Vehicle Description
1957 Porsche 356A T1 Speedster
• VIN 82634
• Completed on October 5, 1956
• One of 948 Speedsters produced in 1956
This is the 733 Speedster, produced in late 1956. It was originally
delivered from the factory in Ivory (704) with Red upholstery.
Factory options include hub caps, antenna, coupe seats, and sealed
beam headlights.
According to the past owner, this Speedster was purchased from the
original owner, a US serviceman stationed in Germany. The Speedster
was brought back to the United States, where it was stored in a
warehouse for the next 42 years. VIN 82634 was subjected to a
meticulous, no-expense-spared restoration over a 3-year period.
From 2007-2009, the body, suspension, wheels, seats, and bumpers
were all media blasted. The body was primed, sealed, prepped, and
painted. The gauges were sent out to North Hollywood Speedometer to
be restored.
Over a 10-month period, from 2009-2010, European Collectibles was
commissioned to complete the assembly of the Speedster. The
undercarriage was completely detailed, the suspension was
installed, and an upgraded ZF steering box was installed. The
engine was fully serviced and detailed, a new wiring harness was
installed, and the braking system was completely rebuilt. A
completely new interior was installed with correct materials and
German oatmeal square weave carpets. While only using OEM parts,
all mechanical components, including the drum braking system and
electrical components, were completely rebuilt, installed, and
sorted. All new rubbers were installed. The bumpers were pre-fit to
the body and painted, along with the windshield frame, and a soft
top to ensure the absolute best fit. All the chrome was
triple-plated, and all of the components were restored or
replaced.
Although the restoration was completed a decade ago, it still
presents beautifully, with no imperfections, excellent gaps, and
panel fit. The Red upholstery is in pristine condition. The red
speedster seats have white piping with a black canvas soft top and
black boot cover. The dash contrasts beautifully with VDO
instrumentation and the wooden steering wheel. The painted wheels
are 4.5" x 15" with Super hubcaps and Michelin XZX 165 HR 15 tires.
The undercarriage is in immaculate condition and is fully
detailed.
Mechanically powered by a period-correct performance 1600cc
flat-four engine (type 616/36 case) with 1740cc pistons and
cylinders, all correct linkage, fuel pump, voltage regulator, fan
shroud, and rare set of duel Super Solex 40 PICB Carburetors. This
Speedster runs phenomenally and is paired with a 644 transmission
with a Limited Slip Differential and a four-wheel drum braking
system. Complete with spare wheel, tool kit, side curtains, and
boot cover, with history and receipts of the restoration. This is
an excellent opportunity to acquire a beautifully restored 356
Speedster with excellent performance and in perfect cosmetic
condition.
