Location: Santa Monica, California

$106,700 USD | Sold

• 3,164-cc, 217-hp flat six-cylinder engine
• Five-speed manual gearbox
• Reported with original paint & interior
• Rare optional air conditioning
• Manuals & toolkit
• Comes with original Fuchs wheels & steering wheel
• Limited production
• Certificate of Authenticity

Addendum

Please note that due to California emissions, this car can only be offered to a dealer or out-of-state resident. Please see an Auctions America Car Specialist for more details.

Porsche’s original 356 Speedster, built between 1954 and 1959, was a less-expensive model and more a pure driver’s car, so was the 1989 version.

Two versions were available, a narrow body and a more popular Turbo-look wide body that had flared fenders. In this club-racing oriented model, they were an appropriate addition, as they covered the fat racing tires needed for track days and spirited driving. All Speedsters received a short, wraparound, removable windscreen, and a single-layer light emergency-folding top, which was stored under a color-keyed fiberglass tonneau behind the driver.

Just as with the 356 Speedster, the 911 Speedster rapidly became collectible. Porsche built a total of 2,104, including a mere 830 wide bodies for the U.S. Only a handful of Speedsters now trade hands in any given year and many of those are either modified or so low in mileage they can’t be truly enjoyed. Rare optional air conditioning and radio with CD allow for comfortable touring, but the lowered Speedster seats, short shifter, and limited-slip differential are ready for the next track day.

Presented with its original paint and interior, this example is reported with 78,000 original miles and comes with its original Fuchs wheels and steering wheel included along with the factory 911 Turbo & Carrera manual, Carrera owner’s manual, supplemental 911 Speedster manual, Porsche warranty, maintenance manual and toolkit.

Certificate of Authenticity

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