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Highlights
- Built by highly regarded specialists Vintage Speedsters in 2017
- Detailed evocation of the sought-after ‘T2’ with teardrop rear lights
- Beautifully presented in white with detailed tan leather interior
- 1.6L air cooled engine with 4spd manual box
- Displayed by wealthy California first keeper in his office for many years
- Featured at 2020 Amelia Island Concours D’Elegance event
- Only 1,107km (631 miles) from new
- Part of current keeper’s high end collection since arriving in UK in 2020
The Appeal
Porsche built just 500 or so 356 1600 Supers. That, plus its considerable beauty, likely explains why original cars are the preserve of those with the deepest of pockets. This highly detailed evocation by Arizona specialist Vintage Speedsters is far more accessible than the £500,000 an original commands, and therefore considerably more usable.
Not that it has been used that much. The odometer shows just 1,107 km (631 miles), and the car’s interesting backstory supports that. We’re told its very wealthy first keeper commissioned it as a detailed replica of the 1957 T2 1600 Super, with its teardrop rear lights and lower number plate light. It was finished in white with a carefully wrought interior in tan leather and chromed steel wheels and equipped with a 1.6L air cooled flat four engine. When it was completed in 2017, he displayed it in his office right beside his desk. The car later went on display at the 2020 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, where it reportedly drew large crowds.
The UK vendor bought the car when it arrived in the UK in December 2020. It joined his large high-end collection, where it has been carefully dry stored and used very sparingly. The result is a beautifully presented example in great condition.
This 356 is not to be confused with some lesser replicas. As you can see in the photos, this is a highly detailed Vintage Speedster evocation with exceptionally low mileage.
Key Information
- Mileage: 1,017 km (631 miles) indicated
- Country of registration: United Kingdom (previously USA)
- Technical inspection status: exempt
- Technical specs: 1.6L 4cyl air cooled engine, 4spd manual gearbox
- Paperwork: V5C, 1 key
The Detail
- Built by Vintage Speedsters of Arizona in 2017
- Originally featured in first keeper’s office as a display item
- Evocation of the T2 with teardrop rear lights and lower number plate light
- Finished in white with gold badging and chrome steel wheels
- Fitted with Pirelli tyres
- Paintwork and fittings in very good condition as shown
- Fitted with rear luggage rack
- Tan tonneau fitted to match interior
- Bespoke leather trimmed tan interior with bucket seats and leather dash
- High quality carpets through cabin and ‘frunk’ to match seats
- Three spoke wood-rimmed steering wheel
- Headlamp mesh protectors
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