Porsche 356 Replica

This Porsche 356 Speedster replica was built by Vintage Speedsters of Hawaiian Gardens, California, and features a black fiberglass body mounted to a modified Volkswagen Beetle chassis. It is powered by a 1,915cc Volkswagen flat-four paired with a four-speed manual gearbox, and equipment includes a black retractable soft top, a rear luggage rack, gold-finished badging, and polished 15″ Vintage 190 wheels in addition to front disc brakes, black leather bucket seats, Coco floor mats, and an Alpine AM/FM/CD stereo with Bluetooth. Work in March 2019 reportedly consisted of installing dual Solex carburetors and an electronic ignition system along with replacing the front brake pads, calipers, and rear drums. Additional work following the current owner’s acquisition in May 2019 is said to have included the replacement of the clutch, flywheel, and throw-out bearing. This 356 Speedster replica is now offered by the seller on behalf of the current owner with a tonneau cover, a convertible top boot, removable side curtains, and a clean California title that lists the car as a 1963 VOLK. The fiberglass body is finished in black and mounted over a modified Volkswagen Beetle chassis. Equipment includes a black retractable soft top, removable side curtains, and body-color bumpers with polished overriders as well as a single-grille decklid, a rear luggage rack, and gold-finished Porsche, 1600 Super, and Speedster badging. Polished 15″ Vintage 190 wheels wear Porsche-branded hubcaps and 185/65 Momo Outrun M2 tires. Stopping power is provided by front disc and rear drum brakes. The seller reports the front brake calipers and pads were replaced along with the rear brake shoes in March 2019. The cabin features bucket seats upholstered in black leather along with a color-coordinated dashboard and door panels. Equipment includes an Alpine AM/FM/CD stereo with Bluetooth, a painted lower dashboard, a passenger grab handle, door map pockets, and Coco floor mats. The wood-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel frames a central tachometer with a 5,500-rpm redline flanked by a 130-mph speedometer and a combination gauge for oil temperature and fuel level. The six-digit mechanical odometer shows 6k miles, which is said to be the distance covered since the completion of the build. Approximately 2,200 miles have been added under current ownership. Total chassis mileage is unknown. The 1,915cc Volkswagen flat-four was reportedly fitted with dual Solex carburetors and an electronic ignition in 2019. According to the seller, work under current ownership included a valve adjustment, an oil change, and the replacement of the spark plugs, air filters, and ignition points. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox. The seller states that the clutch, flywheel, and throw-out bearing were replaced under current ownership. Additional underside images are provided in the gallery below. A tonneau cover and a convertible top boot are included in the sale. The chassis number shown above is consistent with that of a 1963 Volkswagen Beetle and matches the VIN listed on the California title, which identifies the car as a 1963 Volkswagen.