This 1957 Porsche 356A 1600 Speedster is a fully matching numbers example that has been owned by the seller since 1962. This is a running and driving car that is offered with its Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and a comprehensive photo gallery verifying this chassis (83244) still has original engine #65157 and transmission #14039. Still wearing its factory correct Signal Red paint, the car will need restoration and rust repair but appears very complete down to the tool kit and Speedster side curtains. It has not been modified in any way and the seller drives it around town for fun. It has been garaged for decades and starts and drives with transmission, brakes, and lights fully operational as can be seen in this short video. This is one of the most exciting submissions we’ve featured and looks to be an excellent basis for a sympathetic restoration effort.

This is a very honest car with original details inside and out. The seller is the third owner and does a good job photographing rust areas, which can be seen in the lower doors and underbody structural channels. The car had a total exterior repaint in 1967. Lacquer was used which has faded. The chassis number 83244, original engine stamping 65157, and other identifying numbers can be seen below and in the full gallery.

The right front is dented but overall sheet metal is straight and original. Note the single Reutter badge on the passenger fender which is correct for ’57. Chrome side trim is included in a spares package along with other items like all four hubcaps and removable Speedster side curtains. It is missing the Speedster fender badges. The white soft top folds up and down easily. All wheels are date stamped 2/57.

The interior is also very correct with original Speedster seats and proper unmodified dash. The original steering wheel remains in addition to gold Porsche dash script and all working instruments. There are some holes in the drivers side floor which are documented below. Note the small gas can located inside the spare tire under the hood, a rare and cool period accessory that has been with the car for decades.

Rust repair will be essential. Typical corrosion can be seen in the trailing arm pivot supports, front lower support channels, and elsewhere viewable below. Some of the worst areas can be seen above.

All the spare parts photographed are included with the car. Of note is the replacement Speedster tool kit complete with pouch and original 356A Driver’s Manual.

The seller drives the car around town regularly, but not across the country as he did in the ’60s. Here is another short video of the car being driven back into the garage. The car sounds reasonably healthy and it’s cool to see the long-term owner in the driver’s seat.

Including in the sale is a large history file including the 1962 Florida title and Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. Be sure to check out the full photo gallery here on Flickr.