Porsche’s 67-year-old Speedsters are an exceedingly rare sight, especially those in immaculate condition, with valuations often exceeding $500,000.
That’s why it’s a true testament to the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, Germany, for arranging a pristine red Speedster to be shipped 7,500 miles to the Hawaiian Islands.
There, I had the incredible opportunity to grasp its polished mahogany steering wheel and embark on a magical journey through time.
Celebrated as the ultimate purist’s sports car, the Porsche 356 A began production in 1954, alongside its coupe and cabriolet counterparts.
The Speedster, a stripped-down and lightweight roadster, is instantly recognizable by its low, raked removable windshield, lowered doors, minimalistic top with side curtains instead of roll-up windows, and a spartan interior. With a curb weight of just 1,698 pounds, it embodies simplicity and performance.
While the 356 A range included engines as small as 1,300 cc, the race-inspired Speedster models were equipped with larger engines to elevate performance.
The Porsche Museum’s 1955 Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster is no exception, featuring a 1,582 cc air-cooled, horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine delivering 60 horsepower. Paired with a standard four-speed manual gearbox, this Speedster epitomizes the essence of classic motoring excellence.
Listing:
Cars.com has a great 1957 Porsche 356 Speedster 1600 for sale for $329,999. The car has a mileage of only 789 miles.
This 1957 Porsche 356 Speedster 1600 Convertible, finished in classic black with rear-wheel drive and a manual transmission, comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from Porsche Cars North America (PCNA).
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For an unmatched, visceral driving experience, I highly recommend getting behind the wheel of a 1955 Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster. Within just a mile, your perceptions of driving—encompassing sound, sight, smell, and spatial awareness—will be forever transformed and redefined.