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Porsche 356 Pre-A 1500 Speedster

Porsche 356 Pre-A 1500 Speedster

Cabriolet, 1954

Highlights

  • The 197th example of an original production of 200 cars
  • Carefully totally restored
  • Concours conditions

PORSCHE 356 PRE-A 1500 SPEEDSTER-1954
CODICE RDS00434

La 356 Speedster è considerata una delle auto più affascinanti della storia. Nasce da un’idea del geniale importatore americano Max Hoffman, che nel 1950 suggerì alla Porsche la realizzazione di un’auto: spider, spartana, leggera e veloce. L’anno successivo nasce la “America Roadster”, capostipite della 356 Speedster. Questa vettura fu un successo da parte del pubblico, ma un fallimento dal punto di vista economico, visto che i costi di produzione e di conseguenza i costi di vendita erano molto alti. Si è quindi deciso per una versione più economica, ma con gli stessi concetti. Per abbassare i costi si optò per una carrozzeria in acciaio, finestrini rimovibili con telai in tela, capote in tela senza fodera, parabrezza più piccolo, interni ridotti al minimo indispensabile e due semplici sedili alleggeriti.

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The vehicle in detail

Thus was born the 356 Speedster 1.500, which saw its debut in America in September 1954, while in Europe we had to wait for the summer of 1955

Thus lightened and with a lively 1,500 cc engine, the Speedster showed off very reactive dynamic behavior and surprising acceleration, which immediately appealed to lovers of sporty driving. In fact, the car soon took part in races, where it also achieved some victories. such as the famous actor James Dean, who frequently delighted in racing with his beloved Speedster

Among the various competitions, the Speedster 1500 also took part in the Mille Miglia in 1954; which makes it by right eligible for the most famous historic car competition in the world.

The 356 Speedster 1500 “Pre-A” is in fact particularly sought after by enthusiasts, not only because it was produced in small numbers (especially those built in ’54), but also because it was the only one to have the privilege of participating in the 1000 Miglia.
Over the years the 356 Speedster saw some evolutions until 1958, when it was replaced by the 356 convertible D.§

Our Porsche 356 Speedster 1500 Pre-A 1954.
– One of the very rare pre-A Speedsters from 1954
– Accompanied by the “Porsche Certificate of Origin”
– Complete restoration at a very high level, all documented with photographs
– Car born white, then repainted in the splendid blue color (original color of the Speedster range)
– Competition conditions
– The car was sold new in the USA, like practically all ’54 Speedsters as this version was initially created for the American market, from an idea of Hoffman (Porsche importer for the USA).
– This is the 197th Speedster built of only 200 built in ’54
– The last owner bought the car with the intention of participating in the Mille Miglia. So in 2010 a complete restoration was carried out, entrusted to the expert Cattaneo Ermanno of Vercelli.
– The interior has been meticulously followed by “Ferraresi”
– Finally, after the restoration was completed in 2011, the car took part in the 2011 Mille Miglia edition

Over the years this Speedster continued to take part in other events and demonstrations, then in 2017 the owner decided to carry out a further bodywork restoration, entrusting the car to a well-known Paduan restorer “Ghirardi”.

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Specifications

Year of construction: 1954
Initial registration date: January 1954
Model: 356 Pre-A 1500 Speedster
Body: Cabriolet
Series: 356
Mileage: 1608 km
Power: 55 HP
Cylinder capacity: 1500 Liter
Steering: left
Transmission: Manual
Drive: Rear drive
Fuel: Gasoline
Interior color: Beige
Interior material: Leather
Exterior color: Blue
New / used: Used car
Ready to drive: yes
Car location: ITItaly

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