1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster
- Colour
- Signal Red over black
A 1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster finished in Signal Red over black, this example represents the simplified, affordable roadster developed at Max Hoffman's urging for the American market. Restored by marque specialists in Portland around the turn of the millennium, it passed through Australian dealer Ray Lintott before entering its current ownership, during which it has been used lightly for club driving events in the American Southwest, accumulating roughly 2,000 miles.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$255,000
- → 2002Acquisition unknownRay Lintottpartial documentation
Lintott was the proprietor of a Porsche dealership in Sydney, Australia. He sold the car in 2002 after a restoration had been completed.
- 2006 →Private saleCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Purchased from Lintott in 2002 per the prose — however the prose states the prior owner acquired it in 2002 and the current owner purchased it in 2006, suggesting an intermediate period. Owner drove approximately 2,000 miles at regional 356 club gatherings and modified the car for high-altitude use, adding a replacement carburetor and converting to a 12-volt electrical system.
Competition
- 20031st Quail Rally Monterey
The Speedster participated in the inaugural running of this Monterey-area rally event.
Maintenance & restoration
- —RestorationTom Black's Garage
Comprehensive restoration carried out by marque specialists at Tom Black's Garage in Portland, Oregon, described as taking place around the late 1990s into the early 2000s.
Work was completed prior to Ray Lintott's acquisition of the car in 2002.
- —Modification
Original-specification carburetor and distributor replaced with units better suited to high-altitude use; electrical system upgraded from 6-volt to 12-volt. Correct Solex Type 32 PB carburetor and original wheels and tyres retained with the car.
Changes made by the most recent owner to improve everyday usability on modern roads.
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