• Extremely rare original colour scheme
• Recently restored
• Expertise reports available
• Registered in France

In 1952 a trial batch of 15 Type 356 roadsters was constructed at the behest of US importer Max Hoffman, who had persuaded Porsche of the potential for a 'cut-price' entry-level model.

The roadsters' successful reception in the USA led to the introduction of the Speedster model in 1954.



Instantly recognisable by virtue of its low, wraparound windscreen; smaller and entirely retractable hood; lower door waistline; horizontal trim strip at the level of the door handles; and twin bucket seats, all of which served to emphasise its sporting image, the Speedster was effectively an 'economy' model intended to compete with the cheaper British sports cars.



The Speedster was powered initially by the 1.5-litre version of Porsche's horizontally opposed four, gaining the new 1.6-litre engine with the introduction of the improved 356A for 1955.

Priced at $2,995, the Speedster wa...