Vehicle Description
The 1955 Porsche 356 Speedster has proven to be classic that will
always be in demand. More than just rarity, the mix of sleek style
with a race-ready construction have made these an everlasting icon.
So to find one in a beautiful triple-black presentation is the kind
classic that makes you immediately take notice.
This was born a black car, and it has received proper attention
throughout its lifetime. That means this is the kind of classic
that gives off the exact right presentation. The high-gloss paint
loves to highlights the curves that made the original Porsche an
icon. But it takes more than high luster paint for this level of
presentation. The panels line up nicely so light evenly rolls
across the body, and the side trim appears like a virtually
unbroken line. And speaking of trim, this one has the extra details
you'll love, like the stone guards over the headlights and the gold
badging that looks awesome against the black paint. While all
Speedsters look great with the top down, the black roof really adds
an extra dimension to this one. After all, we all love the
all-black appearance, and the folding roof and side curtains have
the look and fit of quality. And the Speedster's special low
windshield and roof combo give this the sleeker profile that
instantly remind you of the Speedster's race-ready history.
The black interior completes the very desirable triple-black
presentation. You'll also notice that the full midnight packaging
has great details, like a correct weave charcoal gray carpeting and
bold red piping on the sport seats. One of the great stories of the
Speedster was that it was built to be a lower-cost Porsche, but it
was never intended to be cheap. So while they removed items like
roll-up windows, the coachbuilders at Reutter delivered the same
level of careful precision expected from well-crafted German
automobile. So the result was a lighter vehicle that still had the
feeling of quality. And you continue to see that everywhere on this
example, right down to the details like the dual-spoke Porsche
steering wheel and correct VDO gauges with luminescent paint.
The badging below the engine lid hints at the upgrade within. This
Speedster has been given the larger heart of a 1600 S motor. At
first, this upgrade will not be too easy to notice, because the
engine bay has the proper look from the 356 era. And everything is
clean and tidy, right down to the toppers on the dual Zenith
carburetors. More than just look ready to show off, this motor
fires up and idles with the kind of energy that lets you know an
enthusiast maintained it correctly. But where you'll really
appreciate this upgrade is out on the road. After all, the
Speedster was all about performance through lightness, and now
you've combined a weight savings with a power upgrade. The sound of
the high-performance air-cooled motor, the control of the
four-speed manual transmission, and the grip of new Vredestein
tires all combine to deliver a confident feeling on the road. So it
makes for a classic you'll love to drive, and you also know it's a
thrill few others have experienced.
This triple-black Speedster is on a list of dream cars. And one
lucky person gets to make it a reality.