For Sale: 1958 Porsche 356A in Scotts Valley, California

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1958 Porsche 356 Speedster
VIN: 84095

Complete concours-level restoration by Tom Scott of 356 Consulting
Original color combination of Meissan Blue with Red interior per Porsche Kardex
Factory Rudge knock-off wheels
Only 2,641 miles since completion of restoration
Matching numbers 1,600cc aircooled flat four engine per Porsche Kardex
Includes copy of Porsche Kardex and Porsche COA, side curtains, tools, jack, spare wheel/tire, and tonneau cover

Built on November 11, 1957 this Speedster was destined for the US market being optioned with US spec headlights, bumpers, and speedometer.

The first previous owner of record was Clarence Cotter of Chicago who purchased the car on May 21st 1964. Mr. Cotter would own the Speedster for the next 49 years. Yes, 49 years. It is hard for most folks to imagine owning anything for 49 years, but Cotter would keep the Speedster just shy of half a century. At first the car was a road car for Mr. Cotter, but at some point the racing bug bit him and the car's focus changed to that of a racecar. About 25 years ago the car was put into storage still in that configuration.

All good things must come to an end, and the Speedster was sold to its new owner, Tom Scott, on December, 13th 2013. Tom Scott was the owner of 356 Consulting in Denver, CO, and was a renowned 356 restoration expert and PCA judge whose cars have won the Porsche Parade Best of Show several times including a Speedster as Best of Show.

Scott immediately began a bare metal restoration of this Speedster, which still had its matching engine. Every element of the car was addressed during the process with the intention that the car be as meticulous mechanically as it is cosmetically flawless. It was returned to its original and stunning color combination of Meissen Blue with a red interior.

During the restoration an enthusiast in Canada contacted Scott, and he sold the car to him with the understanding that Scott would complete the restoration for him. The restoration was completed in December 2014. The car was shown at the 2015 Dana Point Porsche concours event and scored 298.0 points (out of 300) the first time it was judged. The Speedster has only covered 2,641 miles since its restoration, and is now ready for its next caretaker.

1958 was the last year of 356 Speedster production, and approximately only 552 were produced. Here is an excellent opportunity to be the next caretaker of a concours level, fully sorted and restored Speedster with over fifty years of continuous ownership history. Only at Canepa.