1957 Porsche 356 Speedster 24,550 Miles Red Manual

Description for Porsche 356 1957

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We're proud to have this Porsche 356 Speedster Widebody re-creation back in the showroom. It was professionally built in California by a maker of high-end Speedsters and Spyders for his personal use, and has been since owned by 3 car lovers in Indianapolis, each enjoying their time with the car! And yes, this is the car that attracts so much attention at Cars and Coffee! This was a professional build, not your typical home built kit car. This car drives...like a dream. It's solid and does not squeak rattle or roll. It handles like it's on rails. When you shut the doors, they close with a solid thunk. The fit and finish is spectatcular. All switches, gauges, and controls are in good working order. The engine heat system keeps the cockpit warm in cold weather. Here are some details: Body / Chassis: Hand laid high-quality polyester based fiberglass body. Custom monolithic wide body, flared 356 design. Shortened and seam welded original VW floor Pan. Reinforced with custom 3/8 thick Steel B-pillar support plates. Single stage fire engine red, DuPont paint. Suspension: Front; VW Ball joint torsion bar. Modified High performance gas filled shocks. Rear; VW Torsion bar with competition camber compensation bar. High performance gas filled shocks. Braking: Front; Fast stopping 10.5 Disc brake rotors with large Piston calipers. Braided stainless steel brake hoses. Dual circuit 19mm manual brake master cylinder. Standard OEM rear brake drums to balance extra large tire patch. Wheels: Set 1 (on car): New 9 x 15 5-spoke aluminum rims with polished lip (currently on car). Tires: 225/50/R15 Kumho Ecsta AST Set 2 (in most of the pictures); Custom made 9 x 17 aluminum rims, fully polished. Tires: 225/35ZR17 Yokohama s.drive low profile tires. Engine: Top of the line Mofoco Type 1 Air-cooled VW motor. 1915cc Super low maintenance Hydraulic lifter Engine. Dual Weber Style Empi carbs, 44's with Fibersteel's exclusive solid bearing linkage kit. Full flow oil system with hidden (above trans) external oil cooler.. Fully automatic thermally controlled electric cooling fan. Custom high-volume 911 fan / alternator and shroud kit. Custom performance exhaust. VERY strong engine with plenty of power to drive with confidence in any traffic situation. Transmission: Rebuilt OEM VW Swing axle 4 speed manual Freeway flyer transmission - 55mph at only 2500 RPM! Racing front and rear transmission bracing. Rock solid speed shift lever upgrade. New 200mm pressure plate and disc. New Clutch Cable. Interior: Fibersteel Outlaw Speedster seats with custom drop down, double locking seat frames, special order authentic Scottish plaid inserts. Molded seat foam with individually controlled hi/low internal seat heaters. German wool square weave charcoal carpet with sound detaining padding. Aluminum pedal covers. Hidden under-dash led lights (white courtesy, red fighter pilot mood lights). Top: Custom made fully articulating convertible top. This top folds open and close just like a real Speedster. German Hartz Stayfast canvas top. Matching top boot cover. Custom Green Glass Solid Plexiglas side windows. Extras: Fully detailed front trunk area. Matching German wool carpet. Lined and covered fuel tank and inner hood. 356 Style rubber trunk liner and battery cover. Large Lucas fog lights. 356 GT bumper deco. New 3" Wide, quick release racing seat belts. Gorgeous wood steering wheel. Specially designed 356 LED headlights for brilliant night driving. Starter defeat switch and hidden fuel pump cut-off switch help keep the car secure. The current owner has added 2,350 trouble-free miles to this car since he purchased from Gator Motorsport last year. This very special and unique recreation is a one-of-a-kind you will be proud to show and enjoy driving. Vehicle is titled as 1968 VW. Vehicle has been detailed and is ready for immediate delivery. Please consider this an invitation to visit Gator Motorsport! If you have any questions or wish for more information about this vehicle or any other vehicle, please do not hesitate to call Brian Henry @ 317-245-6831 or email