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1957 PORSCHE 356A SPEEDSTER RACE CAR

Convertible BODY TYPE
Skirmants 1620cc race engine ENGINE
4-speed manual TRANSMISSION

1957 Porsche 356 Race Car Description:

Features of this vehicle include:
  • VIN# 83488
  • This car was raced since the late 1950's (possibly since new)
  • Campaigned by Caranza Racing of New Jersey
  • Originally with white & black colors, magnesium wheels and racing slicks
  • Current owner bought car in 1988 as race car from Auto Week ad
  • Car was raced regularly until 2014 when he retired
  • This car was featured on cover of Duane Spencer's 356 book (1989)
  • This car shows the evolution of how the Speedsters were raced in the 50's and 60's up to current day vintage races
  • Car is very original - never crashed or rusty; has title
  • COA and matching #'s hood, doors, body stamping
  • Original floor, longitudinals & battery box
  • Fuchs 6x15 alloys; match car color
  • 2-tine silver & blue racing stripes
  • Skirmants 1620cc race engine
  • 160hp on dyno; deep sump oil system
  • 4-speed 356 race transmission (BEBA) Skirmants
  • Padded roll bar & cage
  • 356 C disc brakes & dual master cylinder
  • Reinforced front & rear suspension
  • Fire system & race seat
  • This car is ready to race SVRA, HSR, Monterey Historics, PCA Club Racing, or a track day at your favorite track
  • 2007 Road & Track overall concours winner at Elkhart Lake, WI

Features:

Item location:Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
VIN:00000000000000000
Year:1957
Make:Porsche
Model:356
Type:Convertible
Trim:Race Car
Color:Silver
Interior color:Black
Engine:Skirmants 1620cc race engine
Cylinders:4
Transmission:4-speed manual
Drive type:RWD
Drive side:Left-hand drive
Vehicle Title:Clear