In 1954, Porsche introduced a lightweight 356 with a cut down windscreen, simplified hood, back to basics interior and detachable side screens, it was dubbed the 356 ‘Speedster’ and became an instant hit due to its light weight and nimble handling.

Now regarded as a 1950s design icon and one of the most sought after models in Porsche’s back-catalogue, the Speedster moniker is now considered something very special.

Taking inspiration from the original Speedster, Porsche revived the model in 1989, ending a 30 year wait.

Based on the, then current, J-series 911 3.2 model, it was 3" lower with a raked-back aluminium windscreen and a double-hump clamshell fibreglass tonneau cover and was available in two body styles: Turbo Look and standard (narrow bodied).

Setting the theme for future Speedster models to follow, i.e.

a limited edition model towards the end of a generation’s lifespan, having a minimalist windscreen, a distinctive twin-humped decklid, and a simple, manually operated co...