Description:

1956 Porsche 1600 356A Coupe

This car was recently featured by Porsche AG at the first Porsche Design Center in the USA. 

All documentation including current Registro.

Serial #56977

Engine # 62297

Date Completed: 07/13/1956

Three owners from new

Original color was “Sand Beige”. Repainted to Porsche color -Bahia Red

All Numbers Matching (photos available of data plate, stamps, etc)

Comes with current Registro Mille Miglia certificate and FICHE ACI Racing certificate .

Current FIVA Passport good until 2035

CleanTitle

Porsche Factory Kardex

Porsche COA, 

Concours Award  from winning 2nd place in Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance 2024.

Original gearbox

Original engine

Original wheels dated 1956

Never in an accident.

Professional Top End conversion just completed to match the MM inspection of Originality required- back to Solex 32 carburetors with original OEM for 1956 1600

Bottom end was rebuilt about 7 years ago to original 1600 cc specs - -not “bored out”

Two sets of new tires . One set with Chrome wheels, the other set with original wheels of steel and date stamped 1956.

Fuel system completely rebuilt

All new drums and brake shoes ,

Original “Wind Up” Porsche factory VDO clock that works perfectly,

German Map light, 

Marchal Fog lights

Rally clock 

HALDA SpeedPilot,

Porsche factory 356A odometer in KM’s 

About 72,000 KM on odometer.

Extras included in the sale:

   Original wheels were removed which are date stamped 6/56 and replaced with new never driven on Michelin tires 15x165 as per the original from the factory;  

   

Rebuilt engine, map light, VDO original rebuilt speedometer in KM's, new tires, new clutch, all new HUBS, rebuilt Carburetors, Rally Clock, all new Black Vinyl leather,  front end spare tire/ battery box completely redone last year with new factory metal work all new carpet 

 

USA Speedometer which is not in the car, as the Original European Speedometer in KPH is in the Dash

. Original Tool Roll and complete set of German Hazet tools- all matching and another set of tools in an old German metal case.  These are priceless and sell if one can find them for over $ 9,000 usd.  These go with the car !

     All Receipts spent on improvements for the 356A (over $ 24,000), and the "Red History" book put together on all the necessary documents- FIVA Passport, Mille Miglia Passport, Title to the 356A, Letters, etc.

     2 rare Original 356A Owners manuals (dated 1956)- one in German and one in English.

     Original Marchal Fog lamp covers 

     Original Blaupunkt Radio The two Speakers are still in the car under the dash mounted correctly above the pockets on each side forward. 

    Letter received from the Mille Miglia Committee verifying entry into the 2025 Mille Miglia.....

     Porsche badge is painted on both fenders. Not a decal.

Master brake cylinder was converted to dual front and rear Master cylinder instead of just one -  in case there is a failure of one, the other one is working. (Allowed by the Mille Miglia committee and very critical for Rallying and Racing)

Interior was completely redone in Porsche 356 Black leatherette one month ago.

Two 356A original Owner Manuals - one in German and other in English

Interior German Porsche Square weave Carpeting was replaced with ALL new same carpeting  two months ago.

Leather Racing Straps (front and rear) were removed for MM official pictures requested by the MM Committee.  They will come with the car..

Price is $235,000

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