1957 Porsche 356A Speedster
- Engine
- 1.6L flat-four, Type 616/1
- Colour
- Aquamarine blue (factory code 607)
A 1957 Porsche 356A Speedster with coachwork by Reutter, delivered new on 17 April 1957 through US importer Max Hoffman in New York. The car retains its original factory Aquamarin Blau (607) paintwork and black leather interior. Factory Kardex documentation confirms original specification, though the engine currently fitted differs from the unit supplied at delivery. The Speedster has undergone an extensive high-quality restoration and is accompanied by expertise reports dated 2024 and 2025, a French registration certificate, and a file of service invoices.
Ownership
- 2026-04-24Auction saleSold €200,000 (≈ $220K)
- 1957-04-17 →Factory deliveryHoffman Motors (Max Hoffman, New York importer)full documentation
Factory Kardex confirms delivery through Hoffman's New York operation on this date. Car was destined for the US market.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Comprehensive high-quality restoration covering mechanical, exterior, and interior aspects, confirmed by two independent expertise reports dated 2024 and 2025.
The car was also fitted with an electrical cut-off switch and a manual priming pump at some point, likely during or after the restoration.
- —Modification
Installation of an electrical cut-off switch and a manual priming pump.
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