1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster Full Restoration | Classic Fabrications

In this video, we show you a major 3 year restoration of a 1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster. This vehicle came to us from Switzerland in a very bad state (a lot of people would consider it too far gone) but we were confident that we could bring this iconic Porsche back to its former glory.

This video details all of the major metal, engine, transmission and paint work completed to the vehicle and shows the extensive changes made to the body in order to be correct to the original dimensions of a Pre-A Speedster. A large amount of original parts were sourced for this car from all over the world in order to keep the maximum originality possible, a true no expense spared restoration.

The large majority of this project was completed solely in house by our specialist team and all metalwork was completed by Steve Kerti, Owner of Classic Fabrications and Porsche Specialist.

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[lorenzogattaldo]

You're quite humble at stating "restoration": you actually *rebuilt* most of the car from scratch! Astonishing job.

[pistolao_vr]

I don't believe any restoration can be better than what you've done here sir.
Mad respect!

[robgrune]

Always amazing to see how a group of experts can recover/rebuild/transform a rusted hulk into a machine of beauty. Let's hope such skills are carried forward to future generations indefinitely.

[obscurazone]

It would break my heart giving that back to the customer, I couldn't. Incredible.

[sandeep.bommanahalli]

The way you built the windshield, door, and the under pan is mind blowing. It's not just the restoration, you have given it a new lease of life. Keep up the good work..!

[simfun]

I’ve been a sheet metal worker for 35 years and I am in awe of the craftsmanship, I couldn’t attempt half of that. Hats off to you. 👏

[maniUSArmy]

Not just "no expense spared" but also "no skill spared". My goodness this is amazing metal work.

[barryhenshaw]

When I was young, my father had a 356 speedster. I wish he didn't lose it ! Fantastic restoration !

[lesp]

This is absolutely crazy labor of love. I bet in 20 years no one will be able to do that. All left handed society.

[philoshaughnessy]

As someone once said, "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." I doff my chapeau.

[kahdmus]

I cannot imagine how it must feel to complete this and fill with incredible pride and satisfaction at the finished car. Simply incredible. I am beyond admiration and words for this restoration. The man-hours taken must be astronomical!

[Mainsail]

I usually can't make it thru a full restoration video, but this one had me glued the whole time.

[LCort]

The sort of restoration a car like this deserves. Beautiful job guys.

[mhkrxmx]

Благодаря таким людям мы до сих пор можем наслаждаться красотой ретроавтомобилей . Молодцы !

[ChewyGDRP]

Not sure at what point you would call something like this a restoration, or just a new build? Most of the car has either been re made or has been completely fabricated from new. Stunning work though!

[nomansland]

One thing I admire more than anything is the metal fabrication skills.

[localboy]

Absolutely nothing but the best restoration! Thank you for sharing your masterful work on one of the worlds most deserving autos!

[leukat]

This is not job, this is art .... Amazing ! can't imagine the final price of this beauty

[CoolTsarina]

Saving history not with paper, rather with metal, technology, hard work and serious skills — alive. Bravo. Thank you. Respect.