Vehicle Details
- Year: 1957
- Make: Porsche
- Model: 356A Speedster 1600
- VIN: 83395
- Mileage Shown: 1,366mi (TMU)
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Signal Red
- Seller Type: Dealer
- Dealer Fees: None
- Location: Los Angeles, CA 90016
- Country: United States of America
- Lot #: V-0061079
An open-top driver’s car with a minimal lightweight design and a distinctive low-profile silhouette, the legendary Porsche 356A Speedster was launched in 1955 at the behest of American car importer Max Hoffman. This 1957 Porsche 356A 1600 Speedster benefits from a complete restoration carried out between 2021 and 2022 by Brant Parsons of Shamrock Racing. Presented in its original combination of Signal Red over Beige leather upholstery with optional Coupe seats, this 356A Speedster is now being offered for auction out of California accompanied by a numbers matching Kardex and Porsche Production Specifications Certificate. Click here to view the previous PCARMARKET listing.
Created using the steel body of the 356A Cabriolet stripped of its trimmings, the Speedster features a lower-raked windscreen and roll-up side curtains in favor of glass windows. This example was imported new by the Hoffman company factory-finished in Signal Red and has reportedly undergone a full restoration to its original specifications. Equipment includes factory sealed-beam headlights, U.S. market bumpers, dual chrome mirrors, 15” slotted steel wheels with chrome hubcaps, and a tan convertible top with a matching tonneau cover and side curtains.
Replicating its original appearance, the cabin has been restored with new square weave carpeting and Beige leather upholstery covering the seats, upper dashboard, and door panels. The car was factory-equipped with optional Coupe seats and a set of matching Speedster seats is also included with the sale. Accessories include a white two-spoke steering wheel, a body-colored dashboard, black rubber floor mats, and analog VDO gauges.
Power comes from an original Type 616/1 1.6-liter flat-four engine that was reportedly rebuilt along with its numbers matching Type 644 4-speed manual gearbox during the restoration. The brakes, suspension, steering, and electrical systems were restored as well.
This sale will include owner’s manuals, a toolkit, a spare tire, a set of Speedster seats, a Porsche Production Specifications Certificate, a Kardex, and a clean title.
The seller would like you to know: “This is a fantastic vehicle from the Shamrock Racing Collection.”
Auction Results
- Highest Bid: $257,000
- Auction End: Sep 04, 2025 08:00:32PM UTC
- Number of Bids: 55
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@Twosevengarage uploaded pics of fuse panel / wiring, carpet edges etc. pics taken today at your request.
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@Porscheloverforever please reach out direct and we can arrange
Is it possible to view the car?
Thanks
Beautiful car! I am trying to find information on the restoration but do not see that Shamrock Racing performs restorations. I have reached out to them but have not heard back yet. Could you please provide contact information for Brant Parsons?
Would sure love some interior pictures. Thank you.
Do you have more pictures of the wiring? Preferably the fuse distribution I would like to see the end of the connectors. In the engine bay. It looks like the wiring is not OEM period correct. They did not have heat shrink from the factory when the 356s were being produced. I’m interested in this vehicle I’m comparing it to a factory Restored 356 speedster that I have in my collection. If you could also provide photos of the carpet trim, that would be appreciated too. That will help with the authenticity of this restoration.
Hi Bidders!
This is a fantastic numbers matching speedster from a well known collection. It’s worth mentioning that it received a sympathetic restoration, as it was never a rotted out junk yard car. It was always a taken care of car in good working order. The interior had been changed to black at some point and coupe comfort seats were put to the side, as was the original gearbox. When it was acquired by Shamrock, Brant was instructed to return it to its correct original spec. Matching # gearbox was repaired and installed, interior was returned to correct tan, coupe seats in and speedster seats to the side, but redone at same time in tan. Brant was working on 356 when they were new, he prepared many cars for Peking to Paris, Lemans classic etc. the car is dialed in and ready to enjoy. Happy to answer any questions if bidders want to reach out directly.
-Marlon
@Epicmc just uploaded kardex
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