1958 Porsche 356A T2 1600 Speedster

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Engine: 1.6L air-cooled flat-four, twin Zenith carburetors, 60 bhp at 4,500 rpm
Colour: Red over tan

A 1958 Porsche 356A T2 1600 Speedster, chassis 84882, built in the final year of Speedster production and one of just 552 examples made that year. Originally delivered in Meissen Blue to Franz Heller of Long Beach, California, according to factory Kardex records, the car was subsequently refinished in red over tan upholstery and fitted with a period-correct replacement engine. The restoration is described as well-preserved, with chrome wheels, a black canvas hood, and correct US-specification exterior details.

Ownership

2023-09-29Auction sale
Sold US$270,000
Bonhams catalogue lot →
1958 →Factory delivery
Franz Heller
partial documentation
First registered owner, based in Long Beach, California; details recorded on the factory Kardex. Car was originally finished in Meissen Blue with a standard 1600 engine.
Date unknown
Current vendor
partial documentation
During this ownership the car underwent a high-quality restoration, being refinished in red over tan interior with chrome wheels; subsequently used in moderation, leaving the restoration in well-preserved condition.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

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Restoration
Comprehensive restoration to a high standard, including a respray in red, new tan leatherette interior trim, oatmeal square-weave carpet, chrome-plated wheels, and a black canvas soft top. Engine detailing was carried out to near-factory standards with correct finishes, labels, and decals.
Original Meissen Blue finish was replaced with red. A replacement 1,582cc flat-four engine was fitted, with a serial number and transaxle date stamp consistent with 1958 T2 Speedster production.

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