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1959 Porsche 356A Carrera 1600 GT Speedster

United States • 22 Sept 2026

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AI Listing Summary

This 1959 Porsche 356A Carrera GT Speedster, one of 31 built with lightweight GT specification and a rare four-cam engine, recently completed a bare-metal restoration and won awards at prestigious concours events. While it features a replacement engine and some minor blemishes noted up close, its rarity, racing history, and extensive refurbishment make it a highly desirable classic.

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Condition 

8

The car underwent a bare-metal restoration from 2015-2019, including a repaint and bodywork. It has also received awards at concours events, indicating excellent condition. While it shows minor blemishes up close and has a replacement engine, its overall presentation and history suggest it is in excellent condition.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

84945

Odometer:

42,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

Replacement 1.6L 692/3 Four-Cam Flat-Four Four‑Speed Manual Transaxle Silver Metallic Paint Black Leather Interior Black Canvas Soft Top 15" Aluminum & Steel Wheels Koni Shocks Roll Bar Fixed-Back Seats Copy of Kardex Manufacturer's Literature Judging Sheets
This 1959 Porsche 356A GT Speedster is said to be one of 31 examples built for the model year, a 1.6L Type 692/3 plain-bearing, four-cam flat-four.

Finished in Silver Metallic, the car was delivered new through Hoffman of New York and raced throughout the 1960s by an owner in Maryland, reportedly receiving a regional SCCA championship in 1969.

The car traded hands between owners in Alaska, Ohio, and Connecticut before being acquired by the current owner in 2015, and subsequent bare-metal restoration work was carried out over the next four years, including a repaint, body work, and a rebuild of the replacement engine.

Following completion of the work, the car received a Best in Class award at the 2021 Greenwich Concours d’Ele...

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£598,122

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£725,000

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£1,083,773

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