Coys Auction - True Greats
Royal Horticultural Halls
Elverton St
Westminster
London SW1
Tuesday 1st December 2009
Registration Number: MCY 105A Chassis Number: 4936353
The 356 has always been popular. In 2004, Sportscar International ranked the 356C tenth on their list of Top Sports Cars of the 1960s. Today, the Porsche 356 is a highly-regarded collector car and the Porsche 356 Carrera, Super 90 and in particular the Speedster are today among the most desirable 356 models. A fully-restored Speedster (of which only about 140 were ever made) will sell for around £100,000.
With prices touching six figures and demand consistently strong, recreations have of varying success have been produced and this particular example is certainly a strong contender as being one of the best.
Manufactured in 2008 and finished in white with a tan leather interior, this right-hand drive example is naturally described by the vendor as being in ‘new condition’ throughout. Built on a 1963 chassis an