For Sale: 1957 Porsche 356 in Charlotte, North Carolina

1957 Porsche Speedster Replica

This stunning 1957 Porsche Speedster replica combines classic design with modern performance. Built on a 1968 Volkswagen pan with a professionally modified, jig-welded 11-gauge steel frame and hand-laid fiberglass body, it delivers both style and durability.

Performance: Powered by an optional 1915cc engine with dual Solex carburetors, this engine is optimized for smooth, reliable power. The 8.2:1 compression ratio and upgraded heads ensure excellent performance, while the optional 3.88 Freeway Flyer 4-speed manual transmission offers relaxed highway cruising.

Classic Styling: The metallic blue exterior features precise body panel gaps, mesh headlight covers, and period-correct details like German grille badging and painted hubcaps. A fold-away soft top and side window curtains add to the car's vintage appeal.

Interior: Inside, the custom Cognac leather interior includes heated bucket seats, German-style square weave carpets, period-correct gauges, and a vintage-style steering wheel. Billet pedals, a short-throw shifter, and Coco mats complete the authentic feel.

Handling & Features: With a tuned suspension, 4-wheel disc brakes, and wide whitewall tires, this replica offers a period-correct driving experience with modern reliability and comfort.

A beautifully crafted homage to the iconic Porsche Speedster, this replica offers timeless style, impressive performance, and unmatched driving pleasure. Call us today to make it yours!

Specifications:

Styled as a 1957 Custom Speedster Replica

Built on original 1968 Volkswagen pan

Professionally modified frame

Jig welded 11 gauge rigid steel reinforced structure

Bodywork assembled using hand-laid reinforced fiberglass

Doors, deck lid and hood pre-hung and custom fit

Mechanically new and freshly tuned

Optional 1915cc engine

Optional 3.88 4-speed manual transmission Freeway Flyer highway gearing

Metallic Blue exterior

Great attention paid to body panel gaps

Fold-away soft top and side window curtains

Convertible top boot cover

New Cognac interior

Correct interior style trim and accessories

Electronic Ignition

4-wheel disc brakes

Period correct style hubcaps on painted wheels

Coco mats

Dual exhaust

Period correct steering wheel

Heated bucket seats seats

Billet type pedals

Period-correct German-style gauges

Short throw shifter

German-style square weave Oatmeal carpet

Trunk carpet

Sport mirror

German grille badging

Bumper guards

Mesh headlight covers

Suspension tuned to provide a period-correct driving experience

Wide Whitewall tires

Engine Specs:

1915cc engine 4 cylinder

Dual Solex carburetors

AS 41 engine case opened for 94mm cylinders

New CB Performance 69mm counter weighted crank

12V chromoly lightened flywheel

New Volkswagen stock sized rods

Volkswagen 2 cam for dual Solex carburetors

U.S. produced cam gear

94mm AA pistons and cylinders

8mm chromoly head studs

26mm Shadak oil pump with full flow cover

New dual port heads with 40x35.5 valves and single high rev springs

1:1 rockers with swivel feet and solid shafts

Stock clip on valve covers

8.2:1 compression ratio

Engine fully balanced

Valvoline VR1 20/50 oil

CB magna spark ignition