1956 Porsche 356A Speedster

Chassis 82.405, Engine #62.249

The Porsche 356A Speedster is the car that helped launch Porsche’s iconic image in the United States. While its 1,582 cc air-cooled flat-four engine produces a modest 60 horsepower, the car’s incredibly lightweight build lives up to the “Speedster” name. The real beauty of the Porsche 356A lies in its functional simplicity, paired with exceptional engineering.

Stripped of unnecessary embellishments, the Speedster’s design is unmistakably Porsche. Its minimalist interior features just three circular dashboard instruments—a tachometer, speedometer, and a combined fuel and oil temperature gauge—along with two bucket-style seats. This streamlined design allowed drivers to focus purely on the driving experience, earning the 356A its enduring status as a classic.

This particular Speedster was cherished for 47 years by Lois and Bob Franco in Washington State before becoming part of the Price family collection in 2022, continuing its legacy of being both a symbol of Porsche’s heritage and a driver’s dream.