1957 Porsche 356A Speedster

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
  • Condition: Used
  • Make: Porsche
  • Model: 356
  • SubModel: Race Car
  • Type: Convertible
  • Trim: 356 A Speedster Race Car
  • Year: 1957
  • VIN: 00000000000000000
  • Color: Silver
  • Engine size: Skirmants 1620cc race engine
  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Transmission: 4-speed manual
  • Drive type: RWD
  • Interior color: Silver
  • Drive side: Left-hand drive
  • Vehicle Title: Clear

1957 Porsche 356 356 A Speedster Race Car Description

VIN# 83488

  • This car was raced since the late 1950’s (possibly since new)
  • Campaigned by Caranza Racing of New Jersey
  • Originally with white & black colors, magnesium wheels and racing slicks
  • Current owner bought car in 1988 as race car from Auto Week ad
  • Car was raced regularly until 2014 when he retired
  • This car was featured on cover of Duane Spencer’s 356 book (1989)
  • This car shows the evolution of how the Speedsters were raced in the 50’s and 60’s up to current day vintage races.
  • Car is very original – never crashed or rusty; has title
  • COA and matching # hood, doors, body stamping
  • Original floor, longitudinals & battery box
  • Fuchs 6x15 alloys; match car color
  • 2-tone silver & blue racing stripes
  • Skirmants 1620cc race engine
  • 160hp on dyno; deep sump oil system
  • 4-speed 356 race transmission (BEBA) Skirmants
  • Padded roll bar & cage
  • 356 C disc brakes & dual master cylinder
  • Reinforced front & rear suspension
  • Fire system & race seat
  • This car is ready to race SVRA, HSR, Monterey Historics, PCA Club Racing, or a track day at your favorite track
  • 2007 Road & Track overall concours winner at Elkhart Lake, WI