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£152,481
1956 Porsche 356 Speedster
United States • 14 Aug 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Porsche 356 Speedster, recently refreshed with a rebuilt 1,720cc engine and updated trim, presents well in red over tan leather. While it features desirable options like side curtains and a soft top, the inaccurate odometer and title discrepancy indicate it's a driver-quality classic rather than a concours example.
Condition
7
The car has had several mechanical components replaced or rebuilt recently (engine, carburetors, brake master cylinder, rear wheel cylinders, oil cooler, spark plugs, generator pulley). Exterior trim was also replaced in 2022. However, the odometer is not accurate (TMU), and the title lists an 'Odometer Discrepancy', indicating some level of wear or past issues. The paint is a repaint from the original color.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
81210
Odometer:
17,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
TMU Replacement 1,720cc Flat-Four Four-Speed Manual Transaxle Repainted Red Tan Leather Upholstery Tan Soft Top & Tonneau Cover Side Curtains Copy of Kardex
This 1956 Porsche 356 Speedster has been refinished in red over tan leather and is powered by a replacement flat-four that was rebuilt and increased in displacement to 1,720cc in April 2021.
The car was subsequently acquired by the current owner , and work has since involved replacing the exterior trim, oil cooler, spark plugs, and generator pulley as well as rebuilding the Solex carburetors.
Equipment includes a four-speed manual transaxle, a beige soft top, removable side curtains, 15″ steel wheels, and fixed-back bucket seats.
This 356 Speedster is now offered on consignment by the selling dealer, , with a copy of the Kardex, service records, and a Massachusetts title.
Delivered from the factory in white, the car was repainted in red under prior ownership and features a low windshield, quadruple beehive taillights, a singl...
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£34,320
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£241,923
Median Price (Since 2020)
£477,373
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