1957 | Porsche 356 A Carrera Speedster 1500 GS

Vehicle Location: Bovenden

Highlights:

• From the renowned Aumann Collection
• Extremely rare and highly sought-after Porsche 356 A GS Speedster
• Long-term ownership by American enthusiasts, now returned to Germany
• Silver Metallic with black interior and black soft-top
• Complete historical documentation, tonneau cover, spare wheel, and tool roll

History & Background:
The offered Porsche 356 A GS Speedster – chassis 83607 – left the Porsche factory on 12 July 1957, confirmed by correspondence with Porsche Classic. The Reutter body was originally finished in Silver Metallic, paired with a red leather interior. According to the Kardex, the car was first delivered to dealer Gerstenmaier in Baden-Baden.

Over the following decades, the vehicle lived a storied life in the USA: initially in Michigan, later from 1982 in Champaign, Illinois. In June 1991, it was acquired by the Aumann Collection from Westport Motors in St. Louis, Missouri. After being air-freighted back to Frankfurt, a meticulous restoration returned the car to its original condition.

Engine & Technical Condition:
In December 2024, the engine was inspected and optimized by the renowned specialist Karl Hloch to ensure maximum reliability. The car presents itself in excellent technical condition, with originality and authenticity fully preserved.

Motorsport History (Spyder Engine 90026):
This car boasts a fascinating racing history, documented through Spyder engine 90026:

• 23 April 1955: Delivered in Porsche 550 Spyder 550-0037
• 08 May 1955: Hockenheim – Rhein Cup Race (Driver: Friedrich Victor Rolff)
• 28 May 1955: Nürburgring – Eifel Race (Driver: Friedrich Victor Rolff)
• 03 July 1955: Halle/Saale Track (Driver: Friedrich Kretschmann)
• 14 August 1955: Sachsenring (Driver: Friedrich Kretschmann)
• 28 August 1955: 500 km Nürburgring (Driver: Friedrich Kretschmann)
• 11 September 1955: Belgrade – International GP (Driver: Friedrich Kretschmann)
• 25 September 1955: Belgrade, Yugoslavia (Driver: Friedrich Kretschmann)
• 08 April 1956: Bavaria Rallye (Driver: Friedrich Kretschmann)

This vehicle combines motorsport heritage, exceptional restoration, and provenance from one of Europe’s most significant collections. It is a true piece of automotive history appealing to both collectors and enthusiasts.

Included Accessories:

• Historical documents
• Tonneau cover
• Spare wheel
• Tool roll

Disclaimer: All accessory information without guarantee; subject to change, prior sale, and errors excepted.