1955 Porsche 356 Convertible Purple

Vehicle Description

The 1955 Porsche 356 is a classic modified vehicle that has been in the owner's possession for one year. With only 7000 miles on the odometer, this Porsche is primarily used for weekend drives, making it a reliable and enjoyable option for leisurely trips. Its clean appearance and smooth operation make it a desirable choice for car enthusiasts looking for a stylish and functional vintage vehicle.

Vehicle Details

This Beck Speedster is a replica of a Porsche 356 Speedster that was assembled in 2006 and underwent a refurbishment in 2024 that is said to have included a respray in burgundy as well as rebuilding the carburetors and replacing the wheels, front brake calipers, spark plugs, ignition wires, interior carpeting, seats, exterior lighting, side mirrors, and hood straps. The 1,835cc air-cooled flat-four has received an aftermarket camshaft, and the car is further equipped with tan leather upholstery, a four-speed manual transaxle, a top boot, a tonneau cover, a lowered ride height, 15″ steel wheels, rally-style fog lights, headlight grilles, a CD stereo, and a Nardi steering wheel. Acquired by the selling dealer in 2024, this 356 Speedster replica is now offered with a clean Florida title listing the car as a 2006 Beck

The bodywork was refinished in the current shade of burgundy under current ownership and features rally-style fog lights, tan leather front hood straps, headlight grilles, dual exhaust outlets, a top boot, a tonneau cover, driving lights, and dual side mirrors. According to the seller, the emblems, headlight grilles, exterior lighting, side mirrors, turn signals, and hood straps were replaced during the 2024 refurbishment.

Black-finished 15″ steel wheels wear bright hub caps and are mounted with Nexen tires. The car rides on a lowered suspension, and work under current ownership included replacement of the tires, wheels, and front brake calipers, per the seller.

The cabin received replacement carpeting in 2024, at which time dual bucket seats trimmed in tan leather were also installed. Interior appointments include a rearview mirror, a CD stereo, a wooden shift knob, carpeted floor mats, and a passenger grab handle.

The three-spoke Nardi steering wheel fronts a 200-kph speedometer and a 6k-rpm tachometer. The five-digit odometer shows 7k miles.

The 1,835cc air-cooled flat-four has been fitted with an aftermarket camshaft and features dual carburetors. An oil change was performed, the carburetors were rebuilt, and the spark plugs and ignition wires were replaced under current ownership, according to the seller.

Power is routed to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transaxle. Additional underside photos are provided in the gallery below.

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