Porsche 356 A 1500 GS Carrera

European Collectibles performed a no expense spared, full Concour restoration on this 1956 Porsche 1500GS Carrera Speedster over a 28-month period from 2015 to 2017. During the restoration, this 356 was completely disassembled and stripped down to the bare shell so that every aspect could be properly addressed. The body was metal finished, and the panels were pre-fit along with the bumpers, overrider bars, windshield frame, and the soft top frame to ensure the absolute best result. Then the body was sealed, prepped, primed, and painted in Black. All the chrome was fitted and triple-plated and the other components were restored or replaced with OEM or NOS parts.

Accolades – Since the completion of the restoration in 2017, this Carrera GS Speedster has been shown four times and has won first in class at each event.

• 1st in Class Full Concour – 356 Club of Southern California Concours
Huntington Beach, California on June 22, 2017

• 1st in Class & Best of Show – 356 Club Concours The Bella Collina Towne & Golf Club
San Clemente, California on Sunday, July 22, 2018

• 1st in Class & Special Interest Award – Carmel-By-The-Sea Concours on the Avenue
Carmel, California on August 21, 2018

• 1st in Class Full Concour – 356 Club of Southern California Concours
Oak Canyon – Silverado, California on July 17, 2022

The paintwork is in remarkable condition with a perfect fit and finish. The exterior features polished aluminum trim, brightwork, US overrider bumpers, a Black German canvas soft top, a boot cover, and side curtains. The upholstery is in incredible condition with Red leatherette Speedster seats trimmed with black piping, a VDM steering wheel with a deluxe horn ring, and factory VDO instrumentation. Equipped with a matching set of date-coded wheels and fitted to Sprint Classic Vredestein 165 HR15 tires. The undercarriage is in show condition and is fully detailed including the suspension, engine, and transmission.

Mechanically, powered by a period-correct 1500cc 4-cam engine (Type 547/1) producing 100hp with a matching 4-speed manual transmission (Type 519) and four-wheel drum brakes. The complete driveline was rebuilt including the engine, transmission, suspension, brake system, fuel system, and a new wire harness was installed. The four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes have been completely rebuilt with new wheel cylinders, brake lines, and master cylinder. This Carrera performs flawlessly with plenty of power and shifts through all the gears with ease. Complete with picture book documenting the restoration, Carrera tool kit, spare wheel, side curtains, and boot cover. Absolutely superb condition in every way, ready for immediate road and/or concour use. An extremely rare opportunity to acquire a show-winning 1500GS Carrera Speedster that would make an excellent addition to any collection.