1957 Porsche 356A T2 1600 Speedster
- Engine
- 1.6L flat-four OHV, twin-choke carburettors, 60 bhp at 4,500 rpm
- Colour
- Ruby Red
A 1958 Porsche 356A T2 Speedster, completed at Zuffenhausen on 25 November 1957 and delivered to the North American market through Max Hoffman's importership. Finished in its original factory combination of Ruby Red over Tan Leatherette, the car retains its matching-numbers engine, gearbox, and original body panels. A meticulous 54-month, nut-and-bolt restoration completed in 2019 by a team of marque specialists returned it to concours condition, subsequently earning multiple awards at prominent events.
Ownership
- 2021-01-21Auction saleEstimate US$475,000 – US$550,000
- 2022-08-19Auction saleSold US$480,000
- 1957-11-25 →Factory deliveryMax Hoffman agencypartial documentation
Recorded as the North American importer; car was configured for the US market with mph instrumentation and sealed-beam headlights.
- 2015 →Private saleDallas, Texas sportscar collectorfull documentation
Commissioned a thorough nut-and-bolt restoration spanning roughly 54 months and completed in summer 2019, engaging multiple specialist workshops across the US.
- Date unknownDavid G. Crockettpartial documentation
Wichita, Kansas resident recorded as owner by the mid-2000s; no further detail on acquisition or disposal is provided.
Competition
- 20192019 Hilton Head Island Concours d'EleganceBest Porsche Award and Palmetto Award
Car earned two distinct class-level honors at this event following completion of its restoration.
- 20202020 Porsche Club of America North Texas Region ShowPeople's Choice Award
- 20202020 Boca Raton Concours d'EleganceInvited exhibition entry
Car was selected for display rather than judged competition.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2019RestorationEurowerks (Roy Smalley)
Comprehensive nut-and-bolt, 100-point restoration lasting 54 months, retaining and refurbishing original components throughout; new-old-stock Porsche parts used where originals could not be restored. Work encompassed bodywork, mechanical systems, instrumentation, chrome, and trim.
Multiple specialist subcontractors contributed: North Hollywood Speedometer restored the VDO gauges; Christensen Plating Works handled chrome and brightwork; 356 Enterprises rebuilt the transaxle; Competition Engineering rebuilt the engine; Victor Miles restored the tool kit.
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