This numbers matching coupe was ordered with an electric sunroof, two speakers and a manual antenna. Delivered in Germany, the car was imported into Southern California in 1966 and continues with the original license plate.

Prior to 1980, the car was painted Silver GT Metallic. The first known restoration occurred in 1996 and was completed by Laguna Beach Artist, Michael Bryan. During that restoration, the engine and surrounding parts were painted red. Other restoration enhancements included Solex 40 Pll carburetors, and a NOS period correct Blaupunkt multi-band radio, found in Bavaria.

In 2024, the car was fully restored to its original Heron Grey color and red leather seats with corduroy inserts as specified by the Reutter COA. Other additions include: headrests, dual master brake cylinders, and an electric fuel pump. The carburetors were refreshed by the Carburetor Rescue and a long 3rd and tall 4th gear were installed improving the high-speed, long distance driving experience.

Since the 2024 restoration, this car has been driven over 12,000 miles including two cross country to Texas.

This 1957 356A 1600s Coupe, refinished in rare, period-correct, Aquamarine Metallic over red leather, was the recipient of a major mechanical (engine, transmission, suspension, brakes, electrical) and bare-metal cosmetic restoration, completed in Spring 2024. It is a numbers-matching (including body panels) T2 Coupe per Kardex, with only three previous owners. The original engine was rebuilt to factory ‘S’ specifications. Only the floor was replaced. All brightwork was renewed or replaced and all metal was powder-coated.

Purchased in 1997, this Speedster had been in storage since 1987. The owner, Jay Haskell, says he and his son flew to Portland, Oregon to pick up the car and drove it back to Los Angeles after only negotiating over the phone. There is an oil change sticker dated 1974 in San Francisco. The Glasspar top was recently acquired from a fellow Speedster owner who had it stored in his father’s garage since 1972.

One of the most collectible Porsche models among enthusiasts is the 356 A Speedster. Introduced in late 1954after Max Hoffman advised Porsche that a lower-cost, somewhat spartan open-top model could sell well in the American Market, the Speedster quickly became an icon. With its low raked windshield-removeable for weekend racing-bucket seats, and minimal folding top, the Speedster was an instant success, particularly in Southern California.

A total of 4,854 Speedsters were built between 1954 and 1958. The 356 A was followed by the 356 B from 1960 to 1963 and the final evolution of the series, the 356 C, from 1964 to 1965. This particular example was imported through Max Hoffman in New York. According to its Kardex, it was delivered from the Factory red with a beige interior and was optioned with a U.S.-specification speedometer and sealed-beam headlights. Although no paint code is listed on the Kardex, the car retains its original color designation.

This Speedster apparently spent its first two decades in New York, as it still wore New York license plates when it was purchased by the current owner in California in 1976. During the ensuring 50 years of ownership, it served as a daily driver, family hauler, and a vacation vehicle before eventually being parked due to an oil leak. In 1999, it was given a new lease on life through a restoration performed by noted Porsche specialist, John Willhoit.

“Nedette” is named for her original owner, Ned Skillman, who lived most of his life in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Ned bought her new at Vasek Polak in Hermosa Beach in August, 1963. Nedette was Ned’s primary transportation for 30 years and took many trips to Mammoth and made lots of trips to various golf courses over the years. The owner, Robert Reinhardt, has always admired Nedette and told Ned that he would be honored to be her 2nd caretaker. Ned’s wife, Bonnie, put Robert on the list and he was #13. When Ned was ready to sell 10 years ago, he chose Robert, and of course, he said yes.

They towed her to Dutch Treat and Rob Wessels got her up and running. Robert drove her for two years and took Ned with him to Cars and Coffee several times so that he could share his treasure with the “car guys”. Ned was 92 years old at the time.

Then Nedette found her way to Ed Rutherford, who brought her back to her original glory days! Signal Red, with black leather and matching number engine and transmission. Nedette is an active member of the 356 Registry and the 356 Club of Southern California.