1957 Porsche 356 Speedster Carrera GS
- Engine
- Typ 692/1 four-cam Carrera replacement engine (1.5L class)
- Colour
- Silver metallic
Chassis 83492 is a 1957 Porsche 356 Speedster Carrera GS, delivered new on 26 June 1957 to the North American market through importer Max Hoffman, finished in Silver Metallic over black leatherette with coupé seats and US-specification bumpers. The car is powered by a later replacement Typ 692/1 four-cam Carrera engine and has undergone a comprehensive restoration, leaving it in fresh, presentable condition suitable for touring events or concours appearances.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €792,500 (≈ $872K)
- 1957-06-26 →Factory deliveryNorth American recipient via Max Hoffman importationpartial documentation
Factory Kardex copy confirms new delivery on this date to North America through the leading US Porsche importer. Original specification included silver metallic finish, black leatherette interior, coupe seats, and US-market bumpers.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Engine rebuild
The original engine was replaced at some point with a Typ 692/1 four-cam Carrera unit, differing from the engine fitted at the factory.
The prose notes this as a later replacement engine rather than a restoration event per se; exact date and circumstances are unrecorded.
- —Restoration
A full restoration was carried out, returning the car to a condition described as freshly completed throughout.
Described as having occurred 'more recently' but no specific year or workshop is named.
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