One source says it was built just as Porsche had already started the America
Source; My356Speedster
Heinrich Sauter bought a Porsche chassis, #10359, a 1300cc 356 Cabriolet series, in 1951 and had Hans Klenk Karosserie build him a lightweight racer. Klenk worked with the Porsche factory with this design. The Sauter Porsche was made about the same time as the America Roadster, and has some similarities. The Sauter however is lower and has many different design features, especially the door swing. "
Another source I can't find now said that Hoffman took delivery of it in 1951 and then decided to build the America roadster. Who's right?
