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1954 Porsche 356 Speedster

This Porsche 356 is an early-built example and is among the very first Speedsters built within the 1954 production run of 200 cars. When new, it was sold through the Hoffman Motor Car Company in New York City to Joe Vittone's Volkswagen dealership in Riverside, California. Skip Hudson purchased the white Speedster and began making modifications necessary to prepare it for racing. The car was raced by drivers Skip Hudson and Dan Gurney as the duo perfected their skill at speed.

The car was entered in the Torrey Pines race in January of 1955. After just 15 laps, Hudson was in 3rd place. Unfortunately, he amassed nearly 70 infractions from race officials who feared that Hudson was out of control, and was given the black flag. Later, Hudson was able to clear his infractions.

In April 22 of 1956, Hudson entered this Speedster into the Pebble Beach Road Races. The car was in the lead. On the 11th lap, Hudson took a corner too fast and drifted off course. Despite moderate damage, he continued, finishing in 2nd place.

The interim history of the car is not known. In 1994, Walter Kolouch discovered the car in poor condition in McMinnville, Oregon. The car underwent an extensive three-year restoration. The engine and transmission are both factory-original to 80032. After the restoration work was completed, the car was sold to Jerry Seinfeld, who kept the car for a short time.

In January 1997, the car was purchased by Michael Kittredge. It was later sold through an East Coast dealer to Peter Kinsey. Two years later, it was sold via the same dealer to John Vargas. In early 2006 the car was sold to Anthony Angotti. In August of that year, the car was show at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

In 2012, the car was offered for sale at the Pebble Beach auction presented by Gooding & Company. The car was estimated to sell for $275,000 - $350,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $286,000 inclusive of buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2012

2012 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $275,000-USD $350,000 
Sale Price :
USD $286,000

1954 Porsche 356 Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Porsche 356

(Data based on Model Year 1954 sales)
1954 Porsche 356 1500 Speedster
Chassis#: 80159
Sold for USD$302,000
  2024 RM Sothebys : ModaMiami
 
1954 Porsche 356 'Pre-A' 1500 S Cabriolet by Reutter
Chassis#: 60489
Sold for USD$232,862
  2023 RM Sothebys : Munich
 
1954 Porsche 356 'Pre-A' 1500 Cabriolet
Chassis#: 60597
Sold for USD$376,956
  2023 Bonhams : Festival of Speed
 
1954 Porsche 356 PRE-A 1500
Chassis#: 52140
Sold for USD$163,209
  2023 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris
 
1954 Porsche 356 Pre- A 1500 Coupe
Chassis#: 51678
Sold for USD$295,400
  2023 Bonhams : Scottsdale Auction
 
1954 PORSCHE 356 PRE-A 1500 COUPE
Chassis#: 52257
Sold for USD$257,600
  2022 Bonhams : Scottsdale Arizona
 
1954 Porsche 356 1500 S Speedster by Reutter
Chassis#: 80061
Sold for USD$687,000
  2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey
 
1954 Porsche 356 1500 Cabriolet by Reutter
Chassis#: 60651
Sold for USD$229,395
  2020 RM Sothebys : Open Roads, The European Summer Auction
 
1954 Porsche 356 1500 Super Pré A Cabriolet
Chassis#: 60646
Sold for USD$234,930
  2020 Artcurial : Retromobile
 
1954 Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster Coachwork by Reutter
Chassis#: 80155
Sold for USD$220,000
  2018 Bonhams : Scottsdale
 
1954 Porsche 356 Super Speedster
Chassis#: 80052
Sold for USD$352,000
  2017 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
 
1954 Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster by Reutter
Chassis#: 80075
Sold for USD$375,672
  2017 RM Sothebys : Villa Erba
 
1954 Porsche 356 Pre A Cabriolet
Chassis#: 60635
Sold for USD$390,378
  2016 Coys : Schloss Dyck
 
1954 Porsche 356 Pre-A 1600 Speedster by Reutter
Chassis#: 80058
Sold for USD$308,235
  2014 RM Auctions : Monaco
 
1954 Porsche 356 1500 Speedster
Chassis#: 80032
Sold for USD$286,000
  2012 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach Auction
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1954 Porsche 356 Pre A
Sold for USD$145,784
  2012 Coys Auctions - Techno Classica
 
1954 Porsche 356 Pre A
Chassis#: 51957
Sold for USD$132,052
  2012 Coys - Techno Classica, Essen Germany
 
1954 Porsche 356 pré-A coupé
Sold for USD$194,641
  2012 Artcurial Motorcars at Rétromobile
 
1954 Porsche 356 'bent-window' Coupe
Chassis#: 52410
Sold for USD$93,600
  2012 Bonhams - The Scottsdale Sale, Az
 
1954 Porsche 356 1300S Cabriolet
Chassis#: 60658
Sold for USD$124,848
  2007 RM Auctions - Automobiles of London
 

Porsche 356s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1954 Porsche 356's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1954 Porsche 356 Pre-A 1500 Coupe522572023 Mecum : Monterey$235,000$275,000$325,000
1954 Porsche 356 Pre-A 1500 Coupé514512022 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival $195,000$250,000
1954 Porsche 356 Pre-A Cabriolet by Reutter606412019 RM Sothebys : Essen $250,000$280,000
1954 Porsche 356 Pre-A 1500 Bent window526972018 Artcurial : Retromobile $180,000$280,000
1954 Porsche 356 Pre-A 1500 Speedster801962017 Bonhams : The Padua Auction $420,000$500,000
1954 Porsche 356 Pre-A Cabriolet605682017 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island $250,000$350,000
1954 Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster801442016 Mecum : Monterey$220,000  
1954 Porsche 356 Competition Car518782016 Coys : Schloss Dyck $140,000$150,000
1954 Porsche 356 Pre-A Cabriolet Emory Outlaw 2015 Auctions America California$180,000  
1954 Porsche 356 Pre-A Coupe524762015 WorldWide Auctions Houston Classic Auction $125,000$150,000
1954 Porsche 356 1500S Coupe 2013 Mecum Auctions Monterey$105,000  
1954 PORSCHE SPEEDSTER REPLICAWA982046412008 Silver Auction Seattle/Bellevue$16,000  
1954 PORSCHE SPEEDSTER 2003 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auction November 2003$75,000  

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1954 Porsche 356

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1954 Porsche 356 vehicle information
Speedster
Chassis #: 80005
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Coupe 2+2
Chassis #: 52013
1954 Porsche 356 vehicle information
Speedster
Coachwork: Reutter Karosserie
1954 Porsche 356 vehicle information
Cabriolet
Chassis #: 60568
Engine #: 33108
1954 Porsche 356 vehicle information
Speedster
Coachwork: Reutter Karosserie
Chassis #: 80032
Engine #: 33688
1954 Porsche 356 vehicle information
Speedster
Coachwork: Reutter Karosserie