Highlights
- Completed in 1996 believed to be from a well-regarded Pilgrim Speedster kit
- Period-style red bucket seats with cream carpet and red piping
- Porsche 356 replica wheels painted in cream
- Detailed with age-appropriate gold badging
The Appeal
The iconic Porsche Speedster was born in 1954 at the request of legendary North American importer Max Hoffman, who sought a stripped-down, lightweight roadster to rival British sports cars of the era.
This Speedster faithfully captures the essence of that legendary vehicle while offering the reliability and accessibility of Volkswagen mechanicals. Completed in 1996, this particular example presents a charming combination of cream exterior paintwork complemented by tasteful red interior details and period-correct styling touches. The original Porsche 356 was not dissimilar in its engineering and construction from that of the Volkswagen Beetle, upon which it is believed to be Pilgrim is based. It therefore offers a highly authentic period-correct driving experience.
For enthusiasts seeking classic Porsche aesthetics with more manageable ownership costs, this Speedster evocation offers an appealing alternative to the hard-to-obtain originals.
This Speedster faithfully captures the essence of that legendary vehicle while offering the reliability and accessibility of Volkswagen mechanicals. Completed in 1996, this particular example presents a charming combination of cream exterior paintwork complemented by tasteful red interior details and period-correct styling touches. The original Porsche 356 was not dissimilar in its engineering and construction from that of the Volkswagen Beetle, upon which it is believed to be Pilgrim is based. It therefore offers a highly authentic period-correct driving experience.
For enthusiasts seeking classic Porsche aesthetics with more manageable ownership costs, this Speedster evocation offers an appealing alternative to the hard-to-obtain originals.
History and Paperwork
- Completed in 1996 from a kit supplied to the original builder
- Based on a 1966 Volkswagen Beetle floorpan/chassis
- Registered as a 1966 Volkswagen on the HPI report (original donor chassis)
- Offered with the current V5C Registration Document
- 10,403 miles indicated
- Exempt from MOT and road tax
- Right-hand drive
- Will need some light recommissioning before use
The Condition
- Period-correct aesthetic, including finer details
- Cream exterior paintwork presents very well
- Age-correct gold badging
- Interior features cream carpet with red piping
- Period-style red bucket seats appear in good condition for their age
- Red dash top adds a sporty contrast to the interior
- Three-spoke sports steering wheel finishes the interior nicely
- Porsche 356 replica wheels painted in cream
- Tonneau cover included and in good order
The Mechanics
- 1.6-litre Volkswagen air-cooled flat-four
- Four-speed manual transmission
- Based on a 1966 Volkswagen Beetle floorpan/chassis
- Offers improved performance compared to a standard Beetle due to favourable power-to-weight ratio and twin-carb conversion
- Well-presented engine compartment
- Reportedly in good driving order
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