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1956 Porsche 356 Replica on 2040-cars

Year:1956 Mileage:15820 Color: Black /
 Black and red
Location:

Port Saint Lucie, Florida, United States

Port Saint Lucie, Florida, United States
Advertising:
Engine:4 cylinder VW air-cooled
Transmission:4 speed manual
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Year: 1956
Sub Model: 356
Make: Porsche
Exterior Color: Black
Model: 356
Interior Color: Black and red
Trim: Convertible
Number of Cylinders: 4
Drive Type: 4 speed manual, rear wheel drive
Mileage: 15,820
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

This is an excellent example of the popular Porsche 356 replica.  It was built in California with a fibreglass body on a 1970's VW chassis.  It has a square tube steel frame under the VW pan and there is no sign of rust or corrosion in the original pan.


The car is a great driver - not perfect/flawless or a "trailer queen", but a car that you would not hesitate to drive anywhere (weather permitting of course!).  It is fun, carefree and exciting to drive and commands a lot of attention and thumbs-up from people seeing it.  My wife and I frequently take long road trips with it along Ocean Drive and A1A in Florida down to West Palm Beach etc.

The car starts and runs perfectly every time.  It fast idles for a few moments as it should and then kicks down to base idle flawlessly.  It has a throaty exhaust sound due to its aftermarket headers and sport exhaust - it sounds like a real Porsche.  It accelerates smoothly and its very quick.  The transmission shifts perfectly and it steers straight and true (although the steering is stiff by modern standards as its not power assisted).  The brakes work perfectly and stop the car quickly from any speed (although they are drum brakes and there is no power assist).

The engine has a recently new carb, new ignition components and new heat "boxes" at the engine.  It has no exhaust smoke on start up (or while driving); it has excellent power and compression and there is no oil consumption.  And its great on gas!  

I recently (December) had a local garage (a VW/Porsche specialist) change the oil, replace the brakes, tie rod ends, front shocks and ball joints.  At the same time a new master cylinder was installed and a new steering box (the old one was sloppy).  The nice thing about this car is the security on knowing that all replacement parts are readily available over the counter anywhere!

The body is perfect with no dings or damages however there are a few minor scratches in the clear coat.  At three of the wheel openings is minor "crazing" typical of fibreglass bodies (i.e., Corvettes).  I have an estimate of $400 to correct this at a local body shop.  (Its only noticeable in very bright light so i haven't bothered yet).

All gauges work properly except the fuel gauge.  The wipers work fine (although slowly).  The hand brake works well.

We have really enjoyed this car but its time to move on.  Its not a show car but with minor enhancements it could be.  But it sounds great, handles like a dream (corners fast and flat), accelerates qickly and stops perfectly.  

People are really drawn to this car and "car guys" spend a lot of time trying to figure out if its a real Porsche or not - its that authentic.

Buyer is responsible for shipping.  Trades (boat?) would be considered.


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