1958 Porsche 356A 1600 Speedster
- Engine
- 1.6L horizontally opposed four-cylinder, 60 bhp
The 1958 Porsche 356A 1600 Speedster, chassis 84554, is a matching-numbers example originally delivered new in Germany. One of 4,822 Speedsters built between 1954 and 1958, the model was conceived as a lightweight, affordable sports car for the American market and became celebrated for its handling and performance. This car underwent a comprehensive restoration by Cochera Clasicos in 2012–2013, retains its original bonnet and door stampings, and is accompanied by a rare factory hardtop.
Ownership
- 2022-05-13Auction saleEstimate €320,000 – €350,000
- 1958 →Factory deliveryGerman initial ownerpartial documentation
Car was delivered new to Germany; no further detail on this owner's tenure is provided.
- → 2020Previous owner who commissioned restorationpartial documentation
Arranged a comprehensive restoration carried out by Cochera Clasicos between 2012 and 2013, with photographic records retained on file.
- 2020 →AuctionCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Acquired at auction with the car showing roughly 7,000 km post-restoration; since then only minimal additional distance has been covered and a service was carried out approximately four months prior to cataloguing.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2013RestorationCochera Clasicos
Major comprehensive restoration commissioned by the previous owner, with photographic documentation retained on file. During the work it was confirmed that the bonnet and doors still carry their original stamped numbers.
Work began in 2012 and was completed in 2013.
- —Service
Routine service carried out approximately four months before the auction catalogue was written.
Performed during current ownership, after minimal use since the 2020 purchase.
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