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DANSK 356 SPEEDSTER BUCKET SEAT

he 356 Speedster is one of Porsche’s most desirable products. Among the individual components which make the model so identifiable is its seats, specifically developed to fit the Speedster chassis and taking the form of a metal bucket pressed from a single sheet to ensure lightweight construction. JP Group (the parent brand of Porsche restoration parts manufacturer, Dansk) has now re-launched the 356 Speedster seat as a family of chairs for enthusiasts to park in their dealer showrooms, garages, mancaves or other cosy environments. Bringing the exact seating position of the 356 Speedster from car to chair rack, this hand-crafted Porsche pew maintains the original bucket’s seat angle. The framework is constructed from 22mm-diameter pipe with stabilisers in 6mm steel (choose between chrome or powdercoated black finishes), while the seat bucket is pressed from 1mm rigid deep-draw sheet metal. For enhanced comfort, an exclusive perfect-fit leather cushion can be optioned in either

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