Vehicle Description
1956 Porsche 356A Speedster
• VIN 82XXX
• Engine No. 62680
• Transmission No. 11031
• Porsche Kardex
Highly sought-after T1 Speedster with beehive taillights, finished
in a classic color combination of Silver Metallic over a Red
interior. Matching drive line per Porsche Kardex. According to the
Porsche Kardex, this T1 Speedster was imported by Hoffman Motors in
New York. Factory options include Sealed Beam Headlights and a
Speedometer calibrated in miles.
The paintwork is in exceptional condition, with perfect gaps and
panel alignment. The exterior trim, rubber seals, glass, and
brightwork are all immaculate. The interior has been recently
upholstered, featuring red Speedster seats with white piping,
complemented by a black canvas soft top, boot cover, and oatmeal
German square weave carpets. The dashboard presents a striking
contrast to the VDO instrumentation with a VDM steering wheel. The
painted 4 �" x 15" wheels are mounted to Vredestein Sprint Classic
tires (date coded 2024). The undercarriage is solid, rust-free, and
fully detailed, including the suspension components.
European Collectibles removed the engine and transmission, and the
undercarriage and suspension were stripped to bare metal and
recoated to factory specifications. The transmission was completely
rebuilt with new synchromesh and bearings. The engine compression
was preformed, and the results were: 1)150, 2) 160, 3) 165, 4) 160.
All of the engine sheet metal was removed and powder-coated, and
all of the hardware was CAD-plated. New seals were installed, and
any necessary brightwork was re-chromed. A complete new red
interior was installed, with German Square weave carpet, a black
canvas soft top, and a matching black boot cover. Lastly, all four
wheels were bead-blasted and refinished per factory
specifications.
Powered by a 1600cc flat-four Normal engine producing 60 horsepower
paired with a 4-speed manual transmission (Type 644) with a
four-wheel drum braking system. Complete with a jack, tool kit,
spare wheel, boot cover, Porsche Kardex, and recent service
records. A great addition to any collection, this beehive Speedster
is fully sorted and is offered with its matching driveline.
