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1961 Porsche 356 Super, Stunning Beauty, Great Driver, Sorted, Video! on 2040-cars

US $49,900.00
Year:1961 Mileage:29422 Color: Silver /
 Blue
Location:

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:4 speed manual
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:1.6 Liter Horizontally Opposed Air Cooled
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Dealer
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. ...
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 115998
Year: 1961
Interior Color: Blue
Make: Porsche
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: 356
Trim: Super
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Mileage: 29,422
Exterior Color: Silver
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

Offered for sale is my 1961 Porsche 356B T5 Super Coupe, painted in a stunning COA matching Silver, with blue leatherette interior and oatmeal German Square Weave carpeting. Fully sorted, everything works just beautifully on the car-brake lights, turn signals, headlights, all gauges and even the radio as well as a working charging system! Recently painted, the paintwork on this car is absolutely gorgeous! Receipt in hand where the car was taken down to bare metal and then refinished. All gaps are even and doors close well with that nice Porsche "thunk". Hood closes well and evenly all the way around and is not kinked. Hood pull works well every time to open the hood. Rear engine lid opens and closes well and the engine lid pull works well every time.

Car was restored for the owner who gave the instruction that he wanted an "excellent driver quality car" that was fully sorted, a car that he could jump in, start, drive for the day and be proud of. This is that car. He searched for a car that was very solid to begin with and then began restoration on that car. We have a full folder of receipts of the restoration of the car which include seats done by Autos International, a new headliner, new side body deco strips, new Koni shocks, new shift linkage bushings, new clutch, pressure plate, release bearing, gland nut, flywheel seal, new brake wheel cylinders for all 4 wheels. Original owners manual is with the car along with a reproduction tool kit and an original Bilstein jack. The remainder of the interior, i.e., the door panels and rear seats are original and have not be re-upholstered. Tires are excellent with no cracks or checking, and the chrome wheels  and hubcaps make the car visually appealing.

The engine in the car is #705849 which is  a later model Super engine. As soon as the key is turned to start the car, the engine roars to life with no smoke or strange noises, and after a short warm up is ready to go. Brakes stop the car on a dime evenly and straightly and do not pull to either side as they are being applied. The car "takes the gas" and goes through all gears evenly and smoothly. There are no transmission or engine issues with the car. The reverse gear works well.


Here is a short video of the car being driven at highway speeds:

http://youtu.be/HtRM9rrH-Vs and another:

http://youtu.be/3ZhKiFwhB28


Here is a link to over 125 photos of the car:

https://plus.google.com/photos/102989007469098779939/albums/5965069395536968113?authkey=CNL1iMDhgPvGGw


Title in hand, we are a licensed and bonded and insured auto dealer in North Carolina. We have an "A+" rating with the Better Business Bureau. Our dealership is TJ Auto, Inc., 1312 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27603. If you have any questions please contact Tom Nelson at 919-522-4412. We can assist international buyers as well as domestic with shipping (buyer pays shipping). If you decide to purchase the Porsche please have the funds ready since it takes a lot of time and energy and resources to put a car on Ebay. Thank you for reading about our Porsche 356 Super Coupe!

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