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!