This 1952 Glockler- Porsche Weidenhausen roadster was built by Walter Glockler, a Frankfort Porsche dealer, to campaign the 1952 German Sports Car Championship (under 1.5 liter formula). Driven by Helm Glockler, the car collected three wins on its way to the season’s title. At season’s end, Max Hoffman (the patron saint of importing cool cars to the U.S.) brought the car stateside. Sharing the driving with Johnny Von Newmann, the car was campaigned on both coasts.
This car is considered to be the forerunner of the legendary Porsche 550 Spyder, the first two of which also wear Weidenhausen aluminum bodies. Weighing in at 1,113 pounds, the Glockler weighed barely half as much as a stock 356 upon which it is based.
The car has participated reliably and competitively at events in Pebble Beach, Villa D’ Este, Goodwood, Monterey, Amelia Island, the Quail, the Rennsport Reunion, The Porsche Parade, Concourse on the Avenue and the Legends of Autobahn Classic.
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