Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster

This beautifully restored 1957 Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster completed production on 15 May 1957 and was originally sold through Auto-Germa in Bologna, Italy, according to a copy of its Kardex on file. It left the factory finished in white over red vinyl and equipped with sealed-beam headlights, instruments in English, and S.B. lamps.
The previous owner is said to have kept the car for more than 45 years, the majority of which it purportedly sat disassembled in his garage, with original parts bagged and boxed, following an unfinished restoration. The consignor, a Porsche expert specializing in 356 restorations, acquired the Speedster in August 2020 and immediately undertook a meticulous, multi-year refurbishment, which started with stripping the body and performing metal work where needed. All original parts were restored and refinished to factory specifications, and the bare-metal body was resprayed in Glacier White, a softer shade of white, more like an ivory, that Porsche offered as a special-order factory color from 1957 to 1959. The interior was refinished with German materials, including tan carpets and green vinyl upholstery on the seats, door panels, rear panels, side curtains, and dash. The black soft-top in Haartz material features the correct herringbone pattern on its underside. The turn signal and taillight housings and fuel tank are said to be original, according to the consignor.
The restoration was completed in August 2024 and the Speedster won First in Class at the 2025 La Jolla Concours d’Elegance, affirming the quality of workmanship and attention to detail. With confirmed numbers-matching engine and gearbox, this superb Speedster is ideal for further showing and touring. Besides the copy of its original Kardex, the car is accompanied by invoices from 2020 through 2025.