1957 Porsche 356

1957 Porsche 356A T1 Speedster VIN 82634 Completed on October 5, 1956 One of 948 Speedsters produced in 1956 This is the 733 Speedster, produced in late 1956. It was originally delivered from the factory in Ivory (704) with Red upholstery. Factory options include hub caps, antenna, coupe seats, and sealed beam headlights. According to the past owner, this Speedster was purchased from the original owner, a US serviceman stationed in Germany. The Speedster was brought back to the United States, where it was stored in a warehouse for the next 42 years. VIN 82634 was subjected to a meticulous, no-expense-spared restoration over a 3-year period. From 2007-2009, the body, suspension, wheels, seats, and bumpers were all media blasted. The body was primed, sealed, prepped, and painted. The gauges were sent out to North Hollywood Speedometer to be restored. Over a 10-month period, from 2009-2010, European Collectibles was commissioned to complete the assembly of the Speedster. The undercarriage was completely detailed, the suspension was installed, and an upgraded ZF steering box was installed. The engine was fully serviced and detailed, a new wiring harness was installed, and the braking system was completely rebuilt. A completely new interior was installed with correct materials and German oatmeal square weave carpets. While only using OEM parts, all mechanical components, including the drum braking system and electrical components, were completely rebuilt, installed, and sorted. All new rubbers were installed. The bumpers were pre-fit to the body and painted, along with the windshield frame, and a soft top to ensure the absolute best fit. All the chrome was triple-plated, and all of the components were restored or replaced. Although the restoration was completed a decade ago, it still presents beautifully, with no imperfections, excellent gaps, and panel fit. The Red upholstery is in pristine condition. The red speedster seats have white piping with a black canvas soft top and black boot cover. The dash contrasts beautifully with VDO instrumentation and the wooden steering wheel. The painted wheels are 4.5 x 15 with Super hubcaps and Michelin XZX 165 HR 15 tires. The undercarriage is in immaculate condition and is fully detailed. Mechanically powered by a period-correct performance 1600cc flat-four engine (type 616/36 case) with 1740cc pistons and cylinders, all correct linkage, fuel pump, voltage regulator, fan shroud, and rare set of duel Super Solex 40 PICB Carburetors. This Speedster runs phenomenally and is paired with a 644 transmission with a Limited Slip Differential and a four-wheel drum braking system. Complete with spare wheel, tool kit, side curtains, and boot cover, with history and receipts of the restoration. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a beautifully restored 356 Speedster with excellent performance and in perfect cosmetic condition.