1958 Porsche 356 A Speedster

84381roadGermany

Engine: 1.75L flat-four, Weber carburetors, sport exhaust, over 100 hp
Colour: Fjord Green

A February 1958 Porsche 356A Speedster, chassis 84381, finished in the rare factory colour Fjord Green — one of only 73 so painted. Originally used in competition, the car was subsequently restored with a performance-oriented but visually period-correct 1600 SC engine case built to 1,750 cc by noted Porsche specialist Harry 'The Maestro' Pellow, reputedly among the last engines he completed. All major mechanical systems were rebuilt to factory specification, making it suitable for road, rally, and driving-event use.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$280,000
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
Date unknown
Unknown prior race owner
none documentation
Vehicle was used as a competition car at some point in its history, consistent with period use of many examples of this model.
Date unknown
Unknown restoring owner
partial documentation
Commissioned a comprehensive mechanical restoration including a performance-oriented engine build by specialist Harry Pellow, while preserving the car's original visual character.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

—Engine rebuild
Harry Pellow
A later 1600 SC engine case was enlarged to 1,750 cc with a large oil tube, balanced crankshaft, Weber carburettors, and a sport exhaust. The unit was externally backdated to match 1958 aesthetics while producing over 100 hp. Work was fully documented and reportedly one of the final builds by Harry 'The Maestro' Pellow.
Engine case was sourced separately from the car's original unit; internal specification optimised for performance and longevity.
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Mechanical
Full recommissioning of chassis systems to factory specification, covering brakes, wheel bearings, suspension, steering, fuel system, ignition, heating, transmission internals, shift linkage, six-volt generator, and starter motor.
Work included period-correct 1958-specific windshield wiper system with the original mechanical floor pump.
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Restoration
Interior and cosmetic work included new square-weave carpets, restored instruments, upgraded sealed-beam headlights, a new custom soft-top correctly fitted to the high-bow frame, matching side-curtains, and date-stamped 1958 factory wheels fitted with period-correct tyres.

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