1953 Porsche 356

Porsche 356 (1953)
for sale

Price: US $180,000.00

Description:

Rare (460 built) Porsche 1953 Pre-A bent windshield 1500N numbers matching Reutter Cabriolet #60323. Running driver condition with 75 hp 1600S engine #84318 installed and original 2-pc crankcase 1500N engine #32273 included with car. Original engine complete missing only the muffler. COA confirms original engine # but indicates incorrect 1600cc instead of 1500cc (Porsche did not make a 1600cc engine in 1953). The car was restored in 1980, still looks beautiful but is showing it's 35 year old restoration and is due for a fresh new restoration. Runs and drives well, a real head turner. Body is rust free with only small minor dents easily fixed during restoration. Undercarriage is mostly rust free, the floor pans and longitudinals need attention or replacement. Interior is good to fair condition but would need a carpet and seat cover replacement during restoration, seat frames are original. Convertible top is complete but with a cracked rear window and the front wooden yolk needs to be replaced. Bolt on front disc breaks were installed for better stopping power but original drum breaks were saved and are included with car. Believed original transmission #2686 was rebuilt in 2011. The car has 15 wheels with 2 year old Vredestein sprint classic radials for better handling instead of original 16 wheels. Gauges work accept for the odometer is stuck on 50, 000 miles, the previous owner (1981-2007) was a collector and rarely drove it. Current owner has driven about 4, 000 miles from 2007-present and has all maintenance receipts from that period.This is your opportunity to own a drive today then restore a rare classic Porsche Pre-A 356 cabriolet.Buyer handles all shipping costs and arrangements.Buyer pays all taxes and license fees.a non-refundable US $2, 000.00 deposit via PayPal is required within 48 hours of auction close.Full payment via bank wire transfer is required within 7 days of auction close.
update: 2016-01-13

Features:

Condition:Seller Notes:
Used
“Driver condition 1953 Porsche 356 Pre-A Cabriolet restored in 1980 and due for a new restoration. Original engine 2-pic crankcase 1500N #32273 removed and saved with generator by previous owner in 1981, (included with car). Replaced with a good running 1600S engine #84318 for more power. Odometer stuck on 50,000 miles and previous owner rarely drove it. I purchased the car in Dec. 2007 and driven about 4,000 miles since then. Trans believed original #2686 and rebuilt in 2011. Mostly original and complete with COA, Vin #60323 is in all the right places including the seat frames in original grease pencil. The car has 15" wheels instead of original 16" wheels and disc breaks in front (original drum breaks included). Floor pans and longitudinals need attention or replacement but it's a mostly rust free car. Hasn't left the state of Colorado since 1980. This is your opportunity to own a drive today rare (460 built) bent windshield Pre-A 356 and then restore to all it's former glory.”
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 60323Year: 1953
Number of Cylinders: 4Make: Porsche
Transmission: ManualModel: 356
Body Type: ConvertibleTrim: Pre-A 2-door Cabriolet
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warrantyEngine: 4 Cyl 1600S & 1500N
Vehicle Title: ClearDrive Type: RWD
Options: Leather Seats, ConvertibleMileage: 60,000
Fuel Type: GasolineExterior Color: Red
For Sale By: Private SellerInterior Color: Black

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