1956 Porsche 356 Pre-A 1600 "Super" Speedster
Chassis No. 81144
Engine No. 73681
Transmission No. 7515
Among the Last 356 Pre-A Production Speedsters, Originally
Delivered with a 1600cc "A" Super Engine
In Correct Livery per Porsche Kardex & Porsche Certificate of
Authenticity
Fitted with Exceptionally Rare Glaspar Hardtop & Fully Restored,
Body # Matched Soft Top
2017 Major Mechanical Service and Detail Performed
Striking Period Presentation for Immediate Vintage Touring
Offered with Tool Kit, Owner's Manual, Jack, Spare & Weather
Equipment
Eligible For Driving Events Throughout the World Including the
California Mille and the Colorado Grand
Conceived to meet a specific price point, it was a Spartan
purpose-built sporting machine with minimal equipment and no
needless accoutrements. Speedsters included a revised windshield
that significantly lowered the look of the car. A chrome strip down
the side of the car was also added and gone were unnecessary items
such as an effective top. Instrumentation had been reworked to have
only three dials. With the reduced weight from the elimination of
many trim items, these cars looked great and were even more
exciting and fun to drive.
Last of the Pre-A speedsters delivered new with a 1600 super
engine! A rare Porsche indeed...
81144 was completed December 2, 1955, wearing classically elegant
White over Red Leatherette livery with speedometer in miles and
sealed beam headlights, and delivery to the U.S. through Hoffman
Motors Corporation. Accompanying Porsche Certificate of
Authenticity and factory Kardex confirm original delivery
configuration.
Very late Pre-A Speedsters such as this, are known as the
transition cars. An early chassis with a later engine, as the 356A
Coupes and Cabriolets were already in production. Porsche Service
Bulletin 1/56 announced the 356A Speedster, starting with chassis
number 82000 (officially Typ 644 began with car 82001). It also
states from 80856 onward, 1600 engines would be installed in the
Pre-A chassis and sold as a 1956 model. According to Heinrich's
"Porsche Speedster Typ 540" book, the last 356 Pre-A speedster was
81234.
Believed to have sent much of its life along the upper east coast,
this Speedster currently displays a matured, but well cared for
older restoration and benefits from a recent 2017 mechanical
tune-up to all systems. This included new brake master cylinder,
lines, hoses, wheels cylinders and shoes, new Koni shocks, clutch,
flywheel and throwout bearing, motor and transmission mounts, all
new ignition and fuel delivery components, rebuilt carburetors,
heater equipment, shift and steering components, all fluids and
filters, aluminum drum covers, along with all 5 wheels shod with
fresh powedercoat, Firestone Deluxe Champion tires and concours
correct valve retainers, caps and lug nuts.
Both front and rear compartments present very honestly as a
driver's car, as does the Speedster floor pans. The 356 retains its
original (144) stamped decklid and bonnet. Years ago, its original
motor - no. 80057 was replaced with the current unit a type 1600
engine from 1959. All four wheels are date stamped 59. While the
original matching transmission no. 7515 remains in place. In
addition to its rarity, 81144 comes fitted with an authentic
Glaspar Hardtop, which have been prized from their inception for
improved visibility and weather protection. Some of these tops even
made their way to the Porsche factory for testing and examination.
A fully restored and body number matched soft top accompanies,
along with side curtains.
Now offered for Worldwide purchase and delivery from our Houston,
Texas showroom, this exceptionally special 356 is ready for
immediate vintage touring enjoyment. It comes supplemented with
later Driver's Manual, tool kit and original jack. As this model
continues to be one of the most recognizable, collectable Porsches
to date, unique examples such as this will always garner admiration
among enthusiasts. Eligible for prestigious events throughout the
world, this charming Speedster is attractively priced and worthy of
serious attention.
$337,500.00
To learn more about this vehicle, please contact our sales
department at (281) 497-1000 or
[email protected]
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