Porsche 356 Speedster Replica by Vintage Speedsters

This Porsche 356 Speedster replica was manufactured by Vintage Speedsters of Hawaiian Gardens, California, and it was listed on BaT in April 2025. The current owner acquired the vehicle on BaT in June 2025, and a Vintage Speed shifter was subsequently installed. Power is provided by a 2,276cc flat-four paired with a four-speed Freeway Flyer manual transaxle. Finished in silver over black leather upholstery, the car is equipped with a black soft top, a single-grille decklid, chrome-finished 15″ wheels, front disc brakes, a Kenwood CD stereo, and a wood-rimmed Nardi steering wheel. This 356 Speedster replica is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with a tonneau cover and a clean California title listing the car as a 1968 Volkswagen.

The fiberglass bodywork is finished in silver, and exterior equipment includes a black removable soft top, gold 1600 Super badging, and dual side mirrors. Close-up photos of the paintwork and trim are presented in the gallery.

The chrome 15″ steel wheels feature hubcaps and are mounted with Nexen tires measuring 165/80. Stopping is provided by front disc brakes and rear drums.

The bucket seats are upholstered in black leather, and interior appointments include black squareweave carpets, a Kenwood CD stereo, and a rearview mirror. The seller reports work in 2025 included installing a Vintage Speed shifter and knob along with an EMPI shift rod bushing and coupler.

The Nardi wood-rimmed steering wheel fronts a 130-mph speedometer and supplementary gauges. The six-digit odometer shows 17k miles. The tachometer needle shakes.

The air-cooled 2,276cc flat-four was reportedly built by CB Performance and features dual Weber 44 IDF carburetors. Additional components are said to include the following:

• Dual relief engine case
• 044 Super Pro cylinder heads
• VW650 dual valve springs
• 82mm stroke Super Race crankshaft
• Forged chromoly lightweight flywheel – 200mm
• 8mm Chromoly head stud kit – dual port
• Racing camshaft bearing set and straight-cut cam gears
• Crankshaft gear assembly kit with Racer Spacer
• Forged 1.4:1 rocker arms
• Eagle Drag Race camshaft
• 5.4″ Super Race H-beam rods
• Maxi 30 full flow oil pump
• CB High performance case kit
• 28 mm ultralight lifters
• VW650 dual valve springs
• Four-quart oil sump
• Chromoly push rods