1957 Porsche 356

Convertible

4 - Cyl.

Manual

83408

Gasoline

1957 PORSCHE 356A T1 SPEEDSTER 1600N DRIVER SURVIVOR COMPLETE WITH BOTH TOPS, ORIGINAL COLORS 601 (SPECIAL ORDER FOR 1957) SIGNAL RED WITH TAN INTERIOR. THIS IS THE LAST OF THE 4 SPEEDSTERS THAT WERE DISCOVERED IN THE "FLORIDA PORSCHE 356 TREASURE TROVE" IN 2003!! POSSIBLY ONE OF THE LAST FEW UNRESTORED, UNMOLESTED SPEEDSTERS IN EXSISTENCE. THIS GREAT 356 WAS DRIVEN FROM ATLANTA GEORGIA TO THE PORSCHE SPEEDSTER 50TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT AT QUAIL LODGE IN MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA IN 2004. FEATURED IN THE PORSCHE 356 REGISTRY IN SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2005. PLACED IN MANY CAR SHOWS AS BEST DRIVER. LOTS OF PATINA!! THIS IS A VERY HONEST CAR WITH ORIGINAL FLOORS (SMALL AREA OF ROT SHOWN IN PICTURE ON THE LEFT OF THE CLUTCH POSITION), LONGITUDINALS (A LITTLE DENTED WITH ONE JACK SPUR WITH RUST), CLOSING PANELS (PICTURED) ARE VERY GOOD, EXCELLENT, NEVER DAMAGED MATCHING DOORS WITH PERFECT GAPS, ORIGINAL NUMBERED ENGINE DECK LID, REPLACEMENT HOOD (MANY, MANY YEARS AGO) WITH PERFECT GAPS. ALL FENDER WHEEL WELL BEADS ARE VERY NICE AND HAVE NEVER BEEN INTERUPTED OR DAMAGED. DATED ORIGINAL GAS TANK. ORIGINAL 356A OWNERS MANUAL AND SPEEDSTER SUPPLEMENT, PARTIAL TOOLKIT. OVERALL AN UNMOLESTED, NEAR RUST FREE CAR. THIS SPEEDSTER IS COMPLETE AND COMES WITH A VERY RARE OPTIONED GLASPAR HARDTOP AS WELL AS ITS HIGHBOW SOFT TOP IN EXCELLENT ORIGINAL CONDITION. ALTHOUGH THIS SPEEDSTER IS WEARING VINTAGE NERF BARS, I HAVE THE CORRECT FRONT AND REAR BUMBERS WITH DECO STRIPS AND REAR SPLIT OVER RIDERS WITH EXHAUST FUNNELS. FRONT OVER RIDER MISSING. ALSO INCLUDED ARE THE ORIGINAL SIDE DECO STRIPS, FRONT TURN SIGNALS (CURRENTLY NOT INSTALLED ON CAR), COMPLETE SET OF "A" DRUMS AND BACKING PLATES, EXCELLENT ORIGINAL SEATS, REAR SEAT, DOOR GARNISH RAILS, RECOVERED DOOR PANELS, HEATER CONTROL, SIDE MIRROR AND MANY OTHER MISC PARTS. THIS SPEEDSTER STARTED OUT FOR MANY YEARS AS A DAILY DRIVER FOR A GENTLEMAN IN FLORIDA, THEN ITS SECOND OWNER REPLACED THE 356A DRUMS WITH 356C DISCS AND PORSCHE 911S 5 1/2X15 DEEP ALLOYS, REMOVED THE BUMPERS AND HAD A LITTLE STREET RACER, ONE OF THE ORIGINAL OUTLAWS! OH AND OF COURSE ADD A FACTORY BOLT IN ROLLBAR! ALL THE ORIGINAL PARTS IN GOOD USED CONDITION WERE PUT AWAY AND REMAIN WITH THE CAR TODAY. I WILL INCLUDE MORE PICTURES OF THE SEATS AND BUMPERS. THERE HAS BEEN SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT FRONT FENDER AREA OF THIS SPEEDSTER AT SOME TIME MANY YEARS AGO, LIGHT BONDO CHIPPING (SEE PICTURES). THAT'S PROBABLY WHY THE HOOD WAS REPLACED. CURRENTLY THIS GREAT 356 HAS A 1963 356B 1600 75hp ENGINE WITH WEBBER CARBS THAT HAS GREAT POWER. I HAVE NOT DRIVEN THE CAR IN A YEAR BUT IT STARTED RIGHT UP THE OTHER DAY. REMEMBER I DROVE THIS HISTORIC 356 TO CALIFORNIA, 2800 MILES IN 2004! I DO HAVE THE ORIGINAL AND COMPLETE ENGINE WITH A BLANK THIRD PIECE CASE. THE ORIGINAL ENGINE DOES NOT TURN OVER BY HAND BUT IS COMPLETE WITH CORRECT CARBS AND SHEETMETAL (ONE AIR CLEANER MISSING). THE TRANSAXLE THAT IS CURRENTLY INSTALLED