1958 Porsche 356

1958 Porsche 356A T2 Speedster * VIN 83836 * Engine No. 67354 - Matching * Transmission No. 16698 - Matching * Porsche - Certificate of Authenticity * Completed October 17, 1957 A highly desirable 1958 Porsche T2 356A Speedster, and one of the best to drive. Finished in the original factory exterior color of Meissen Blue (5703) with a Navy-Blue interior, Blue top, and boot cover. It retains its matching engine and transmission. Built near the end of Speedster production, this example represents the most refined evolution of the model, pairing the purity and elemental character of the original Speedster with the improvements of the later T2 series. Factory equipment includes U.S. chrome overrider bumpers, sealed-beam headlights, a speedometer in miles, and coupe-style seats. The paintwork is flawless, complemented by excellent gaps and panel fit, and beautifully finished brightwork and aluminum trim. The interior features Speedster seats, a blue canvas soft top and boot cover, blue German square-weave carpets, and a beautifully restored dashboard with VDO instrumentation and a VDM steering wheel with deluxe horn ring. Date-coded 4Â x 15 ventilated chrome wheels are fitted with Michelin XZX 165 HR15 tires. The undercarriage is solid and rust-free, with detailed suspension components, and is fully detailed. The earliest known provenance begins on July 15, 1968, with an invoice to Mr. Moss for oil service and carburetor adjustment at Art Stange Foreign Car Service in Mountain View, California. Ownership later passed to Mr. Baldwin of Los Gatos, California, who maintained the 356 for several decades, with registration documentation on file from the late 1970s through 2010. European Collectibles purchased the 356 from Mr. Baldwin and sold it to a local client in Los Angeles, California, who had the entire driveline rebuilt, including the engine, transmission, brakes, and suspension, and used it as a driver. In 2017, the 356 was sold to a client who commissioned European C