Journal

Curt Cromwell’s 1956 Porsche Speedster

July 22, 2026

Introduced as a stripped-down 356 for the American market, the Speedster was defined by its low windshield, spare interior, and open-road purpose. Curt Cromwell’s 1956 car carries that spirit honestly—silver paint, road-worn details, rally stickers, and all.

Front view of Curt Cromwell’s silver 1956 Porsche 356 A Speedster

Porsche crest and gold Porsche script on the hood of Curt Cromwell’s 1956 Speedster

Rally stickers and a Pininfarina badge on the windshield of Curt Cromwell’s Porsche Speedster

Gold Speedster script on the silver front fender of a 1956 Porsche 356 A

Curt Cromwell’s silver Porsche Speedster parked among other sports cars

Steering wheel and simple black cockpit of Curt Cromwell’s 1956 Porsche Speedster

Road maps and personal items inside Curt Cromwell’s Porsche Speedster

Rear of Curt Cromwell’s Porsche 1600 Speedster with Illinois REUTR 56 plate

Close view of the rounded hood and headlamp of Curt Cromwell’s silver Porsche Speedster

Curt Cromwell’s 1956 Porsche Speedster parked beside a modern Porsche outside a garage

Curt Cromwell leaning into his silver 1956 Porsche Speedster

Curt Cromwell seated behind the wheel of his 1956 Porsche Speedster