1956 Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster
- Engine
- 1.6L flat-four, ~60 bhp (Normal tune)
- Colour
- Silver metallic
A 1956 Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster, originally delivered on 17 February 1956 in Rubinrot, now finished in Silbermetall over a black interior following a recent restoration. The Speedster was central to establishing Porsche's foothold in the American market, offering focused performance at an accessible price point. This example retains its numbers-matching engine and gearbox as confirmed by factory documentation, and has received several tasteful mechanical and cosmetic updates during its most recent ownership.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$291,500
- → 2006Phoenix-based Porsche enthusiastpartial documentation
Owner based in Phoenix, Arizona; sold the car to the consignor in 2006.
- 2006 →Private saleConsignorpartial documentation
During this period the car was refinished in silver metallic, interior retrimmed in black leather by Autos International, disc brakes upgraded, rear camber adjusted, transaxle overhauled, and electrics converted from 6-volt to 12-volt.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Full restoration carried out, resulting in a Silbermetall exterior over a black interior with black hood.
- —BodyworkAutos International
Interior refitted with black leather upholstery and charcoal grey carpeting.
Workshop located in Escondido, California; described as a noted Porsche interior specialist.
- —Mechanical
Brake system upgraded to disc brakes sourced from Custom Speed Parts; rear camber regulator fitted from 356 Enterprises.
Rear camber regulator supplied by Vic Skirmant's 356 Enterprises of North Branch, Michigan.
- —Mechanical
Four-speed transaxle overhauled at an earlier, undated point in the car's history.
- —Modification
Electrical system converted from original 6-volt configuration to 12-volt circuitry.
- —Service
Carburetor tuned, fluids flushed, and a general safety inspection performed in preparation for sale.
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