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1956 Porsche 356a Coupe on 2040-cars
Year:1956
Mileage:1457
Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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Matching Numbers Documented with Porsche Certificate of Authenticity Restored and Outstanding Driver Desirable, professionally restored, two owner 356A Porsche. Documented with its Certificate of Authenticity showing that is a Matching Numbers engine and body panels and it was originally offered with a Blaupunkt radio (still in the car, even has shortwave!), the very rare optional clock in the glovebox door and the desirable beehive tail lights. It comes with the original books and manuals, as well as some of the paperwork, dating from 1963. The current owner has had it in his possession since 1970. He drove it until 1972 and it was left in storage untouched until the mid to late 90's, when it underwent a full restoration. Graphite Metallic (5603) was the color choice for this car when it left Germany, but somewhere along the way the paint was changed to Polyantha Red (5602)- a far more eye catching color. The sheet metal stamps indicate that this is the metal work the car was born with. The red paint has served this car well and shows beautifully while still being worry free on the road. Interior appointments are preserved and working properly. Seating has been covered in tan upholstery that shows almost no use and no defects to be noted. Recently - in the past two years - it has had the brakes overhauled, the 4 speed transmission rebuilt, the engine has been refreshed - including the carbs, new tires and the suspension has been replaced. The car has no leaks, funny noises or driving habits. The 1,457 miles on the odometer are miles driven from when the restoration took place. These miles will change, as it is being driven on nice days. As supported by the Porsche certificate of authenticity that accompanies this coupe, the engine bolted in the engine bay was put there by the Porsche factory in 1956. With the original numbers matching engine in place the collectibility of this car is well established. While it is the original engine, it has been carefully overhauled rounding out a nicely restored sports car with plenty of reliable horsepower from the factory unit. Whether you intend to get this coupe out on the road, take it to shows and events, or just enjoy its presence in your collection - any time spent with this car is sure to moments of pure bliss. This is really a no excuses car that I would rate an 8 out of 10. Why pay the crazy money for a car you want to keep in a museum, when you can have one you can drive and enjoy every day? |
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