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Porsche 356 (1960)
for sale

Price: US $200.00

Description:

This Roadster is one of 561 produced in 1960. There have been three owners of this car; one since 1977 (me).
The car VIN is 88765, which corresponds to a build date late in 1960, and the color is Ivory (code 6004). It is still in the original color. The car comes with two transmissions and three engines:
Transmissions: 11 6-741/2 41463, original to the car, manufactured November, 1960, and rebuilt with new synchros in the early 1980's and not reinstalled in the car; and 9 3-741/2c 71954, built September, 1963, and currently installed in car.Engines: P*87960, Super 75, original to the car, manufactured in late 1960, complete and rebuildable, not in car; P*0800686, S-90, manufactured in mid-1960, complete and rebuildable, not in car; and P*732059, 1600C (75HP), manufactured in 1964 and currently installed in car.
I can provide pictures of any of these numbers if needed. The dates are from internet sources and, if I become aware of any inaccuracies, I will make corrections. I have described this as a matching numbers car, although I do not have the original build sheet. I am the only owner of this car for almost 40 years and I removed the transmission and engine that came with the car in 1977, which were described to me as original to the car. As all of the numbers - the VIN, the transmission and engine -- all appear to date from late 1960, I feel very confident that this assertion is accurate.
In addition to the engines, I am including a wide range of used spares that are partially reflected in the pictures. Essentially, I think I have available about 70% of what it would take to put a 356 shell back on the road.
The car is ready for restoration. The good news is that, other than a missing front bumper and various exterior trim pieces, carpets and a replacement top, I'd describe the car as 99% complete and original. This car was on the road and running fine when I parked it in 1980. After going away to Europe and grad school for five years, the master brake cylinder failed, and I never put it back on the road. I have not tried to start the engine, but it turns easily by hand (no seizing). Also good news is the fact that I do not believe this car has ever been in a significant accident and I have detected no significant impact damage to any of the exterior body panels or the doors. To my eyes, given that this is an unrestored 55 year old car and that there are some bumps here and there, all of the body panels are surprisingly straight.
The not-so-good news is that the car did originate in Massachusetts. While the upper shell has some rust damage (especially wheel wells in front and behind the door), it is reasonably limited. The same can not be said for the undercarriage. In the late 70's, I replaced the entire floor, longitudinals, jack points and rockers with reproductions and rebuilt the battery box. As a way of keeping these replacements as rust free as possible, I also painted them with an epoxy paint (which is why the floor appears white underneath). It has kept the metal clean, although I probably would use flat black if I did it again. There are two issues, however: first, while everything is very solid and the car is structurally rigid, this is not the concours quality workmanship that many people insist on today. Second, there is door gap issue (especially on the driver's side back upper) that will have to be corrected by redoing some of this work.
The car is titled in MD. Interestingly, the car was apparently originally titled as a '61 -- not surprising, since apparently the transmission wasn't made until November, 1960, and it would have been unlikely that the car reached the states before early '61. Also, the VIN number is listed correctly, but there is also added the color code (6004) as listed on the body badge. So, the VIN on my title reads 887656004. I don't think this is a problem, but I point it out anyway.
I have a million pictures in addition to the ones posted. I can also take new ones should there be some special vantage point you need. In addition, I will be available to show the car to interested and serious bidders. I actually would encourage those bidders to try to see the car either in person or through a surrogate, as it is hard to convey everything 100% accurately via photography. The car is in downtown Washington, DC, near the National Zoo. It is easily accessible by car, plane, DC metro, or whatever.
This is a 10-day auction. I frankly do not think that is enough time for most people to be able to check this out accurately and bid knowledgeably. As a result, this first listing will have very high buy-it-now and reserve prices. If someone really wants this car, it will sell. But, more likely, I will let the time run out. THEN, I will relist for another ten days, with a much lower reserve price, but without a buy-it-now price. And I believe the car will definitely sell. Effectively, I'm trying to allow for a 20-day auction, which I think could be fairer to all interested parties.
I am available to discuss any aspect of the car and its history by phone. My number is 202-494-2663 (please call between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. E.S.T.). HOWEVER, if you call or e-mail me, do NOT ask me to end the auction early and/or make me an offer for the car. The auction will run to the end, and that is what will set the price. If you can not respect this, please do not call.

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