Porsche 911 Speedster Enjoys Same Rarity and Value of Current Models
Only 356 Porsche 911 Speedsters were made, and even fewer came to the United States.
Not all Porsche models are created equally. Nor are Porsche 911s. There’s a clear hierarchy in the lineup, with the GT models elevated to the top. So how does a non-RS Porsche, barely above the Carrera S in terms of performance, become a $300,000 car? Simple. Take out the back seats.
Porsche’s 911 Speedster is a limited edition sort of retro model in honor of Speedster models of years past. The number produced, 356, also hints back at the original 356 Speedster. Doug DeMuro had a chance to get up close to a white one, and discovered that the car is far more than just 911 with a large rear cowl covering the back seats.
As DeMuro points out, the rear cowl is one very interesting part of the car, as it means there’s a lot that separates it from a 911 convertible. He describes the procedure for moving the soft top; “In this car you pull the little button in the center console marked “OPEN” and the rear deck-lid comes up just a little bit.” And really, that’s all that happens. DeMuro continues, “then it’s up to you to move the deck-lid out of the way, and then from there you have to manually put the top up or down.”
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Nothing is motorized, which might seem odd, however Porsche has been known to remove items from cars and subsequently charge more for it. But in this instance, there’s so many reasons to drive the 911 Speedster with the top down, that the process to erect it becomes a convenient deterrent.
It also receives an upgraded power unit that puts it higher than even the GTS model 911s, but purists might not like that they only came with the PDK transmission.
Special edition 911 models have also been unique in that they rapidly appreciate in value. Models like the 911R received all the headlines, but even some newer GT cars have been known to be solid investments. With only 365 built, it’s no wonder why this one has almost doubled its original MSRP of about $150,000.
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