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Not Sold (Est: £140,000 - £190,000)
1957 Porsche 356 A 1600 Super Speedster Sold for an undisclosed fee
United Kingdom • 18 Jul 2026 • Lot 248
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1957 Porsche 356 A 1600 Super Speedster is a highly coveted classic, fully restored in 2017 with documented history from new.
Featuring an iconic metallic silver finish with black leather, it comes with a period correct 912 engine and recent extensive maintenance, making it a turnkey example ready for immediate enjoyment.
Condition
8
The car underwent a significant restoration in 2017, including a bare metal respray to a very high standard, new hood, and trim. The description states it is as good underneath as on top and has been recently serviced, suggesting it requires minimal reconditioning and is in excellent cosmetic and mechanical shape.
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Manual
Transmission:
83646
Chassis No:
Odometer:
89,883 miles
822 XWH
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Year: 1957 Make: Porsche Model: 356 A 1600 Super Speedster Registration: 822 XWH Chassis No: 83646 Odometer: 89,883 Among the most eloquent statements of Porsche’s early design and engineering philosophy, the 356 Speedster endures as a symbol of purposeful minimalism and motorsport-led intent.
Of all iterations, the 1957 Porsche 356 A Speedster occupies a particularly revered position, combining the purity of the original Speedster concept with the technical maturity introduced by the 356 A series.
Developed at the request of the American importer, the Speedster was conceived as a lightweight, uncompromising sportscar, its character defined by a sharply raked, low-cut windscreen, elemental interior appointments, and a resolute absence of superfluity.
Every detail was subordinate to the driving experience, resulting in a car whose clarity of purpose remains striking even by contemporary standards.
The transition to the 356 A brought meaningful engineering advances, including refinem...
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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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Sep 18 2012
Latest MOT Mileage
88,040 miles
Registration Date
1957-07-01
MOT History
Passed
On Sep 19 2011 with 88,040 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failed
On Sep 19 2011 with 88,040 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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