1958 Porsche 356 Speedster T2
- Engine
- 1.6L air-cooled flat-four OHV, dual Zenith carburetors, 60 bhp
- Colour
- Signal Red
A 1958 Porsche 356 Speedster, one of only 1,129 T2-series examples produced before the model's discontinuation that year. Finished in Signal Red with a tan leatherette interior and square-weave carpeting, the car retains its original body panels — confirmed by matching three-digit panel numbers — and wears a California black plate. The 1,582 cc 60 hp flat-four engine has been fully rebuilt with date-coded carburetors, and the car has received a prior cosmetic and mechanical restoration. Supplied with original books, tool kit, and a Certificate of Authenticity.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$253,000
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Comprehensive cosmetic and mechanical restoration carried out at an earlier, unspecified date, covering both the body and mechanical systems.
- —Engine rebuild
The 1,582 cc flat-four engine was fully rebuilt and fitted with period-correct, date-coded Zenith carburetors; reported to be in good running condition. The transaxle was also replaced.
- —Service
Engine compartment recently cleaned and detailed to a presentable standard.
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