Considered by many to be one of the most desirable and attractive Porsches ever built, the 356 Speedster proved to be a huge success when it was first introduced in 1954. Offering no-frills, top-down fun in an affordable package, listed at $2,995 without options, the 356 Speedster not only proved to be a thrilling car to drive and enjoy on the open road, but proved to be highly competitive on the track.

Original Speedsters are highly sought after today and with prices easily surpassing the $100,000 mark, many are out of hands for most enthusiasts, yet the desire to own a Porsche Speedster still remains, hence the abundance of more recently built replicas.

The example presented here was built by Vintage Speedsters of Scottsdale, Arizona, one of the foremost Speedster replica manufacturers, having built 3,300 cars since their founding in 1986. Utilizing a custom-built frame attached to a Volkswagen floorpan, an air-cooled Volkswagen four-cylinder engine with twin carburetors is fitted, offering a similar look and feel to the original Porsche engines. With millions of similar engines produced, maintenance and sourcing of parts is a breeze.

Finished in desirable silver over red leather with a black convertible top, the delightful recreation wears 1600 Super badging and is fitted with a luggage rack for added usability. Its odometer shows just 191 miles, leaving plenty of thrills to be had by its next owner.