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82547 Provisional Monegasque registration certificateVehicle sold without a roadworthiness test“An extremely attractive valuation for this model” Among the most sought-after 356 models, the Speedster holds a special place in the Porsche world.

Instantly recognisable by its low, wraparound windscreen, understated soft top, lowered waistline and two bucket seats, the Speedster was in fact a ‘budget’ version designed to compete with British sports cars.

Whilst the concept originated with von Neumann, it was the East Coast distributor, Max Hoffman, who convinced Porsche that American buyers would be very keen on it.  Initially offered with a 1,500 cm³ flat engine, it was fitted with a new 1,600 engine with the arrival of the 356 A from 1955 onwards.

Priced at $2,995, the Speedster was the lightest model in the 356 range, with improved performance enabling it to reach 160 km/h.

Thanks to its exceptional handling, it immediately became a benchmark in the burgeoning American ...