APRIL 1986 PORSCHE 356 SPEEDSTER

No one can logically explain the unbridled demand for Porsche Speedsters. They aren’t especially fast or scarce – plenty seem to have survived from the 4854 built – yet auction values for exceptional cars exceed US$200,000. This 1957 model looks to be in fine condition and the vendor’s ‘$30,000 firm’ is consistent with prices being sought at the time. Local values are a little below the world mark, but the buyer of this beauty would hopefully be happy with a six-fold increase.

SINCE THEN: Early Porsche values have soared with Speedster pricing leading the charge. We said back at #311 that US $200,000 was being achieved by exceptional cars–well, amendthatto$400,000.