Vehicle Description
1958 Porsche 356A T2 Speedster with Rudge wheels
• VIN 84544
• Engine No. 68645 - Matching
• Transmission No. 18337 - Matching
• Certificate of Authenticity and Porsche Kardex
• Original color combination
• Completed on February 10, 1958
This is a T2 356A Speedster, which was built in 1958 and was at the
end of the Speedster production; it is the best to drive with
matching numbers and one owner for the past thirteen years. It is
equipped with factory Rudge wheels and finished in its original
color combination of Light Ivory (5704) over Red upholstery.
Factory equipment includes U.S. chrome overrider bumpers and sealed
beam headlights.
The Light Ivory paintwork is flawless, and the brightwork and
aluminum trim are stunning, with perfect gaps and panel fit. The
upholstery is also in perfect condition, featuring Speedster seats
with white piping, complemented by a black canvas soft top, boot
cover, and Oatmeal German square weave carpets. The dash contrasts
beautifully against the VDO instrumentation and the VDM steering
wheel with a deluxe horn ring. The date-coded 4 �" x 15" KPZ Rudge
Wheels are fitted with Michelin XZX 165 HR15 tires. The
undercarriage is solid and rust-free and has the factory finish
undercoat, and the suspension is detailed.
European Collectibles did a concours restoration on this 1958
Speedster over a 22-month period. During the restoration, this 356
was completely disassembled so that every aspect could be properly
addressed. The body and panels are all matching. All panels were
pre-fitted with the bumpers, overrider bars, windshield frame, and
a soft top frame to ensure the absolute best result. All the chrome
was triple-plated, and all of the components were restored or
replaced. All the seals and aluminum trim were replaced. The
interior was reupholstered in red, German carpets were installed,
and a black canvas soft top and boot cover were fitted. The
matching engine and transmission were completely rebuilt, along
with the drum brakes and electrical system.
Specification
• 60 horsepower
• 1,582cc OHV air-cooled horizontally opposed four-cylinder
engine
• Dual 32 Zenith carburetors
• Four-speed manual 644 transmission
• Independent front suspension with laminated torsion bars
• Parallel trailing arms
• Tubular shock absorbers
• Independent rear swing axles with torsion bars and tubular shock
absorbers
• Four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes
• Wheelbase: 82.7 in
It is powered by its 1600cc flat-four Normal engine paired with a
4-speed manual transmission (Type 644) with a four-wheel drum
braking system. It is complete with a jack, tool kit, spare Rudge
wheel, side curtains, boot cover, Certificate of Authenticity,
Porsche Kardex, and recent service records. This is a unique
opportunity to acquire a 356A T2 Speedster presented in its factory
color combination and equipped with the matching driveline.
