1957 Porsche 356

1957 Porsche 356A Speedster ⢠VIN No. 83555 ⢠Engine No. 66194 - Matching ⢠Transmission No. 15177 - Matching ⢠Completed July 6, 1957 ⢠Rudge Wheels ⢠Porsche Kardex European Collectibles did an exceptional 20-month restoration on this 1957 Porsche 356A Speedster. This Speedster was completely disassembled and stripped to steel; the body was metal-finished and prepped for paint. All the body panels are matching and were pre-fitted along with the bumpers, overrider bars, windshield frame, and soft top frame to guarantee precise alignment and an outstanding final result. Finished in Graphite Metallic (color code 737), with a Red interior, German oatmeal square weave carpets, a black German canvas soft-top, a canvas boot cover, and side curtains. Options include USA overrider bumpers, a deluxe horn ring, sealed beam headlights, and a speedometer in miles. The chrome was triple-plated, and all original components were restored or replaced. Mechanically, the Speedster is in impeccable condition. The restoration included a complete driveline rebuild, including the engine, transmission, suspension, braking system, fuel system, and a new wiring harness. The matching 1600cc engine runs perfectly, while the manual 4-speed transmission (Type 644) shifts smoothly through all the gears. The four-wheel drum braking system was completely rebuilt, including the master cylinder, brake lines, wheel cylinders, and brake shoes. The undercarriage has been fully detailed, along with all the suspension. The Speedster has been driven less than 1,000 miles since the restoration was completed, and the current owner has installed a restored set of date-coded chrome Rudge wheels that are simply stunning. European Collectibles purchased three Porsches: a 1957 356A Speedster, a 1962 356B T6 Notchback Coupe, and a 1969 912 Sunroof Coupe through a dealer in Colorado, who made several trips to Western Wyoming to look at a collection and eventually brought all three Porsches. He also had the pleasu