- 92,180
- Vista, CA
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- 92,180 gasoline silver manual
The motorcar offeredno. 84142 built november 22, 1957 was delivered to porsche importer, max hoffman of ny city in ruby red metallic with sealed beam headlights and tach in miles as its only options. Originally sold to a california resident. It was fitted with engine no. 67751, which still accompanies the car and will be sold together with it. The new speedster is believed to have been purchased by a californian first owner shortly after arriving on us shores, but from that point the early ownership history remains unknown. The history picks up a few decades later, when the speedster was exported to australia, where it came into the collection of noted collector and enthusiast, mr. Jones enjoyed the porsche before selling it on to sydney-based collector, mr. Needing some refurbishment, the new owner entrusted the speedster to porsche specialist morton automotive, who carried out a full restoration and a professional conversion to right hand drive (now back to original steering configuration). When stripping the old paint, it was found that the bodywork was in fine shape, with very little rust, and no major accident damage. The speedster was finished in the period-correct silver exterior color, trimmed with red interior and grey german square weave carpeting, and fitted with black top and side curtains. Mechanically the car received the same level of attention; a lightly tuned 912 engine and transaxle was installed, while the original, matching numbers engine and transaxle was packed up and kept with the car. Kazacos sold the car to a mr. Alexander in 2009, who would continue to use the car for classic car shows and rallies. The speedster remained in australia for the next few years, before returning to north america, where it was acquired by a collector in toronto. Offered here is an excellent example of porsches iconic speedster, the ideal choice for driving events, where it will surely run in front of the pack among other 356s. Offered with its original, matching numbers engine and transmission, none of the cars crucial components have been altered or lost. Expertly restored and ready to take on rallies such as the colorado grand and copperstate 1000, here is a fine speedster that would fit well in any collection.
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