1956 Porsche 356 Black RWD Manual Speedster Replica

1956 Porsche 356 Speedster Replica

Looking for a classic car with a stylish and elegant look? Let me introduce you to James Dean! This 1956 Porsche 356 Speedster Replica is named after the iconic actor who once owned one. This replica has a custom built fiberglass body by CMC mounted on a 1967 VW Beetle chassis and equipped with a built up 1500cc 1.5L 4 cylinder air cooled engine, 4-speed manual transmission and converted to dual 40 IDF Weber carburetors. You can cruise around with the efficiency of a 1-barrel but will open up to a high performance 2-barrel carb when you want to punch it. This car has rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive RWD layout with the battery and 12.5 gallon gas tank in the front hood, leaving space for storage. It has drum brakes in the rear and disc brakes in the front. The interior has been reupholstered in red and black carpeting below with red diamond vinyl mats. The side door panels are red vinyl with chrome double ribbed inner door handles and a door top to mount side curtain windows. A pair of professional high-back racing seats in matching red with black trim seat covers and vintage 2-point lap seatbelts with the Porsche emblem. In the back seat compartment, a red vinyl rear seat rests and a black rollbar gives added protection. The beige vinyl lined dashboard embellished with chrome trim features 6 gauge VDO instrumentation, a headlight switch and ignition switch uniquely located in the center. An elegant 3 spoke wood-rimmed steering wheel with a Porsche emblem horn button is mounted on a quick release adapter for ease getting in and out of the driver’s seat. Below deck, a roller accelerator pedal adds to its sportiness. The radio has been removed (although included and wire-ready). Dual speakers are located on each doors with an amplifier in the hood compartment. The exterior is finished in black and remains in good condition. A chrome handle with a gold-finished Porsche insignia rests on the center of the hood. The chrome trim and lighting have all been replaced to give luster to the headlights, signals and retro tear drop taillights. Aero sideview mirrors and a chrome license plate light have been added. Chrome dual exhausts and engine grill give it its recognizable look in the rear. Black 15” wide-5 alloy wheels with a Porsche emblem center have been mounted on new 15R tires. Also freshly replaced, a tan canvas snap-on convertible top gives contrast to the black.

Vehicle Details

1956 Porsche 356 Speedster Replica

Specs:

* Custom built fiberglass-body replica by CMC

* Mounted on 1967 VW Beetle Tubular chassis VIN 117055145, 4 shift Manual transmission and a built up 1500cc 1.5L 4-cylinder air cooled engine

* Drum brakes in rear. Disc brakes in front.

* Black 15” Wide-5 alloy wheels with Porsche emblem center

* Roller accelerator pedal

* 6 VDO gauges

Replaced:

* Motor oil, Fuel filter, Spark plugs and wires

* Battery Group Size 42

* Fuse box, dimmer, relay and flasher

* Ignition coil 12v

* Converted to Dual 40 IDF Weber carburetors

* 4 Tires 205/50 R15 and Black Lug Nuts

* Drum brakes shoe sets and cylinders in rear

* Front suspension Tie Rod assembly

* 12.5 Gallon Gas tank and Fuel sensor

* Red vinyl side door panels and rear seat

* Outer and inner chrome door handles

* Weatherstrip on doors, hood, engine lid

* 3 spoke wood-rimmed quick release steering wheel with Porsche emblem horn button

* Professional High Back Racing seats with red and black vinyl seat covers

* Vintage 2 point Seatbelts with Porsche emblem

* Black carpeting with red diamond pattern vinyl mats

* Tan canvas snap-on convertible top

* Replaced chrome headlights, Tear Drop taillights, License plate light

* Repainted Rollbar and muffler

Newly Added:

* Aero sideview mirrors

* Chrome hood handle with a gold-finished Porsche insignia

* Wiper motor, switch and wipers installed

* Alarm system with 2 remotes

• Make: Porsche
• Model: 356
• Trim: Speedster Replica
• Year: 1956
• Mileage: 7600
• VIN: 117055145
• Color: Black
• Engine size: 1500
• Number of cylinders: 4
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: Manual
• Drive type: RWD
• Vehicle Title: Clean
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