1956 Porsche 356A

VIN: 82488

$188,793

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Bonhams

  • Location

    Chichester, UK

  • Event date

    Sep 17, 2010

  • Lot

    332

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    82488

  • Body style

    Speedster

  • Generation

    1955-1959 Porsche 356 A

Vehicle details

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Equipment

Lefthand drive. Centerlock wheels, blackwall tires, rdi style woodrim steering wheel, grille style headlight stoneguards, Glasspar hardtop. Later 1,700cc engine with a pair of dual choke Weber carbs and 12 volt electrical system. Lowered suspension. A drivers car sourced in California in the mid 90s. The modifications spoil its collector value but enhance its driver value. Excellent paint, good chrome and interior.

Market commentary

Obviously at this price, this Speedster was bought to be driven and enjoyed. It is unusual to see a modified example of a Speedster bring this much and the new owner better get great enjoyment out of it on the road to compensate for the premium price it brought. Most enthusiasts would be satisfied with a VW based replica ... with which this lowered Speedster will be easily confused. Expensive.

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