1956 Porsche Speedster

Vehicle Overview

This stunning 1956 Porsche Speedster is finished in Aquamarine Blue Metallic with Black and is one of only 128 painted in this rare color. 

The Jerry Seinfeld collection has another in this outstanding color.

This car has been in the same ownership since 1969!

Documented history.

Engine no.  P* 703648 
Transmission no. 11701 

Body panels have all numbers matching.

Non-matching engine. While the engine block is from a '62 B, all of the top end is from the original engine, carbs, manifolds, generator (6v), distributor, regulator etc.

This car has great mechanicals, good syncro's in all gears, a strong engine, sound suspension and brakes straight.

It is strong running with a nice idle and smooth shifting through all gears and the full rev range.

The gaps are excellent over the entire car. The doors shut correctly, as do the hood and rear deck lid. 


Convertible top, tonneau and carpets: Tan
Interior: Black Vinyl Coupe seats, rare back seat with backrest
Options: Derrington steering wheel, Reutter luggage rack, headlights

The car has stone guards, five chrome wheels, and it’s original ignition key.


History:

• Purchased by current owner in 1969 with 60k miles. Current mileage is 106k
• Engine rebuilt in 1972.
• Floors replaced in 1975.
  
• Repainted midnight blue in 1988.
  
• Interior restored in 1994 by Paterek Bros of Chatham NJ.
• New top and tonneau 1995.
  
• Engine rebuilt and detailed to original specs in 1997.
  
• Bare metal restoration in 2008, painted original color.
• Instruments reconditioned by North Hollywood Speedometer 2009