1956 Porsche 356 A coupe finished in the original colors, silver and red. Engine # P66463 has been re stamped as the original # P706863 si I could title the car in 1996. This is a great daily driver that runs well and looks great. It still have the 6 volt electrical system, strong engine with 1600 super heads and a ansa exaust, 741 transmission, 16" African mahogany flat wood wheel (handcrafted by myself) mounted to a moto-lita hub, horn works.Blaupunkt radio,not working.All gauges work except odometer, it reads 30412.Wiper motor rebuilt last year. ZF steering box, brake pads are good.Upholstery is very good, drivers seat has 3 torn seams, seat rails restored and move freely.Headliner is perfect except the 2 sides next to rear glass is discolored. Carpet is really worn and faded. Stripped to bare metal in 1997 and painted in arctic silver it does have some bondo in areas most of which is in the nose and rear clip. It has a teardrop rear clip which last year was brought back to the beehives and shine down license light,(Stoddards).Original doors,hood, no kinks,deck lid is not original.There are some rust spots(see photos). Body is very strait and with some minor body work and new paint this 356 would look beautiful! Paint code is 608.All 4 wheels are dated 11/56 spare is 7/62.It had a new floor pan replaced that looks good, battery pan is rough but new metal is included with sale.Many extras included such as clear headlight lenses,4 rebuilt s.s. lined front brake pistons,good spare tire and strap,4 hubcaps,jack,B owners manual,generator wrench,moto meter tire gauge,new horn kit,new door wedges,battery cover,heater rods,and fire extinguisher.
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