Equipment
1582cc/60hp, Solex carbs, silver steel wheels, hub caps, Michelin XZX tires, bumper overriders, headlight grilles, dual mirrors, gold brightwork, black vinyl boot cover, partial tool kit.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
Represented as matching numbers engine and transmission. Lots of chips and blisters on the nose. Hood was repainted at some point as well as the doors; the rest of the paint is original. Big chip on the rear bumper. Chips and cracks around the engine cover. Blisters on the driver's side door. Sound original interior. A bit dirty and pitted and original underneath. A preservation class car that is good enough to enjoy as-is.
Market commentary
It is refreshing to find a Speedster that hasn't been upgraded [sic] to coupe seats to coddle sensitive American backsides. This is the fate of Max Hoffmann's 'inexpensive' Porsche, which now occupies the rarified air at the top of 356s with standard engines. It brought a price that reflects what a well-maintained, highly original 356A Speedster is worth, but is it 'worth' this much?