1957 Porsche 356 Speedster 1600 Super
- Engine
- 1.6L flat-four, Super specification
- Colour
- Black
A 1957 Porsche 356A Speedster, chassis 83438, built on 11 June 1957 and dispatched through the New York dealership of Max Hoffman. Configured from the factory with the 1600 Super engine and finished in black, the car underwent a comprehensive restoration by RUF Automobile in 2013 at a cost exceeding 150,000 Euros, emerging in black with a red leather interior. Shortly after completion it won 'Best Iconic Car' at the Villa d'Este Concorso d'Eleganza and received FIVA certification; the original numbers-matching engine is retained.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$500,000
- 1957-06-11 →Factory deliveryMax Hoffman dealership (New York)partial documentation
Car was distributed through Hoffman's renowned New York dealership upon leaving the factory; subsequent retail buyer not named in the prose.
- Date unknownCurrent consignorfull documentation
Owner commissioned a full restoration by RUF in 2013 at a cost exceeding 150,000 Euros, resulting in factory-correct black paintwork and red leather interior.
Competition
- 20132013 Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'EsteBest Iconic Car (jury award)
The vehicle appeared shortly after its RUF restoration was completed and was awarded the top jury prize in the iconic car category.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2013RestorationRUF Automobile
A thorough, ground-up restoration carried out by RUF Automobile under the personal oversight of Alois Ruf. The work totalled over 150,000 Euros as documented by a substantial collection of invoices; the car was refinished in correct factory black with a red leather and carpet interior.
FIVA certification was obtained in the same year the restoration was completed, and the numbers-matching original engine was retained throughout.
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