Porsche 356 "Speedster" 1600cc Super 1957?

The Porsche 356 was a sports car sold from 1948 through 1965, and was Porsche's first production automobile.

It was preceded by the pre-war Porsche 64, which has lead to some argument over which car is officially the first Porsche (the Type 64 was actually a VW racing automobile). Also, the "Number 1" was a prototype for the 356, but it had a mid-engine.

The 356 concept was created by Ferdinand "Ferry" Porsche, styled by Erwin Komenda, and mechanically derived from the Volkswagen Beetle, which Ferdinand Porsche Sr. had designed. It was initially available as a coupŽ, cabriolet and later a roadster, and went through several evolutions before being retired in 1965. The Porsche 356 Carrera (with a special racing engine), "Super 90" and "Speedster" models are among the most desirable versions; 356 Carrera models often sell for well over US$150,000. The original selling price of a late 1950s Porsche was nearly $4,000, the price of a Cadillac.

The 356 "Speedster" was introduced in late 1954 after Max Hoffman, the sole importer of Porsches (as well as other European cars) into the United States, told the company that they needed a lower cost, racier version for the American market. With its low, raked windshield (easily removable for weekend racing), bucket seats, and minimal folding top, it was an instant hit. The now much coveted Speedster (which often sell for over $100,000) was later used in a number of films, including - 48 Hrs., its sequel Another 48 Hrs., and Top Gun. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Keywords = Porsche 356, "Speedster", 1600cc Super

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