Vehicle Description
1957 Porsche 356A Speedster
• VIN No. 83555
• Engine No. 66194 - Matching
• Transmission No. 15177 - Matching
• Completed July 6, 1957
• Porsche Kardex
European Collectibles did an exceptional 20-month restoration on
this 1957 Porsche 356A Speedster. This Speedster was completely
disassembled and stripped to steel; the body was metal-finished and
prepped for paint. All the body panels are matching and were
pre-fitted along with the bumpers, overrider bars, windshield
frame, and soft top frame to guarantee precise alignment and an
outstanding final result. Finished in Graphite Metallic (color code
737), with a Red interior, German oatmeal square weave carpets, a
black German canvas soft-top, a canvas boot cover, and side
curtains. Options include USA overrider bumpers, a deluxe horn
ring, sealed beam headlights, and a speedometer in miles. The
chrome was triple-plated, and all of the original components were
restored or replaced.
Mechanically, the Speedster is in impeccable condition. The
restoration included a complete driveline rebuild, including the
engine, transmission, suspension, braking system, fuel system, and
a new wiring harness. The matching 1600cc engine runs perfectly,
while the manual 4-speed transmission (Type 644) shifts smoothly
through all the gears. The four-wheel drum braking system was
rebuilt, including the master cylinder, brake lines, wheel
cylinders, and brake shoes. The undercarriage has been fully
detailed, along with all the suspension. The Speedster has been
driven less than 500 miles since the restoration was completed.
European Collectibles purchased three Porsches; a 1957 356A
Speedster, a 1962 356B T6 Notchback Coupe, and a 1969 912 Sunroof
Coupe through a dealer in Colorado, who made several trips to
Western Wyoming to look at a collection and eventually brought all
three Porsches. He also had the pleasure of meeting the owner of
the Porsches before he passed away and heard his stories. The past
owner was a Western Wyoming native. He purchased a 1962 356B T6
Notchback Coupe in Denver while attending the University of Wyoming
in Cheyenne. Being a student at the time, he had to convince his
mother to loan him the money for it. After college, he ended up in
Idaho to pursue being a ski bum (also a ski instructor, which one
sometimes does to allow themselves to ski as much as possible) and
a musician; he later recorded a country LP in Nashville, Tennessee,
and taught music for most of his "real" career. While living in
Idaho, he spotted a 1957 Porsche Speedster. He discovered that a
former fraternity brother owned the Speedster, and he purchased it
from him in the late 1960's. This Speedster then became his daily
driver for 10 years. After buying the Speedster, he stored the 356B
T6 Notchback at his family's ranch in Wyoming. In the late 1970s,
while living in Boise, Idaho, he purchased the 1969 912 Sunroof
Coupe. After returning to western Wyoming and bringing both the
Speedster and the 912 with him, the owner decided to restore the
Speedster. The Speedster was found in the garage of his home,
having been dismantled and re-painted in black and awaiting
completion. The Speedster spent most of its time in Idaho and
Western Wyoming, and the past owner had it for over five (5)
decades until he passed in 2020.
Complete with tools, jack, owner's manual, boot cover, side
curtains, Porsche Kardex, and photo documentation of the
restoration. It is truly one of the best Speedsters that you will
find, and it has no issues. The condition and the color combination
is simply stunning! Superb in every way, ready for full concours,
driving rallies, cars and coffee or simply to enjoy the drive!
