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1958 Porsche 356 Emory Special Speedster is for sale

At a time when electric cars are so common on the streets, it’s nice to see old cars, especially collectible ones. Such is the case with this example of Porsche’s first production car, the 1958 Porsche 356 Emory Special Speedster that is up for auction.

This Porsche 356 Emory Special Speedster is powered by a 2.6-liter “Outlaw-4” flat-four (by Jeff Gamroth of Rothsport Racing) with 260 horsepower. The engine is equipped with a sand-cast aluminum case, 6061 billet camshaft housings, Elgin billet camshafts, crankshaft stroke, Rothsport fuel injection with individual throttle bodies, MoTec-managed twin coil-on-plug ignition, and full-flow dry-sump lubrication system with coolers and a remote filter, a Fuelab fuel pressure regulator and gauge, and fiberglass shrouding. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a Type 901 five-speed manual transmission. It sits on 16” billet aluminum wheels wrapped in 205/55 Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season tires.

The car was produced in 1958 as a coupe, but was converted to a Speedster more than a decade ago. Three years ago, a two-year rebuild and conversion into the Emory Special began, which included a re-contoured 550 Spyder-inspired nose with a vented oil-cooler grille, flipped decklids, Pre-A-style roll panels and raised wheel arches. It is equipped with raked headlights, a through-hood competition-style fuel filler, “Special” badging, raked beehive taillights, black canvas soft top, custom suspension, PEP adjustable shock absorbers, front and rear sway bars, and a Spyder-style shine- down license plate lamp.

Inside, the fixed-back seats are upholstered in Hydes cognac leather with basket-weave inserts, and leather also covers the door panels and dash. Oatmeal carpets cover the floors, rear shelf, and seatbacks. In front of the driver is a Derrington-style steering wheel and a five-digit odometer showing 694 miles. Additional equipment includes black rubber floor mats, latch-and-link lap belts, an Emory-branded wooden shift knob, door pockets, Classic Retrofit electric air conditioning, and a hidden Bluetooth sound system.

The auction ends on February 9 and the highest bid at the time of writing is $502,000 USD.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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1958 Porsche 356 Emory Special Speedster is for sale
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A rare 1957 Porsche 356 Carrera 1500 GS Speedster is for sale

A rare and highly desirable variant of Porsche’s legendary 356 A Speedster is up for auction, the 1957 Porsche 356 Carrera 1500 GS Speedster.

The Speedster had been wildly successful in North America, and in the desire to bring its sporting success to the region, Porsche launched the Carrera GS. Back then, this model was powered by a four-cam engine designed by Ernst Fuhrmann. The same engine powered the 550 Spyder that conquered some of the biggest endurance races in the world, such as La Mans and the Carrera Panamericana.

This car was purchased new in 1957, when it was finished in Silver Metallic. It was recently subjected to a full restoration and is powered by a later replacement Typ 692/1 four-cam Carrera engine with 100 hp (74 kW), paired with automatic gearbox. The car is in excellent condition and the five-digit digital odometer shows only 366 miles. The seller did not state if this is the true mileage.

Inside, the coupe seats are upholstered in black leather that also covers the dash and door panels. It is equipped with a black folding roof.

This rare example, eligible for major motoring events around the world, is an ideal addition to any car collection. It will be offered at an auction that will take place on January 31, 2024, and the estimated value is €750,000 – €850,000 EUR.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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A rare 1957 Porsche 356 Carrera 1500 GS Speedster is for sale
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1965 Porsche 356SC cabriolet is up for auction

In 1964, Porsche introduced the last revision of the 356, the Porsche 356C, with the most powerful pushrod engine Porsche had ever produced. It was produced until 1965 and one example, the 1965 Porsche 356SC cabriolet is for sale.

The Porsche 356SC is powered by a 1.6-liter flat-four with twin Solex carburetors and 95 hp (71 kW). The engine is paired with a four-speed manual gearbox that sends power to the rear wheels. It sits on chrome-finished 15″ ventilated steel wheels wrapped in 165/85 Nexen SB-802 tires.

This example was purchased new and is finished in Light Ivory. It is equipped with a black convertible soft top, tan boot cover, left rearview mirror, rocker-panel moldings, gold Porsche SC badging, body-color bumpers with chrome overriders and extended exhaust outlets, and four-wheel disc brakes. The car is said to have been repainted in the 1990s.

Inside, the low-back bucket seats are upholstered in tan leather that covers the door panels and rear jump seats. There are also beige squareweave carpets covered with black and tan coco-style mats, lap belts and a Blaupunkt AM/FM radio. In front of the driver is a wood-rimmed steering wheel and a five-digit odometer showing 28,547 miles (total mileage is unknown).

The car comes with previous registration documents, partial service records, tools, an owner’s manual, a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, and a clean Montana title in the name of the seller’s LLC.

The auction ends on January 23 and the highest bid at the time of writing was USD $57,000.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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1965 Porsche 356SC cabriolet is up for auction