1957 Porsche 356A Speedster Replica by Beck
Vehicle Details
- Year: 1957
- Make: Porsche
- Model: 356 Speedster Replica
- VIN: MVIN308669IND
- Mileage Shown: 12,749km
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Merlot
- Seller: 928GTS
- Seller Type: Private Party
- Location: Nampa, ID 83686
- Lot #: V-0022091
A high-quality recreation of Porsche’s iconic 356A Speedster, this Beck replica was built in 2007 by Open Road Motors of Campbell, California. It derives power from an air-cooled 1,915cc engine and wears a Merlot exterior finish over tan leather upholstery. It remained with the original owner for 7 years while covering just under 8,500 kilometers before changing hands and eventually being registered in the state of Washington by its third owner in November of 2020. Treated to considerable service over the past year, this Speedster shows just under 13k kilometers (8k miles) and is now being offered for auction by its seller out of Idaho.
The handmade fiberglass bodywork is finished in a Merlot red paint color and features Porsche Speedster ornamentation as well as a tan convertible top and tonneau cover. Other details include a chrome central exhaust outlet, Mobil Pegasus fender decals, a chrome driver’s side mirror, and chrome 15” wheels with Porsche-crested hubcaps and Kumho Power Star tires from 2007. A set of additional hubcaps is said to accompany the sale along with custom top-down CruZin windows. Clear paint protection film has been applied to the hood and front fenders, and the seller notes some minor blemishes at the rear edge of the front bumper. Detailed images are provided in the gallery.
Inside, tan leather upholstery extends from the bucket seats to the dashboard and door panels. The cabin is lined with matching square weave carpeting and custom Coco floor mats. Accessories include a wood-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel, a wooden Nardi shift knob, a central analog clock, rally stopwatches, and a dual-port USB connector mounted below the dashboard. All gauges and accessories are said to work properly, although the seller notes the trip odometer only registers distance in tenths.
An air-cooled 1,915cc flat-four engine drives the rear wheels through a 4-speed manual transmission with a 3.88 gear ratio. Included service records show a tune-up completed in November of 2020 as well as new rear brake cylinders, a new shift coupler, and a polished aluminum valve cover set installed in April of 2021. Other maintenance includes rebuilt Weber carburetors and new fuel filters in May 2021, new spark plugs in February 2022, a wheel alignment in April 2022, and most recently a rebuilt right-side carburetor in July of 2022. Correspoinding invoices are provided for reference in the gallery.
This sale will include a clean title, owner’s manuals, some service records, a spare tire, and a car cover.
Auction Results
- Sold for: $40,000
- Auction End: Sep 06, 2022 06:17:44PM UTC
- Number of Bids: 25
Comments (54)
Congratulations @Giediprime you I'm positive you will enjoy this car
Sold for $40,000
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Reserve lowered
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10 minutes to go. Great questions. Don't miss out on this fabulous Speedster replica.
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Bid in the amount of $31,356
@TyStav No spider webbing, no paint cracks. The benefit of a tubular frame.
@928GTS any spiderwebbing in the paint anywhere on the body? Thanks.
@Bondtrader Titled in Idaho as a 1957 special construction (SPCN) covetable car
How is the car titled: Assume as Beck 2007?
As the two hour countdown is at hand, I just want to say I have really enjoyed owning this car. I get a big smile on my face every time I drive it. The Beck Speedster community is really engaged which brings ownership to a different level. Thanks to all bidders and those watching this auction.
Bid in the amount of $31,000
4 hours to go. Don't miss out on this excellent Beck Speedster. I will be on line to answer any questions you may have.
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One day to go. I will be checking in periodically to answer any questions you may have. Here is a quote from the Beck Special Edition web page regarding the benefits of the tubular chassis vs the VW.
The Beck products are factory built replicas, constructed to the highest standards. Our world class fit and finish have made us an industry leader since the early 1980's.
BORN a Beck, not a VW Beetle
The Beck Speedster and Spyder are built using a 3" DOM tubular chassis.
Several IMPORTANT benefits are derived from incorporating a "purpose built" chassis into our products. These include: retaining the original cars' spacious foot well areas (not crowded toward the center as in the VW bellypan version), a great improvement in torsional rigidity, and much better handling with a more solid feel.
Check out our "Jack Test" .
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bonus, the fuel tank is half full of premium (91), non ethanol fuel.
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@912rich please familiarize yourself with our terms. What you did here is not permitted. If a seller is willing to entertain a partial trade plus cash for an agreed trade amount you would then have to bid and if the winner can trade the car plus cash to equal the winning bid price. Simply asking a seller to trade cars can railroad an auction and we cannot allow that.
@928GTS happy hunting and if you have questions about them I would like to help you out with it. Cheers Richard
@912rich disc front drum rear. Sorry but I don't know the shock type. The 968 is tempting but right now I have my eye on a, get ready, a 1969 912.
Are the brakes drum,and what types of shocks are on it? The 968 cab has 40,665 miles on it.,and is 100% factory stock. Perfect book end for the 928
Yes I am a 912 owner a 69 it has won the Porsche Sponsored award and 2 best of class at Werks.I am very proud of him .
FYI, the keys shown in photo 134 are 2 ignition and 1 locking gas cap key.
@912rich thank you. Are you a 912 owner?
@912rich I would definitely consider your offer, but, I already own a low mileage 928 GTS in excellent condition.
@TyStav 4 lug pattern
Beautiful Beck
Beautiful Beck would you consider a possible opportunity to trade for a concurs 968? It took 1st place 2021 at Werks and 3rd 2020.Some thing to consider. Richard
@928GTS Are the rims 4 or 5 lug pattern under the hub caps?
@mcgrath554 Thank you for the inquiry. This does not have a VW frame or pan. it's a Beck tubular frame chassis# 356000289.
Was the frame from a previous VW or is this from a tubular frame made specifically for this car?
The far left switch on photo 65 is for fog lights should you wish to install them.
Thank you @flyman615 for the opening bid. Our Beck Speedster has been meticulously cared for and there are no cracks or chips in the paint.
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Thank you for taking time to review our Beck 57 Speedster replica. I believe you will find this one the best examples currently available. I will be available to answer any questions you may have throughout the auction. This vehicle always draws a crowd at the local cars and coffee, and the weekend car shows. The compliments are flattering. As of this morning the odometer shows 12762 km (7912) miles. Thanks again