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For Sale: 1957 Porsche Speedster in Chicago, Illinois

Vehicle Description

1957 Porsche 356 Speedster Recreation BEAUTIFUL BLACK / BLACK COLOR COMBINATIONBASED ON 1969 VW BEETLE/1600CC FLAT-4 ENGINEDUAL CARBURETORS & 4-SPEED MANUAL TRANSAXLEENGINE RECENTLY REMOVED & RESEALEDEQUIPPED WITH MODERN ALPINE BLUETOOTH STEREOSPARINGLY DRIVEN AND ANNUALLY SERVICEDINCLUDES WOOD-RIMMED WHEEL & TONNEAU COVERENJOYABLE TO DRIVE AND VERY ATTACTIVE RECREATION One of the most charismatic of all postwar European sports cars, Porsches Speedster was based on the Glser-bodied 356 America Roadster. Production championed by famed New York auto importer Max Hoffman, who sensed demand for a less-costly, lightly equipped open Porsche. Stuttgarts Reutter Carrosserie revised the Americas original bodywork and designed the Speedsters high-waisted body style, which soon became one of Porsches most celebrated designs. Debuted in 1954, the Speedster brought the joys of Porsche ownership within reach of a wider audience with its sale price just under $3,000. Equipped with a cut-down removable windscreen, simple bucket seats and a low-profile soft top and side curtains for weather protection, the lightweight Speedster delivered noticeably sharper performance and handling, making it an ideal and very successful dual-purpose road/race car.Attractively finished in Black over Black vinyl cockpit, this 1957 Porsche 356 Speedster Recreation is a very enjoyable example. During the current ownership, this Speedster has been lightly enjoyed and maintained with annual service. Recently, the venerable 1,600 CC Volkswagen air-cooled Flat-4 engine was removed, re-sealed, reinstalled, and fitted with a dual-carburetor intake system for additional performance and Porsche-style looks to match the rest of the car. A modern Alpine AM/FM CD stereo unit features Bluetooth connectivity and delivers additional entertainment as desired. In addition to a tonneau cover and soft top, the Speedster is equipped with a Black canvas top-boot cover. The interior is especially inviting with a 3-spoke, wood-rimmed steering wheel, supportive bucket seats, map pockets, factory-style door handles and control knobs, and an authentic-looking dash containing a tachometer, speedometer, and gauges. The Speedsters curvaceous body is accented by period style bright trim, model scripts and emblems, a proper low-profile windscreen, and chrome ventilated wheels with smooth chrome hubcaps all nicely recalling the unmistakable looks and the elemental and racy character of the original Speedsters of the 1950s. A recent test drive confirms this fine Speedster recreation delivers a nice, tight overall feel and great response. While original Porsche 356 Speedsters routinely draw auction bids and sale prices approaching $300-$500k today, you can enjoy a fun drive with this very nice recreation at a fraction of the price, fewer worries, and much lower service costs. Get ready for summer fun and contact us today for viewing arrangements, full details, and make it yours!

Vehicle Details

  • 1957 Porsche Speedster
  • Listing ID: CC-1467873
  • Price: $31,000
  • Location:Chicago, Illinois
  • Year:1957
  • Make:Porsche
  • Model:Speedster
  • Exterior Color:Black
  • Interior Color:Black
  • Transmission:Manual
  • Odometer:12975
  • Stock Number:C650
  • VIN:119690037
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