To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Munich event, 23 November 2024.

• One of approximately 3,000 examples of the 356 A Speedster built between 1955 and 1959
• Powered by an air-cooled, 1,571-cc, four-cylinder Type 616/12 boxer engine
• Presented in red over a black leather interior; complemented by tonneau top, spare wheel, and tool roll
• Benefits from restoration work performed largely to original specification
• A contender for renewed restoration or to be enjoyed in its current form

Correspondence with Porsche shows that this US-specification 356 A Speedster was built in June 1956. Originally finished in white over a red interior and equipped with a 1600 S air-cooled, flat-four engine numbered 61934 (according to a copy of the Kardex) it was imported to New York via Max Hoffmann’s famed distributor.

After a stint in Jacksonville, Florida, the repainted car was advertised for sale in the 21 July 1986 edition of Antique, Custom & Sportscar Trader. Described as having had a “complete professional restoration, original and correct, red lacquer, black interior”, the asking price was $21,000. It was purchased by The Aumann Collection, who smartly negotiated the price down to $19,000, before enjoying the Speedster in Sarasota. Chassis 82351 was then shipped from Miami to Bremerhaven, Germany in May 1994.

Complemented by a history file, tool roll, tonneau cover, and spare wheel, this 356 further benefits from long-term custodianship and is ready to be driven in its current form or is a contender for renewed restoration. To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/auctions/mu24/.