1957 Porsche 356 Speedster Replica by JPS Motorsports
Vehicle Details
- Year: 1974
- Make: Volkswagen
- Model: Porsche 356 Speedster Replica
- VIN: 1142300763
- Mileage: 26,636
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Silver Grey
- Seller: replicaspeedster.com
- Seller Type: Dealer
- Location: Fresno, CA 93720
- Dealer Fees: None
- Lot #: V-0010117
Now up for auction is this 1957 Porsche 356A Speedster replica by JPS Motorsports. Titled as a 1974 Volkswagen, this replica is finished in Silver Grey Paint over a light grey interior. It features modern electronics and sound equipment, LED lighting, a coil-over front suspension, independent rear suspension, disc brakes, and a 4-speed Freeway Flyer manual transmission paired with a custom-built 2276cc flat-four engine with dual Weber carburetors. Currently showing just over 26k-miles on the odometer, this Speedster recently underwent a major tune-up by the engine builder and is now being offered for auction by its seller out of California.
The handcrafted fiberglass bodywork is finished in Silver Grey paint with a black convertible soft top and matching side curtains. Detailed images are provided in the photo gallery. Additional exterior features include Porsche/Speedster emblems, engine grille badges, mesh headlight stone guards, Marchal amber fog lights, front and rear bumperettes, dual aero convex side mirrors, and LED bulbs for the taillights, brake lights, and turn signals. It rides on 16" chrome ventilated wheels dressed in Pirelli P400 tires. Custom “CruZin Windows” are also included which can be installed to reduce wind disturbance and provide a more comfortable top-down driving experience.
Inside, the cabin has been appointed with grey square weave carpeting, and light grey leather Speedster-style bucket seats. Eastwood Thermocoustic Barrier insulation has also been applied throughout the entire car. Other details include black seat piping, a wood-rimmed Nardi steering wheel, a Porsche-crested wooden shift knob, Coco floormats, and Porsche dashboard badging. The driver is also supplied with a left-foot rest pedal, three-point retractable seatbelts, a 12-volt accessory outlet below the dashboard, electric door locks, a Crime Guard keyless entry and alarm system, multiple speakers, and a Pioneer DEH-P3700MP audio receiver with satellite radio compatibility. An enhanced heating system is also equipped with electric blower motors on either side of the car.
Power comes from a custom-built 2276cc flat-four engine with dual 40 IDF Weber carburetors. The rear wheels are driven by way of a Rancho Pro Street 4-speed manual 3:88 “Freeway Flyer” transmission featuring a quick ratio shifter with reverse lockout. Other drivetrain upgrades include an Eyeball Engineering transmission brace and torque bar. Disc brakes are equipped at all four corners and the suspension consists of an independent rear setup, ¾” sway bars front and rear, and a double A-arm coil-over front suspension by Eyeball Engineering. A major tune-up was recently performed by the original engine builder including an oil service as well as valve, carburetor, and shift linkage adjustments. The following list details other highlights of the engine:
- CB Los Panchitos Heads w/ 40x35.5 Stainless Steel Valves
- Hi-Rev Springs
- Chromoly Retainers
- 59cc Chambers
- 94mm Mahle Pistons (balanced to 0.5 grams)
- 5.6” CB Race Rods
- ARP 2000 Rod Bearings
- 82mm CB Forged 4340 Crank w/ Nitride
- OEM VW Main Bearings
- Chromoly Gland Nut
- Forged Lightweight Flywheel
- CB 2242 Cam
- CB 1537 28mm Ultralight Lifters
- CB Chromoly Head Studs
- Manton .035 Push Rods
- High Roof Aluminum Case
- 26mm Shadeck Oil Pump
- Full Flow Oil System
- Doghouse Cooler
- Auxiliary Thermostatically Controlled Oil Cooler and Filter
- Steel Braided Oil Cooler Lines
- CB 2-Quart “Wide Glide” Oil Sump
- A1 Sidewinder Header w/ Magnaflow Muffler
- 12 Gallon Fuel Tank
- Steel Braided Fuel Lines
- Edelbrock Fuel Shut-Off Valve
- Magna Spark II Distributor
- Magna Spark Super Coil
- Super Mag 8.5mm Plug Wire Set
This sale will include a full tonneau cover, custom CruZin Windows, and a clear title. Offering upgraded performance, modern amenities, and the iconic styling of the original Porsche Speedster, this professionally built JPS Motorsports replica is not to be missed.
Auction Results
- Sold for: $41,356
- Auction End: May 03, 2021 07:07:51PM UTC
- Number of Bids: 41
Comments (55)
Thank you to all the bidders and congratulations to the winner
Sold for $41,356
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Less than an hour to go and I'll be standing by to answer any questions you may have.
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My brother noticed that my driver's side door was slightly ajar in the Chevron station nighttime photos and the daytime photos when the top was down. In the daytime photos with the top up, it is clearly completely closed. I just wanted to assure you that the door does close properly.
Troy
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@Tylerbjohnson We'll be out of town tomorrow. Sorry.
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I will be at Burnett’s Motorsport tomorrow at 11am
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@Tylerbjohnson Happy to show it to you Tyler, but I don't know how to contact you.
Very interested would like to see if possible I live in east Clovis please let me know if possible
Thank you
Tyler johnson
@Habacardona Nothing was spared when it came to pampering this car. Thank you.
Troy
This is a beautiful car!! It seems that they have a lot of love invested !!!
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@replicaspeedster.com Thx for the quick answer. Good luck w/the sale.
@MSQ The car has not been on a dyno, so it would just be a total guess as to the HP and torque.
Tach is at approximately 3,500RPM at 70 mph.
No oil leaks that I have seen, but it's a type1 VW engine and my experience with type1 VW engines is that they all eventually leak.
@replicaspeedster.com
Nice car.
Questions:
- roughly what is HP & Torque
- what is the tach at when you are driving say 70 mph
- any oil leaks
Good luck with the sale. Looks well done.
Good morning. I'm Troy the seller of this beautiful Speedster. I'll be checking frequently for questions. Be sure to watch the videos, especially the one of my wife Sally and I driving the car through the Fresno county foothills. The custom A-arm suspension and the IRS rear suspension make this car handle SO much better than the typical VW front beam and rear swing axel suspension.
Also, here is a link to all of this cars upgrades and all the engine build specs. https://www.replicaspeedsters.com/pages/SilverGreyJPS2021CarandEngineDetails.htm
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