1955 | Porsche 356 1600 Speedster

1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A 1600 Speedster – The Pure Formula of Driving Joy and Heritage

Some cars are beautiful. Others are fast. And then there are those that define an entire era—like this Porsche 356 Pre-A 1600 Speedster. A car built not just to be driven, but to look damn good while doing it. And this one? It's the last hurrah of a generation—a rare late Pre-A that breathes history and lives the road.

Engineering – The Big Bang of the Sports Car

Beneath the seductively low rear deck lies an air-cooled 1.6-liter flat-four producing 60 hp—more than enough to drop jaws on sidewalks in the 1950s. Engine number 60070 makes this Speedster truly special: the 70th 1600 engine ever built—and of course: matching numbers!

✔️ 1,582 cm³ displacement – the maximum for a Pre-A
✔️ 44 kW (60 hp) – doesn’t sound like much, but feels like plenty
✔️ 4-speed manual – crisp, direct, analog to the core
✔️ Rear-wheel drive – because luggage goes up front

Engine and gearbox were recently overhauled in Belgium, including a new clutch—ready for alpine passes or the Mille Miglia.

Style – Red Rules!

Originally delivered in red with black vinyl, now featuring elegant beige leather—most likely redone during its restoration in Italy about 20 years ago. The new beige fabric top completes the look: classic, confident, timeless.

The odometer shows just 2,718 km—presumably since restoration. What matters is the condition: excellent, with patina that tells stories without feeling tired.

History – Hoffman, Italy, Belgium

Originally delivered through Max Hoffman in New York—the man without whom the Speedster wouldn't exist.

✔️ Built in October 1955 – one of the last Pre-A Speedsters ever
✔️ Later moved to Italy, stored for years
✔️ Restored around 20 years ago, now Belgian-registered
✔️ Rich documentation: factory data sheet copy, Italian papers, ASI certificate, photos, invoices

And yes—the original tool roll is still present. If you know, you know.

Mille Miglia? Zoute Grand Prix? Absolutely.

This 356 Pre-A Speedster is not just a collector's item—it’s road-ready, reliable, and event-qualified. Zoute Grand Prix, Ennstal Classic, Mille Miglia—this Porsche is eligible and welcome.

Conclusion – A Speedster isn’t a car. It’s a lifestyle.

Owning a Porsche 356 Speedster is like keeping a piece of jazz history in your garage. Raw, pure, emotional—no frills, no filters. And this one? A rare final chapter in the Pre-A story. Fully documented, mechanically spot-on, with original engine and traceable provenance.

This isn’t driving curves. It’s signing them.

🛑 Still thinking? Then maybe this isn’t for you. A Speedster doesn’t call. It seduces.

Kardex and CoA available upon request.