Today’s next feature is a clean Classic Motor Carriages 356 Speedster-style VW-pan replica with dual-Dellorto flat-four power, tan interior, weather gear, and enough sunny-roadster charm to deliver Porsche cosplay without Porsche bills. The wheels don’t quite fill the fenders the way I would prefer, but it looks like something that would deliver many smiles per […]
This next car is something that’ll get you attention wherever you go. Good or bad…I dunno. But a Speedster version of the Cabriolet makes sense when you consider the Porsche-Volkswagen relationship from the early days and the success of Porsche’s 356 Speedster. Execution on this one is interesting, but the concept is solid. Find this […]
If you are going to drive something that looks like a vintage racer, you might as well get something that performs like a vintage racer, which isn’t like the latest turbocharged Caterham offering or one of those three wheeled Slingshot things. Cars from the golden age of the automobile were slow, even race cars, and there is nothing wrong with that at all. Find this 1980 SSR1 Speedster offered for $10,950 in Surprise, AZ via ebay.
The Porsche 356 was first built in Austria by a company called Porsche Konstruktionen GesmbH in the smoldering ruins of WWII…but the little 356 isn’t simply another inexpensive classic like its Beetle brother, but it is an expensive collectible that requires a leather tool case and a waxed mustache to properly drive…particularly in the Speedster version […]
Did you ever notice how much Eric Clapton looks like Hugh Laurie from House MD? Before you claim that all Englishmen look alike, I’d first like to point out that it isn’t because they both have lupus, but it might be because they share many similar visual traits. Two arms, two legs, two eyes, and […]
In 1954 the sole importer of Porsche cars into the USA was a guy named Max Hoffman, who managed to convince Porsche to offer a low option version of the 356 roadster with a cut down windshield and a thirst for speed. Years later and a 356 Speedster is worth more than small village near […]
I’m gonna come clean with everyone here and admit that I wasn’t familiar with the name Paul Normand, until yesterday. But, Paul isn’t a Carroll Shelby or John DeLorean character who worked with big budgets, and instead is an old time hot rodder who cranks out a few cars a year. The result is that […]
Way back in 1986 a guy by the name of Chuck Beck partnered with Kevin Hines at Special Edition Inc out of Bremen, IN to build a high quality 356 replica. The rear engined 356 Speedster and mid engined 550 Spyder have been continuously rolling out of a small workshop for owners to finish assembly […]
Today’s Mid Week Match-Up reques comes from Gord, who writes: anyway…. having owned most cars of the alphabet i have not sunk my teeth into a brass era, prewar car. i love the individual lights (vs. in the fenders), a rumble seat and of course a convertible… so most likely a 2 door like her […]
Take a look at this 1957 Porsche 356 Electric Replica here on eBay offered for $30,000 buy-it-now or make-offer located in Redwood City, CA. From eBay listing: Item specifics Condition: Used Year: 1957 Mileage: 6,292 Transmission: Manual Make: Porsche Body Type: Convertible Model: 356 Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty Engine: ELECTRIC Vehicle […]