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1956 Porsche 356A Roadster

  • Chassis Number: 82520
  • Engine Number: 62584
  • Gearbox Number: 10489
This 1956 Porsche 356A 1600 Speedster was offered for sale at the 2007 Sports and Classic Car Auction presented by The Worldwide Group, in Hilton Head Island, SC where it was estimated to sell for $150,000 - $200,000. It has been owned by the same care-taker since 1974. It was treated to a restoration in 2005. It is finished in the correct White exterior with red leather upholstery and matching carpet interior. Power is from the 1582cc four-cylinder engine which produces around 70 horsepower.

The history of the 356 Porsche was one that was driven by many influences, including racing and a drive for commercial success. In 1954, the first new sales-driven model was the Speedster, which had come about through the request of the legendary U.S. importer, Max Hoffman. He requested special models be produced for the US marketplace to accommodate the special needs and demands of this market. The Speedster was designed to meet a specific price point, was equipped with minimal equipment and no accoutrements. It set the buyer back just $2,995; for that the new owner got small seats, a tiny top, and small side curtain windows. This also provided a low amount of weight and took advantage of the Porsche's engine. The cars had great road handling, braking, and acceleration. They had many accomplishments on the racing circuit, providing podium finishes for their drivers and bringing much glory to the Porsche marque.

After four years of production, 4,882 examples were built, surpassing the 356 Cabriolet by more than 55% over the same time period.

At auction this magnificent automobile shone brightly as bidding quickly surpassed the estimated low-end value. The excellent restoration, completed only a few months prior to the auction, was still very fresh. Its matching numbers and nearly 100% originally made it a price for any serious collector. As the gavel fell, a high bid of $165,000 including buyer's premium was enough to secure the car.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2007

2007 The Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $150,000-USD $200,000 
Sale Price :
USD $165,000

1956 Porsche 356A Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Porsche 356A

(Data based on Model Year 1956 sales)
1956 Porsche 356 'Pre-A' 1600 Speedster
Chassis#: 81154
Sold for USD$395,500
  2024 Broad Arrow Auctions : Amelia
 
1956 Porsche 356A Speedster
Chassis#: 82813
Sold for USD$335,500
  2023 Mecum : Monterey
 
1956 Porsche 356A 1500 GS Carrera Speedster
Chassis#: 82190
Sold for USD$935,000
  2023 Mecum : Monterey
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1956 Porsche 356 A 1600 Super Speedster by Reutter
Chassis#: 82431
Sold for USD$313,000
  2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey
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1956 Porsche 356 Pre-A 1500 Super Speedster
Chassis#: 80903
Sold for USD$362,500
  2023 Bonhams : Scottsdale Auction
 
1956 Porsche 356 A 1600 Super Speedster by Reutter
Chassis#: 82106
Sold for USD$335,000
  2023 RM Sothebys : Arizona
 
1956 Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster by Reutter
Chassis#: 82741
Sold for USD$357,500
  2022 RM Sothebys : Gene Ponder Collection
 
1956 PORSCHE 356 A SPEEDSTER
Chassis#: 81120
Sold for USD$522,000
  2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
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1956 PORSCHE 356 A 'EUROPEAN' CABRIOLET
Chassis#: 61064
Sold for USD$434,000
  2022 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach
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1956 Porsche 356 A 1600 Super Speedster by Reutter
Chassis#: 82106
Sold for USD$307,500
  2022 RM Sothebys : Monterey
 
1956 Porsche 356 A 1600 Cabriolet 'Project'
Chassis#: 61428
Sold for USD$155,662
  2022 RM Sothebys : Monaco Grimaldi Forum
 
1956 PORSCHE 356 A SPEEDSTER
Chassis#: 82181
Sold for USD$379,000
  2022 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction
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1956 PORSCHE 356 A SUPER COUPE
Chassis#: 57011
Sold for USD$67,200
  2022 Gooding & Company : Amelia Island Auction
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1956 Porsche 356 A 1600 Cabriolet by Reutter
Chassis#: 61461
Sold for USD$236,500
  2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall
 
1956 Porsche 356 A Carrera 1500 GS Coupe by Reutter
Chassis#: 57998
Sold for USD$472,500
  2021 RM Sothebys : Monterey
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1956 PORSCHE 356A 1600S T1 SPEEDSTER
Chassis#: 82835
Sold for USD$367,816
  2020 Bonhams : The Bonmont Sale
 
1956 Porsche 356 A 1600 Speedster by Reutter
Chassis#: 82071
Sold for USD$291,500
  2020 RM Sothebys : Shift/Monterey
 
1956 PORSCHE 356A OUTLAW COUPE
Chassis#: 56306
Sold for USD$142,800
  2020 Bonhams : Quail Motorcar Auction
 
1956 Porsche 356 A 1600 Coupé by Reutter
Chassis#: 56964
Sold for USD$103,861
  2020 RM : The European Sale featuring the Petitjean Collection
 
1956 Porsche 356 A Speedster
Chassis#: 82549
Sold for USD$340,500
  2020 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona
 

Porsche 356As That Failed To Sell At Auction

1956 Porsche 356A's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1956 Porsche 356 A cabriolet 1600613502023 Artcurial : Le Mans Classic $190,000$230,000
1956 Porsche 356 A Coupe Outlaw565152022 Broad Arrow Auctions : West Palm Beach $125,000$150,000
1956 Porsche 356 A 1600S T1 Speedster820782021 Silverstone Auctions : The Classic Sale at Silverstone   
1956 Porsche 356A 1600 Speedster Coachwork by Reutter826392019 Bonhams : Amelia Island $350,000$450,000
1956 Porsche 356A Carrera GS/GT Coupé567782019 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais $420,000$560,000
1956 Porsche 356 A Speedster821172019 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale Arizona $450,000$550,000
1956 Porsche 356A 1500 Carrera GS Coupe561182018 Bonhams : Scottsdale $750,000$900,000
1956 Porsche 356 A 1500 GS Carrera Custom560832016 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach $550,000$750,000
1956 PORSCHE 356A SPEEDSTER826422016 Bonhams Goodwood Members' Meeting $340,000$400,000
1956 Porsche 356A Speedster820112015 Rick Cole Monterey $275,000$295,000
1956 Porsche 356 Speedster820112014 Rick Cole Auctions : Monterey$303,600$225,000$295,000
1956 Porsche 356A Speedster828562013 Coys Techno Classica $150,000$170,000
1956 Porsche 356A Super Speedster 1600S Engine, Nut and Bolt Restoration 2013 Mecum Houston, Tx$220,000  
1956 Porsche 356 Speedster Re-Creation 2011 Barrett JacksonLas Vegas   
1956 Porsche 356A 1600 Speedster827302011 Bonhams Les Grandes Marques à Monaco $135,000$155,000
1956 Porsche 356A Speedster825602010 FAIRFIELD COUNTY CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE, EXCEPTIONAL COLLECTORS' MOTORCARS AND AUTOMOBILIA $160,000$180,000
1956 Porsche 356A Speedster 2010 Auctions America : Auburn Collector Car Auction$112,000  
1956 Porsche 356A Speedster 2010 Branson Auctions Spring 2010$24,000  
1956 Porsche 356A 2009 Automobiles of Amelia Island$115,000$140,000$160,000

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