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Not Sold (Est: £301,060 - £338,693)
1956 Porsche 356A 1600 Super Speedster
United States • 13 Aug 2026 • Lot 22
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Porsche 356A 1600 Super Speedster is a rare model, with only 645 built. It features a concours-quality restoration by Gary Kempton and a documented history, including reputed SCCA competition.
This specific example has been upgraded with a later 356 SC engine, a 12-volt system, and gray leather interior, all while maintaining its elegant Adria Blue finish and riding on new Rudge wheels. It has been featured in prominent Porsche publications and comes with restoration documentation.
Condition
9
The car has undergone a concours-quality restoration by a renowned specialist and has been meticulously maintained by knowledgeable enthusiasts, with recent servicing by experts. It has also received significant media attention, suggesting it is in near-perfect condition with only minor, unnoticeable signs of use.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
82311
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
1,600cc Type 616/1 OHV Flat 4-Cylinder Engine (see text) 2 Solex PBIC Carburetors 95bhp at 4,500rpm (see text) 4-Speed Manual Transaxle 4-Wheel Independent Suspension 4-Wheel Drum Brakes * Among just 645 1600 Super Speedsters built for 1956 * Reputed SCCA competition history * Concours-quality restoration by marque specialist Gary Kempton * Extensively documented ownership and restoration history THE PORSCHE SPEEDSTER As Porsche's official importer to the United States, Max Hoffman recognized that the American market wanted something leaner and racier than the standard 356.
His answer, introduced in 1954, was the Speedster: stripped of superfluous weight, fitted with a low, raked and easily removable windshield, lightweight bucket seats and a minimal folding top with side curtains.
The result weighed nearly 200 pounds less than the coupe and was correspondingly quicker, and it was an immediate success on both road and track.
With the arrival of the 356 A in 1955 came the enlarged 1,...
Points of note
£251,123
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£280,226
Median Price (Since 2020)
£399,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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