Vehicle Description
1957 Porsche Speedster Replica
Coachwork: Reutter
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Estimate: �$30,000 - $45,000
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Chassis Number: 118744668 (Titled as a 1968 VW)
Engine: 1600 cc SC Flat Four Cylinder Engine
Carbureted / 95 bhp
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Four Wheel Drum Brakes
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VW Crate Engine
Newly Professionally Built
Built to Original Speedster Specs
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The Model: It is kind of hard to believe that Porsche's popular 356
Speedsters actually came from an idea of an American. Max Hoffman
of New York was the leader with the importation of German built
sports vehicles. In the early 1950's, he approached Porsche and
told them that if they could produce a lightweight, �bare-bones
sports roadster, they would sell well in the USA. Porsche listened,
created the Speedster and they did as Hoffman had predicted, sold
well. Sleek, lightweight, no fancy appointments, not even windows
in the doors, these cars became legends and were somewhat
affordable by privateers who wanted to go racing but had a budget
to maintain. Starting in the late 1980's, replicas of these little
Speedsters started to appear, proving that greatness spawns
imitators.
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The Car: This recreation is based on a Volkswagen Beetle Coupe's
chassis and is titled as 1972 VW. Under the engine cover sits a
built 1600 cc, horizontally opposed 4-cylinder crate engine. With
construction of this car completed within the past couple of
months, it is fresh and ready for the road, a professional quality
build that look like the original and performs on a par with those
produced back in the 1950's. Finished in German Sterling Silver
with a light Buff leather interior, this Speedster captures so much
of that nostalgic era, low-cut windscreen, bare-bones interior, and
great fit and finish. With original Speedster starting to hit the
half-million dollar mark, here is one at a fraction of that price
and 100% more enjoyable when you take it on the road. � �
