Porsche Speedster

1955 Porsche Speedster
Now offered is this 1955 Porsche Speedster, recently brought out of long-term storage and presented in an aged burgundy exterior over a black interior. The car retains some of the defining details that made the Speedster distinct, including its low-profile windshield, simple two-seat roadster layout, and lightweight sports-car character.

Highlights:
- Exterior Color: Burgundy (Aged)
- Interior Color: Black
- 1600 Four-Cylinder Engine
- Manual Transmission
- Zenith Dual Carburetors
- Early Dual Beehive Taillights
- Gold PORSCHE 1600 Rear Badging
- Matching-Numbers Hood
- Two-Spoke Banjo Steering Wheel
- Period-Correct Black Vinyl Speedster Bucket Seats

This speedster is equipped with a manual transmission, four-cylinder 1,582cc engine, Zenith dual carburetors, drum brakes, chrome headlight rings, horn grilles, chrome hubcaps, and Pirelli tires. Exterior details include the early-style dual ”beehive” taillights positioned above the teardrop accents, engine hood handle with Porsche crest, Speedster badging, and gold ”PORSCHE 1600” rear emblem.

Inside, the cabin features period-correct black vinyl Speedster bucket seats with matching rear cushion pads, a white two-spoke ”Banjo” steering wheel, passenger grab handle, dash-mounted pull switches, and the Porsche dash badge. The soft-top frame assembly is present, although the fabric top is torn and deteriorated.

Having spent years in storage, this Speedster is now offered as a project with its aged finishes and components providing a clear starting point for its next chapter. For $179,950