Vehicle Description
1958 Porsche 356A T2 Speedster
European Collectibles sold this Speedster in 2015! The paint is in
very nice condition with a red interior, German square weave
carpets, new soft-top and boot cover. This Speedster has been
driven and enjoyed. Drive it anywhere! Complete with the Porsche
Certificate of Authenticity, owner's manual, spare tire and jack.
Excellent driver that is solid and rust free!
60 horse power, 1,582 cc OHV air-cooled horizontally opposed
four-cylinder engine with dual Solex carburetors, four-speed manual
644 transmission, independent front suspension with laminated
torsion bars, parallel trailing arms, and tubular shock absorbers,
independent rear swing axles with torsion bars and tubular shock
absorbers, and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase: 82.7
in.
Porsche has the Speedster to thank for their success in the United
States. Without this little convertible, it could be argued that
Porsche sales might not have ever taken off in the fiercely
competitive U.S. market. The car's low-slung and focused looks
appealed to sports car enthusiasts and its price of just under
$3,000 definitely helped to get Speedsters off the showroom floors
and out onto the open road. Boasting few creature comforts but
excellent driving characteristics, it helped cement Porsche's
reputation in the United States and earned it a hugely desirable
portion of the sports car market at a time when the motto of most
British marques was "export or die."
The Speedster holds a special place in Porsche history, not only as
a sales success but also as an icon of minimalist automotive
design. It remains a beloved vehicle today, and a well-restored and
properly maintained Speedster, such as this example, is on the wish
list of nearly every car enthusiast the world over. This status has
also contributed to a meteoric rise in desirability for these cars,
as they lead the charge for all 356s and 911s that are gaining
momentum in the market place. Simply put, no important collection
would be complete without a proper Speedster, as it is an equal in
automotive design and history as the California Spider and 300 SL,
but it further benefits from practicality and ease of use, which
make it as perfect for running errands as handling twisty mountain
roads. Motoring enthusiasts new to the classic car world are well
served to acquire a "blue chip" Porsche such as this.