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1955 Porsche 356A Speedster

80549roadGermany
Engine
1.6L horizontally opposed four-cylinder, 60 bhp

A 1955 Porsche 356A Speedster, chassis 80549, one of 4,822 produced between 1954 and 1958. Delivered with the 1.6-litre flat-four introduced with the revised 356A specification, this example was comprehensively restored by German specialists in 2006 and has since covered approximately 11,000 kilometres under a single owner. Notable details include a rare factory hardtop and Fuchs bolt-on wheels. Documentation includes restoration invoices, Netherlands registration papers, and a FIVA identity card.

Ownership

  1. 2019-04-07Auction sale
    Sold £210,000 (≈ $263K)

    Bonhams catalogue lot →

  2. 2006 →Acquisition unknown
    Current vendor
    partial documentation

    Car underwent full restoration by German specialists in 2006 at or around the time of acquisition. Since then it has been driven only during summer months and kept in a dedicated storage facility. Dutch registration papers and a FIVA identity card accompany the vehicle.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

  1. 2006Restoration
    German specialists (unnamed)

    Comprehensive full restoration carried out by well-regarded German marque specialists prior to the current owner taking delivery.

    Supporting invoices from the restoration are included with the car's documentation.

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