Back to back: Speedster or Cabriolet?

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Coys of Kensington is coming over to Paris, next month, and they are planning to bring with them a selection of classics, both interesting for the local market as for visitors from outside France. Porsche 356s, for example, are wanted everywhere. But which of these two droptop 356s would you prefer? There is a 1955 356 Cabriolet in typical Graphite Metal with red leather interior and with matching numbers. Estimated at €240- to €270,000 it’s far from cheap, but then it’s a ‘Pre-A’ in what appears to be a lovely condition… The 1958 356 Speedster, offered in the same sale is considered to make even more, though, with its €270- to €320,000 estimate. In ivory over red and fully restored it seems just as good, but worth the extra? The estimated €30- to €50,000 price gap between the two cars may seem fair at these rates, but may also be enough to bring home another open topped mid-1950s motor from Paris. This, or even this, for example… What do you think?

(Words Jeroen Booij, pictures courtesy Coys of Kensington)

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