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Concours restoration by marque expert
Factory original engine?Numbers matching
Spectacular original color combination?, Meissen Blue with Red
interior
Long-term original ownership
Built November 11, 1957, this Porsche 356 Speedster was destined
for the U.S. market, being optioned with U.S. specification
headlights, bumpers, and speedometer.
The first owner of record was Clarence Cotter of Chicago, who took
delivery on May 21, 1958. Mr. Cotter would own the Speedster for
the next 55 years. It is hard for most folks to imagine owning
anything for 49 years, but Cotter would treasure his Speedster just
shy of half a century. Initially used as a road car, at some point
the focus changed to track use, and after many years of enjoyment,
Cotter placed the Speedster into storage in the mid 90's.
After spending over half a century with his Speedster, Clarence
Cotter decided it was time to move on, and on December 13, 2013 it
was purchased by Tom Scott, the owner of 356 Consulting in Denver,
Colorado. Scott is a renowned 356 restoration expert and Porsche
Club of America judge, whose cars have won the prestigious Porsche
Parade Best of Show several times, including Best of Show with a
356 Speedster.
Scott immediately began a bare metal restoration of chassis 84095,
which remarkably still retained its factory fitted original
matching numbers engine. Every element of the Speedster was
addressed during the restoration process, with the intention that
the car be as meticulous mechanically as it would be cosmetically
flawless, knowing that the stunning original color combination of
Meissen Blue over Red interior would make for the perfect Best of
Show contender.
During the restoration an enthusiast in Canada contacted Scott, and
purchased the car with the understanding that Scott would complete
the restoration for him. The project was completed in December
2014, and then shown at the 2015 Dana Point Porsche Concours where
it scored 298.0 points (out of 300) the very first time it was
judged. The Speedster has covered just 905 miles since the
completion of its restoration, and has been maintained by Canepa to
a concours level for the past 5 years.
1958 was the last year of 356 Speedster production, with an
estimated 552 produced. Presented here is an excellent opportunity
to be the next caretaker of a concours-level, expertly restored
Speedster. The Speedster will be available with the original
wheels, or a recently purchased set of original Rudge Wheels. Sold
complete with its convertible top, side windows, convertible top
tonneau cover, storage bags, spare Rudge wheel/tire, jack and
books.
