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1955 Porsche Speedster

VIN# 80861

This stunning, completely restored concourse winning Pre A Speedster is number 600 of approximately 1,700 speedsters produced in 1955. This car sports it’s original Reutter color of silver with black leatherette interior, with USA speedometer and sealed beam headlights listed as the only options. The motor case is the correct series, backed by the standard 4 speed transaxle. This example has just undergone an extensive refresh of the bare metal restoration, including completely redone, correct, original drum brake system including powder coating of all components. New muffler modified ports for dual tips in the middle. We then jet hot coated exhaust system and added chrome tips. The paint is show winning. Echelon coating was applied to the entire car. Car has perfect gaps, great pans, battery box, and no rust at all. This car has always been stored in a humidity controlled environment. The motor has been upgraded to 1720 CC and sports the more powerful and reliable Solex twin throat 40mm carburetors. The transmission has been upgraded with a taller 4^th gear, delivering easy highway cruising at 80+mph. The car has no leaks at all. Chrome rims and correct baby moon hubcaps hold Michelin period radials. The car presents very well and drives perfectly. This Speedster is a wonderful vintage car for events such as the Copperstate 1000 or The Colorado Grand.

In 2004, I heard about this amazing speedster that Klub Sport in Florida had for sale. Klub Sport is one of the most respected restoration & race, vintage Porsche shops in the world, as their customer cars are always flawless and reliable. My dream car was always the pre a speedster, silver with black, as that is the most classic Porsche color combination. I talked to Phil Bagley from Klub Sport and he assured me that this indeed was one of his top customer's. And his best restored cars, freshly done, all mechanicals in perfect order, bare metal paint, etc. As nice as you can find anywhere except for full trailered concours cars that never are driven. I immediately bought it, and was absolutely satisfied. The car runs perfectly, no leaks, and is the best 356 I have owned (of 15 cars over the years). In 2006, I needed to finish another project and sold the speedster to a stock broker from Chicago who flew to Kansas City and drove the car back to Chicago (600 mile trip) and had a perfect trip. We have since become good friends. He showed the car in regional Porsche shows and enjoyed it, while winning a few trophies. I regretted selling it, and I told him if he ever decided to sell it again, I wanted first choice. As luck would have it, he called me in 2008 and said he was buying a Daytona and needed to sell the speedster. I immediately bought it back (he made a huge profit), and brought it home. Redline service then proceeded to do a complete refresh, including complete drum brake system, new custom original designed jet hot coated exhaust with center exiting chrome tips. New German carpets and seats done by Tony at Autobahn Interiors of San Diego. I took the car to the Arizona Porsche Club concourse and won first in street class. I am now embarking on a new career and have decided to sell her again. I know I will regret it, but also it will make someone else very happy.

Year	1955
Make	Porsche
Model	356 Speedster
Engine	4 cylinder
Transmission	Manual
Color	Silver
Mileage	2,000
VIN	80861