CLASSIC VINTAGE SPEEDSTER, 1600CC, 4 SPEED MANUAL, HEAT, HIGH QUALITY BUILD!

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1957 Porsche 356
Stock #2396-CHA

1957 Porsche 356 for Sale

Charlotte Showroom
5400 West WT Harris Blvd
Charlotte. NC 28269
Local/International: (704) 598-2130
Toll-Free: (866) 542-8392
Hours: Mon - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST
Email: sales-cha@streetsideclassics. com Atlanta Showroom
213 Thornton Rd
Lithia Springs. GA 30122
Local/International: (678) 279-1609
Toll-Free: (877) 367-1835
Hours: Mon - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST
Email: sales-atl@streetsideclassics. com Dallas/Fort Worth Showroom
5400 Sandshell Dr
Fort Worth. TX 76137
Local/International: (817) 764-8000
Toll-Free: (855) 877-2707
Hours: Mon - Fri: 9AM - 6PM CST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM CST
Email: sales-dfw@streetsideclassics. com

VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE:   1600 CC BODY STYLE :   Convertible TRANSMISSION:  
4 Speed Manual
EXTERIOR COLOR:   ODOMETER READING:   858 INTERIOR COLOR :      

VEHICLE FEATURES & OPTIONS

Heat. Manual Convertible Top. Seatbelts. Seatbelts-Front. Vinyl Interior. Front Disc Brakes

SELLER REMARKS

Looking for a way to experience the Porsche Speedster legacy without spending six figures? Take a good look at this 1957 Porsche 356 Speedster replica that has been beautifully assembled and finished. and is available for a fraction of the price of a real one. Best of all. it delivers the same visceral experience. the same sounds. the same taut handling as an original. without the worries that come with actually driving a modern masterpiece.


Built by Vintage Speedsters. and with just over 850 miles since it was completed. this car accurately replicates the timeless Speedster shape. Formed in lightweight fiberglass instead of steel. it is instantly recognizable with those curvaceous fenders and chopped down windscreen. The finish work on the body is exceptionally nice. with good panel gaps and no waves in the fiberglass. and there's something to be said for the white paint that will stand out in a sea of bright red and slick silver Speedsters. It's also surprisingly complete. with front and rear bumpers that have been color-matched to the body. stainless side trim. accurate Speedster badges. and even a period-correct luggage rack on the rear deck. Other details that will delight you include the very stylish side mirror which is like a piece of modern sculpture. and the rally-inspired protective cages over the headlights. This one even carries a replica of the original Reutter badge affixed to real Speedsters. making the illusion very compelling.


Blue leather buckets and a painted dash take you back to the early days of sports cars with its back-to-basics attitude. The seats are more comfortable than they look. and it's more like you wear this car than simply sit in it. The big banjo-style steering wheel is very authentic. and gives fingertip control of the steering without looking out of place. Three round gauges face the driver. with the tachometer in the center. as has been Porsche tradition since the earliest days. Anyone who has driven a vintage 356 or even a later 911 will recognize the faces and be instantly at home. The stubby shifter feels good. although it cannot hide its humble origins. but it is nicely finished with a matching blue leather shift boot. There is an upholstered package shelf behind the seats. and the top stows neatly under a matching vinyl top boot. The front-mounted trunk is finished with matching blue carpets. which is probably not authentic. but it makes this fabricated car seem much more finished than most.


Hanging out behind the rear wheels is a 1600cc dual port VW flat four. which is. for all intents and purposes. a close relative of the engines that powered the original Speedsters. Thanks to a robust aftermarket. it can be made to perform as well as or even better than the original motors. and you won't worry about damaging a $20. 00 Porsche engine when you take this one out for some fun. It's fed by a pair of 40mm carburetors and an electric fuel pump. and a big 60 amp alternator is probably overkill for the basic systems aboard this little car. It spins a 4-speed manual transmission. just like the original. and the shift linkage is light and reasonably precise. which is actually very authentic. It's solid underneath with none of the usual VW issues. and has clearly been built to drive with undercoated surfaces and rugged mechanicals throughout. For additional confidence in the turns. this Speedster also sports front disc brakes. Wheels are chrome-plated steel discs with hubcaps wearing 195/55/15 Hankook radials. Like many Porsche 356 Replicas. this car is titled as a 1966 Volkswagen which should still make it exempt from the stringent inspection standards newer cars face in many states.


The fun of a Speedster isn't in all-out speed. and even the originals aren't particularly fast. The joy of driving these cars is in the balance of power. handling. and braking. and they can be driven at 8/10ths without a race track and in complete safety. A modern Porsche with near-200 MPH capabilities needs a lot of room to run. but these cars are happiest on a winding country road where you can clip apexes and match your heel-and-toe downshifts to power out of corners. The feeling of an honest machine going about its business without the insulation of power steering. power brakes. and all the other unnecessary baggage that comes from heavy modern cars is hard to describe.


