PORSCHE 356 PRE-A 1500 SPEEDSTER-1954 (1954) For sale from Ruote Da Sogno , in Emilia Romana , Italy

PORSCHE 356 PRE-A 1500 SPEEDSTER-1954
CODE RDS00434
The 356 Speedster is regarded as one of the most fascinating cars in history.
Born from an idea of ​​the brilliant American importer Max Hoffman, who in 1950 suggested to Porsche the creation of a car: spider, spartan, light and fast.
The following year the “America Roadster” was born, progenitor of the 356 Speedster. This car represented a success by the public, but a failure from an economic point of view, given that the production costs and consequently the sales costs were very high.
It was therefore decided for a cheaper version, but with the same concepts. To lower costs, they opted for steel bodywork, removable windows with fabric frames, canvas hood without upholstery, smaller windshield, interior reduced to a minimum and two simple lightened seats.
Thus was born the 356 Speedster 1.500, which saw its debut in America in September 1954, while in Europe it had to wait until the summer of 1955
So light and with a brilliant 1,500 cc engine, the Speedster showed off a very reactive dynamic behavior and surprising acceleration, which immediately appealed to lovers of sporty driving. The car, in fact, soon took part in races, where it also obtained some victories. such as the famous actor James Dean, who frequently delighted in competing with his beloved Speedster
Among the various competitions, the Speedster 1500 also took part in the Mille Miglia in 1954; which makes it by right eligible for the most famous historic car competition in the world.
The 356 Speedster 1500 "Pre-A" is in fact particularly sought after by enthusiasts, not only because it was produced in a few examples (especially those built in '54), but also because it is the only one to have the privilege of participating in the 1000 Miglia.
Over the years the 356 Speedster saw some evolutions until 1958, when it was replaced by the 356 convertible D.
Our Porsche 356 Speedster 1500 Pre-A 1954.
- One of the very rare pre-A Speedsters from 1954
- Accompanied by the "Porsche Certificate of Origin"
- Total restoration at the highest level, all documented with photographs
- Car born in white, then repainted in the splendid blue color (original color of the Speedster range)
- Competition conditions
- The car was sold new in the USA, like practically all the '54 Speedsters as this version was initially created for the American market, from an idea of ​​Hoffman (Porsche importer for the USA).
- This is the 197th Speedster built of only 200 units produced in '54
- The last owner bought the car with the intention of participating in the Mille Miglia. So in 2010 a complete restoration was carried out, entrusted to the expert Cattaneo Ermanno di Vercelli.
- The interior was meticulously followed by "Ferraresi"
- Finally, in 2011, after the restoration was completed, the car participated in the 2011 Mille Miglia edition
Over the years this Speedster has continued to take part in other events and demonstrations, then in 2017 the owner decided to carry out a further restoration of the bodywork, entrusting the car to a well-known Paduan restorer "Ghirardi".

ASI gold approved car