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- 40,743 below average
- 35,900 great
- Macedonia, OH
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- classiccars.com
- 40,743 below average gasoline manual
Exceptional replica by vintage speedsters. Many upgrades including 2332 cc engine, 3. 88 transaxle, 4-wheel disc brakes, and a powerful hidden entertainment system. Full weather equipment included. Built by vintage speedsters with just about every serious upgrade they could install, it’s a highly accurate reproduction of the porsche icon, right down to the code 5603 graphite metallic paint. Emblems, including the “speedster” call-outs on the front fenders, are quite accurately rendered in gold, which is how they came from the porsche factory. And while there’s a “1600 super” emblem on the tail, we’re happy to say that this particular speedster is considerably more capable than anything porsche was building in 1958. With just under 1000 miles on the clock, this replica remains in virtually new condition in every single way. The leather is supple and expensive to the touch, and the same stuff is used on the door panels, dashboard, shifter boot, and even a little pad behind the seats that isn’t quite a seat, but is a neatly finished parcel shelf. A big white banjo-style steering wheel is another nod to ‘50s sensibilities and the big, round gauges are accurate reproductions of the originals. For a small car, there’s massive leg room, so drivers of just about any size can get comfortable behind the wheel, something that can’t be said of most other sports cars. This car also includes full weather gear, including a black canvas top with side curtains, a top boot, and a full tonneau for the ultimate in roadster experiences. As a result, performance is hugely impressive, and not just by old car standards. Thanks to dual carburetors, it’s got plenty of wind and never seems to get tired, and the usual vw soundtrack is very much disguised by a robust set of pipes and twin outlets that really let it sing. The 4-speed manual gearbox has well-chosen gears (it’s an optional setup that uses a 3. 88 final drive for better performance) and with all that torque and minimal curb weight, shifting is kind of optional for anything but a dead stop. There’s no rust or rot, obviously, and the car has been equipped with 4-wheel disc brakes that are an upgrade to the usual vintage speedsters spec. And don’t worry, we won’t tell anyone it’s not real.
35,900 Macedonia, OHMacedonia, OH at classiccars.com