One drive in this Speedster and you'll be convinced. as Dr. Porsche was. that lightweight cars are a lot of fun to drive. Call today!

1957 Porsche 356 for Sale

 

1957 Porsche 356 for Sale

Stock # 2396-CHA  
Charlotte Showroom
5400 West WT Harris Blvd
Charlotte. NC 28269
Local/International: (704) 598-2130
Toll-Free: (866) 542-8392
Hours: Mon - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST
Email: sales-cha@streetsideclassics. com Atlanta Showroom
213 Thornton Rd
Lithia Springs. GA 30122
Local/International: (678) 279-1609
Toll-Free: (877) 367-1835
Hours: Mon - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST
Email: sales-atl@streetsideclassics. com Dallas/Fort Worth Showroom
5400 Sandshell Dr
Fort Worth. TX 76137
Local/International: (817) 764-8000
Toll-Free: (855) 877-2707
Hours: Mon - Fri: 9AM - 6PM CST
Sat: 9AM - 5PM CST
Email: sales-dfw@streetsideclassics. com

TERMS OF SALE  

1. Per the eBay User Agreement. by placing a bid you are entering into a legally binding contract and are committed to purchasing the vehicle described above. The details of this commitment are further outlined in the eBay User Agreement.

2. Vehicle may be sold by Streetside Classic Cars prior to the end of the auction. Streetside Classic Cars reserves the right to end its auctions early or to cancel bids solely at its discretion and shall not be held liable for any such cancellation.

3. The winning bidder is required to contact Streetside Classic Cars within 24 hours after the close of the auction to finalize the details of the transaction.

4. A $1. 00 non-refundable deposit is required within 48 hours of the auction's close.   This deposit reserves the vehicle and removes it from the market. Acceptable payment types for deposit are: credit card. wire transfer. cashier's check. and money order.

5. If winning bidder does not contact Streetside Classic Cars and submit deposit within 48 hours of auction close. vehicle may be made available to the next highest bidder or another qualified buyer on a first come. first serve basis.

6. Streetside Classic Cars has represented this vehicle to the best of its ability. Prospective bidders are encouraged to contact us directly to provide additional information or answer any questions.

7. Please be aware that all pre-owned vehicles. regardless of age. mileage. or manufacturer are subject to cosmetic wear and mechanical failure. Streetside Classic Cars encourages bidder to have a personal inspection completed prior to delivery to help ensure your satisfaction. Third party inspections are to take place prior to a vehicles shipment or delivery.

8. All vehicles are sold "AS IS" and with no warranties expressed or implied.

9. Final or winning bid price does not include shipping. tax. title. or registration fees. It is the purchaser's responsibility to provide for any state or local taxes and shipping expenses resulting from the sale.

10. We can assist you in delivery through our network of private and commercial carriers. Most of them can deliver the vehicle to your driveway. We assume no responsibility for damages or delays incurred once a vehicle is in a shipper's custody.

11. Streetside Classic Cars bears no liability and shall be held harmless for any complications. expenses. or damages resulting from a failure to meet these terms as they have been set forth and established herein.

12. An additional documentation fee of $199 will be added to the purchase price at the time of sale.

WE WELCOME INTERNATIONAL BUYERS

As an international buyer. it is as easy to purchase a vehicle from us as it is for any domestic buyer.   Please call or email any one of our showrooms at:

Charlotte Showroom Phone:
001-704-598-2130

Email
sales-cha@streetsideclassics. com

Atlanta Showroom Phone:
001-678-279-1609

Email
sales-atl@streetsideclassics. com

Dallas/Fort Worth Showroom Phone:
001-817-764-8000

Email
sales-dfw@streetsideclassics. com

Rest assured. you are dealing with one of the largest classic car dealerships in the United States with one of the largest (500+) vehicles on display. Our sales staff is very knowledgeable and can assist you in every aspect of the purchase.

International buyers welcome!
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If you decide to purchase from us. we require that you give us your complete name. address and phone numbers (home. office. mobile and fax) and a port of entry that handles containers. We do not ship vehicles open (RORO: Roll On Roll Off) due to risk of damage to vehicle and theft of parts.

All international purchases must be paid by bank wire transfer in US Dollar funds only.

Once we have received the funds. we will prepare the car for international shipment through one of our approved land and ocean carriers. We file all the necessary documents for export. deliver the car to a US port. secure it in containers and board an ocean carrier. We can land a vehicle to any port worldwide handling container traffic. We export cars regularly and are familiar with export requirements. You. or your agent. are responsible for Custom clearing the vehicle and registration in your own country.

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