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1957 Porsche 356A Cabriolet is for sale

After the end of WWII, Porsche introduced its first production car, the 356, which was produced in four versions until 1965. In the mid-50s, Porsche started producing the second version of this model, the 356A, which was offered until 1959, when it was replaced by the 356B version with a T5 body type. 21,045 cars left the production line and one of them, the 1957 Porsche 356A Cabriolet is up for auction.

This 356A is powered by a 1.6-liter flat-four engine with dual downdraft carburetors paired with a four-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. It sits on chrome-finished 15″ steel wheels wrapped in 165-series Vredestein Sprint Classic tires.

The car is finished in black, is well maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with a Ruetter body, a black soft top with a matching boot cover as well as dual side mirrors, a rear luggage rack with leather fasteners, polished side spears and rocker panel trim, and body-color bumpers with overriders and integrated exhaust outlets at the rear , Koni shocks at the rear and four-wheel hydraulic drums.

Inside, the seats are covered in red leather that also covers the door panels and upper part of the dash. In front of the driver are a two-spoke steering wheel and a five-digit odometer showing 52,076 km (~32k miles). Additional equipment includes belts on the front seats, squareweave carpets covered with black rubber floor linings, Blaupunkt push-button radio and a passenger grab handle, and a gold ASI plate is mounted on the right kick panel.

In 2023, the car was serviced, which included rebuilding the dual carburetors, replacing the fuel pump and cleaning the fuel tank.

This 356A convertible is now offered on dealer consignment in North Carolina with refurbishment photos, import paperwork, a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, and transferable New York State registration.

The auction ends on April 26 and the highest bid at the time of writing was $50,000 USD.

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1957 Porsche 356A Cabriolet is up for auction
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1961 Porsche 356B Karmann Notchback sold for $56,600 USD

In 1959, Porsche introduced the second version of its first production car, the 356B, with a T5 body. It was produced until 1963, and almost 40,000 cars left the production line. Models produced in 1961 and 1962 have taken the name “Karmann notchback”, because they had the cabriolet rear end design, the T6 coupé windshield frame and a unique hard top (combination of T5 and T6 body). One of them, 1961 Porsche 356B Karmann Notchback recently sold for $56,600 USD.

This car is finished in Ruby Red, and it was not in bad condition, so it can be said that the buyer got it cheap if we consider the prices that these models are reaching lately. It is equipped with a chrome driver-side mirror, a windshield washer system, vent windows, body-color bumpers with chrome overriders, and drum brakes at each corner.

Inside, the seats are covered in Light Brown leather that also covers the door panels, the upper part of the dash and the rear bench. In front of the driver is a wood-rimmed Nardi steering wheel and a five-digit odometer showing 56,882 miles. Additional equipment includes pushbutton radio, lap belts, and rubber floor coverings.

Under the bonnet is a replacement air-cooled 1.6-liter flat-four (from a 1962 Porsche 356B 1600S) with a factory rated 89 hp (66 kW) at 5500 rpm and 89 lb-ft (121 Nm) of torque at 4300 rpm. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. It sits on 15″ vented steel wheels with Deluxe hubcaps wrapped in Michelin XZX tires.

This Porsche 356B Karmann Notchback is sold with a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, a spare radio, tools, service records, and a clean South Carolina title in the seller’s name.

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1961 Porsche 356B Karmann Notchback sold for $56,600 USD
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Ultra rare 1996 Vector M12 is up for auction

Between 1995 and 1999, the American car manufacturer Vector Aeromotive under parent company Megatech produced a sports car, the Vector M12, and only 14 examples left the factory. One of them, a 1996 Vector M12 is up for auction.

This Vector M12 is the fourth example produced and is finished in red. It is equipped with a fiberglass body, extended Lamborghini Diablo chassis, sloping nose blending into the profile of a deeply raked wraparound windshield, front chin spoiler, pop-up headlights, horizontally bisected side windows, scissor doors, triple intake scoops ahead of each rear wheel, and rear spoiler, and triple-vented dual exhaust outlets.

Inside, bucket seats are trimmed in tan leather with black piping, and color-matched upholstery covers the lower door panels, sills, and center console. In front of the driver is a leather-wrapped steering wheel and a digital odometer showing 4,418 miles. Additional equipment includes black suede dash and upper-door trim, tan carpeting, a gated shifter, power controls for the lower window panels, air conditioning, and a CD stereo.

Under the bonnet is a 5.7-liter Lamborghini V12 with factory 492 hp (367 kW) at 5,200 rpm and 425 lb-ft (576 Nm) of torque at 4,900 rpm. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a ZF five-speed manual gearbox mounted behind the engine. It reaches 60 mph in 4.8 seconds with a top speed of 304 km/h (189 mph). It is mounted on 18″ multipiece three-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in 235/40ZR18 front and 335/30ZR18 rear Pirelli P Zero Rosso tires.

In 2019, the front brake hoses were replaced, and the calipers were disassembled and cleaned. In the same year, the power steering pump and rack were rebuilt, the reservoir was replaced and replacement lines were fabricated. In 2023, a service was performed, which included fluid changes and replacement of the spark plugs. A custom exhaust system was installed under current ownership, and the removed exhaust system is included in the sale.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with service invoices from current ownership, an owner’s manual, Vector signage purchased on BaT in February 2023, its removed exhaust system, and a clean Florida title.

The auction ends on April 22 and the highest bid at the time of writing was $231,000 USD.

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Ultra rare 1996 Vector M12 is up for auction