights

Central locking wheels ex works
Reutter certificate and Kardex card
Original 1600 Super engine - Matching numbers

This exceptionalPorsche 356 A Speedster 1600 Superis one of the earliest 1957 models in this legendary series. It was delivered onDecember 6, 1957, to the famous Porsche US importerMax Hoffmann in New York —at a time when the Speedster was enjoying its heyday in the USA. This model was delivered ex-works in the elegant colorIvory (color code 5704 B)and still featuresmatching colors today, which, in combination withmatching numbers, impressively underscores its authenticity and originality.

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The vehicle in detail

One of its most distinctive features is thatit was delivered from the factory with central locking wheels—an extremely rare and sporty specification found on only a few Speedsters. Combined with themore powerful 1600 Super engineand early production date, this makes the car one ofthe rarest and most collectible Speedsterseverbuilt.

The engine and transmission correspond to the delivery condition (Matching numbers), confirmed by theReutter certificateand thePorsche Kardex card. Theoriginal plug discshave also been preserved.

The car has beenin the last owner's possessionfor27 yearswithin our customer base – proof of its consistently careful maintenance and respectful treatment of this automotive cultural asset.

Historical background
In the mid-1950s,Max Hoffmann, Porsche's visionary US importer, recognized American customers' desire for a purist, lightweight sports car. This led to the creation of thePorsche 356 Speedster– a minimalist, agile roadster that perfectly captured the spirit of its time.
Personalities such asJames DeanandSteve McQueenmade the Speedster a symbol of style, freedom, and sporting ambition. With the1600 Super engine, Porsche offered a particularly lively variant that took the driving experience to a new level – uncompromisingly sporty, direct, and authentic.
Conclusion
APorsche 356 A Speedster 1600 Superfromearly 1957 production, withmatching numbers,matching colors, and documentedfactory delivery with center-lock wheels, is one of therarest and most sought-after versionsof this iconic model series.
This vehicle uniquely combines authenticity, technical originality, and historical value. Anoutstanding collector's item that embodies the essence of the early Porsche spirit—pure, light, and full of driving pleasure.

Specifications

Year of construction:	1957
Model:	356 A 1600 Super Speedster
Body:	Roadster
Series:	356
Mileage:	69,739 km
Power:	75 HP
Cylinder capacity:	1.6 Liter
Steering:	left
Transmission:	Manual
Drive:	Rear drive

Fuel:	Gasoline
Interior material:	Leather
Interior color:	Black
Exterior color:	Beige/Brown
Manufacturer color code (exterior):	Ivory 5704/Reutter 704
New / used:	Used car
Ready to drive:	yes
Car location:	Germany
Elferspot ID:	5332690