Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1957 Porsche 356A Speedster replica.
A car’s life doesn’t have to end when the odometer hits a certain number. Engine wears out? You can get it rebuilt, replace it with the same one from a donor car, or swap in a more powerful crate engine. Smash in a fender? There’s always the junkyard or, depending on your car, you can get a new panel – even a new frame – from an aftermarket company. Another option is a replica, especially if you want a vehicle with a certain look, such as a Shelby Cobra. Classic Porsches that went out of production decades ago live on (in a way) thanks to companies such as JPS Motorsports and Vintage Motorcars. This 1957 Porsche 356A Speedster replica was built by a San Diego-based company called EuroFineCars approximately seven years ago, according to the private seller. The registration they received when they bought the car two years ago indicated this build was based on a 1969 car. However, the California Assigned Identification Number appears to correspond with a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle.
Introduced in the 1956 model year as an evolution of the 356, the 356A was available with a variety of engine options and could be ordered with the Cabriolet, Speedster, or Convertible D body style for open-air driving if the coupe didn’t seem stimulating enough. Porsche distinguished the 356A from its predecessor with a curved one-piece windshield, a front compartment lid handle with an inset Porsche crest, and, starting in March 1957, teardrop-shaped taillights.
As configured, EuroFineCars’ Speedster replica comes in a bluish shade of silver metallic, which gives the fiberglass body a clean simplicity with just a splash of color. Exterior elements include bright side and rocker trim, gold badging, tan removable window panels, a retractable tan soft top, and a luggage rack. Service records, two sets of keys, and a car cover will come with the purchase of the vehicle. While some cars look perfect for a romantic dinner out, this speedster would be great for driving out along the coast at sunset and finding a mom-and-pop place for ice cream.
The cabin has diamond-stitched saddle vinyl seating for two, a handsome wood-rimmed steering wheel, lap belts, and a modern AM/FM stereo with Bluetooth and USB connectivity. The equally modern digital odometer shows only 3,291 kilometers (2,044 miles).
As the seller states, their mechanic told them the 1,776cc flat-4 received new seals. In addition, the carburetor, spark plugs, fuel tank, fuel tank sending unit, fuel filter, fuel line, fuel pump, brake master cylinder, and the seal for the four-speed manual transaxle were replaced within the last two years.
From the sounds of it, this 356A replica has plenty of miles left to go. And the brutal heat makes now a great time to go by the water and get a refreshing treat. This car’s a no-brainer for that kind of getaway. The only thing to figure out is which flavor of ice cream to get.
The auction for this EuroFineCars 1957 Porsche 356A Speedster replica ends Monday, June 17, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. (PDT)
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