For Sale: 1957 Porsche 356A in Costa Mesa, California

1957 Porsche 356A Speedster

• VIN 83359
• Engine No. 65725 - Matching
• Transmission No. 14706 - Matching
• Factory Black
• 1 of 141 Speedsters special ordered in Schwarz (Black) out of 4,145 built

A well-preserved factory Black Speedster was completed on May 31, 1957. One owner for nearly five decades from 1969 to 2017. Originally imported by Hoffman Motorcars in New York, New York to its first owner. This example was finished from the factory in Black (701) over Red leatherette upholstery. Original equipment included sealed beam headlights and U.S. overrider bumpers. One of 590 Speedsters built for the end of the 1957-year model and only 40 were special ordered in Black for 1957!

The Speedster's exterior displays an incredible level of patina and has only had one exterior repaint over the past 66 years. Original paint is present in the door jambs, under the hood, and under the rear deck lid. The body is incredibly straight, with no signs of rust. Original decks and doors, windshield frame, seats, rear bench seat, door panels, carpet, steering wheel, knobs, shifter knob, and VDO gauges.

Mechanically, this is one of the best-driving 356 Speedsters we have had over the years. The unrestored Porsche 356s drive like no other. The matching 1600cc Normal engine producing 60 horsepower runs phenomenally and the 4-speed manual (644) transmission shifts perfectly with a four-wheel hydraulic drum braking system.

Complete with a Reutter - Certificate of Production, Kardex, Certificate of Authenticity, Reutter Karosserie brochure, original California Black plates, California registration cards from 1969-1982, an original Type 356 A Driver's Manual, tool kit, jack, red boot cover, and side curtains.

European Collectibles has been at the forefront of preserving original Porsches and has supplied many of our clients with fantastically original cars such as this 1957 Porsche 356A Speedster. Unrestored classics are at an all-time high and very difficult to find! Extraordinary opportunity to purchase a true time capsule finished in factory Black that is an amazing Speedster to drive.

Specifications
• 60 horsepower
• 1,582cc OHV air-cooled horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine
• Dual Zenith carburetors
• Four-speed manual 644 transmission
• Independent front suspension
• Laminated torsion bars
• Parallel trailing arms
• Tubular shock absorbers
• Independent rear swing axles
• Torsion bars and tubular shock absorbers
• Four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes
• Wheelbase: 82.7 in.