05 Fast & factual

The Speedster formula has reappeared with 911 3.2 (1989), 964 (1992), 997 (2010), and two special-build 993s for Butzi Porsche (1995) and Jerry Seinfeld (1998). A 991 version was shown at the 2018 Paris show. James Dean was an early Speedster customer, co

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Long holiday

James Dean’s Speedster 1500 S, chassis 80126, was rediscovered in May this year, having been in the south of France for at least 20 years.

Wright’s stuff

The Speedster had a heck of a venue for its debut: Max Hoffman’s New York showroom, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.

Power surge

Trickest Speedster? From late-1955 Porsche produced 144 Carrera versions, with the Type 547 four-cam donk making 75kw at 6500rpm.