IN THE SPEEDSTER IS A 1958 COUPE TRANSAXLE THAT SHIFTS DECENTLY AND ENABLED ME TO DRIVE THIS GREAT CAR AT 95MPH ON MY TREK TO THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPEEDSTER TRIP! I DO HAVE A CORRECT 1957 BBAB SPEEDSTER TRANSAXLE THAT WILL BE INCLUDED WITH THE AUCTION, ALTHOUGH IT DOES NOT MATCH THE PORSCHE CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. CALL OR EMAIL THROUGH EBAY WITH ANY QUESTIONS. I AM SAD TO SEE THIS GREAT SPEEDSTER GO. I LOOK FORWARD TO PASSING THE STEWARDSHIP OF THIS WELL KNOWN 1957 PORSCHE 356A T1 SPEEDSTER. SOLD AS IS WITH NO WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. SELLER WILL HELP BUYER'S PREPAID SHIPPER WITH LOADING. CASH, PREAPPROVED CASHIER'S CHECKS OR WIRE TRANSFERS ONLY. On Dec-05-10 at 18:08:39 PST, seller added the following information: Vehicle Transportation Tools powered by Shipping Price Estimator Delivery Zipcode: uShip is the first and largest auction- style marketplace for shipping and transportation services. Learn more Guides & Articles Auto Transport Service Options... Car Transport Trailer and Truc... Choosing an Auto Transporter Auto Shipping Insurance Issues Preparing a Car for Transport What to Expect when Your Auto ... view allDirectory Montway Auto Transport (522) Initial Logistics Llc. (214) (417) Useful Tools & Links About uShip eBay Shipping Center Add uShip Widget to your Auction Referral Program uShip Stories eBay Certified Solution eBay Auction Tools On Dec-12-10 at 14:39:37 PST, seller added the following information: A SPECIAL THANK YOU GOES OUT TO ALL THE 356ER'S THAT HAVE PERSONALLY EMAILED AND CALLED ME SHARING THE FEELINGS ONE GOES THROUGH SELLING SUCH A RARE CAR. I AM A 356 REGISTRY MEMBER ALTHOUGH NOT ACTIVE IN THE TALK LIST, I HAVE PROVIDED MANY PARTS TO OUR COMMUNITY OVER THE YEARS AT VERY REASONABLE PRICES. I THANK ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO EXTEND A PERSONAL THANKS TO JIM @ EASY FOR ALL HIS HARD WORK TO BE A 356 PARTSMAN AND A PROVIDER OF VERY USEFUL AND NEEDED INFOMATION ABOUT OUR BELOVED 356'S. YES JIM THERE ARE PARTS CARS AND THERE ARE RESTORATION CARS. WE NEED TO HAVE DONORS TO PROVIDE OUR PROJECTS WITH NEEDED PARTS. THE NEXT "PARTS CAR" I FIND I AM GOING TO SEND IT TO YOU AT MY COST. I KNOW YOU WILL DISASSEMBLE IT WITH CARE AND SELL IT'S PARTS AT A FAIR PRICE. ALSO A THREAD HAS BEEN GOING AROUND ABOUT THE "PORSCHE TREASURE TROVE" THAT I DISCOVERED IN 2003 AND HAD ADAM WRIGHT SEW MY STORY TOGETHER SO WE ALL COULD ENJOY THE FIND. THERE WERE FOUR SPEEDSTERS, THREE COMPLETE CARS AND ONE THAT WAS A BODY SHELL THAT WAS SOLD TO PAULO GANDOSSI "SPEEDSTERSPECIALIST" BEFORE I PURCHASED THE "TROVE" FROM MR. JONES. ALSO ONE COMPLETE ROADSTER WAS SOLD TO MR. BREWER PRIOR TO MY PURCHASE. NEITHER WERE INCLUDED IN THE FIND BECAUSE THESE CARS WERE ALREADY GONE FROM THE "TROVE". ALL OF YOU THAT HAVE EITHER PURCHASED CARS OR PARTS FROM ME KNOW I HAVE THE HIGHEST REGARD FOR THESE CARS AND THEIR OWNERS. I LOOK FORWARD TO DOING 356 BUSINESS WITH ALL OF YOU THIS NEXT YEAR. HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL. BEST REGARDS, PETE HUSSEY 356 REGISTRY MEMBER#17037