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1959 Porsche 356A 1600 coupe is for sale

Classic cars are in high demand these days, especially when it comes to rare and legendary models. One of them is this 1959 Porsche 356A 1600 coupe, which is offered for sale. The current owner bought it 47 years ago.

The Porsche 356A 1600 is powered by a replacement 1.6L flat-four engine paired with a four-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels.

This car was sold last month but since the buyer failed to follow through with their commitment to purchase, the car is up for sale again. It is finished in brown, and is in pretty good condition, although rust can be seen in some places. It is equipped with dual mirrors, a sliding sunroof, rear quarter vent windows, dual exhaust vents exiting through the rear bumper, and body-colored fenders with chrome covers and guards. It sits on a set of chrome-finished 15″ steel wheels wrapped in Michelin XZX tires.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in brown vinyl that also covers the top of the dashboard and the door panels. In front of the driver is an ivory-color steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer that shows 14,084 miles (true mileage is unknown). It is equipped with a Volvo-branded push-button radio and brown floor mats.

The car comes with a removed Blaupunkt Frankfurt radio, a spare distributor, manufacturer’s literature, related books and magazines, service records, and a clean California title.

The auction ends on June 21st and the current highest bid is $70,000 USD.

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1965 Porsche 356SC is for sale

Since it was first presented in the late 40’s until today, the Porsche 356 has been the desire of many, and it is considered one of the most desirable collector’s cars. It was produced until 1965 in three series: A, B and C. The C series was the last to hit the market, and one example from this series, the 1965 Porsche 356SC is up for auction.

Porsche 356SC is a model with the most powerful pushrod engine Porsche had ever produced. It is powered by a 616/16 flat-four engine with dual Weber carburetors and was overhauled in 1996 with Nippon Racing big-bore pistons to raise the displacement to 1720 cc. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transaxle.

The car is finished in Ruby Red (repainted) and is in good condition. It is equipped with body-color bumpers with chrome guards, a driver’s sideview mirror, fog lights, European-style taillights, exhaust outlets integrated into the rear overriders, twin engine-cover grilles, a chrome Lietz luggage rack, Koni Classic shocks, and stopping power is handled by four-wheel disc brakes. It sits on 15×5.5″ chrome-finished steel wheels wrapped in 185/70 Vredestein Sprint Classic tires.

Inside, the interior was renewed last year when it was covered in black leather and a body-color metal dashboard was installed. Additional equipment includes fold-down rear seats, a locking glove box, and lap belts. In front of the driver is a wood-rimmed VDM three-spoke steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer with 20,463 miles (total mileage unknown).

The car has a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity which lists the car’s original colors, powertrain numbers, and a production completion date of October 27, 1964. It comes with service records, manufacturer’s literature, a jack, and a clean California title.

The auction ends on June 7th and the current highest bid is $86,000 USD.

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1965 Porsche 356SC is for sale

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1963 Porsche 356B is for sale

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Three years after the end of World War II, Porsche began production of its first production car, the Porsche 356. It was produced in several versions, and in 1962, Porsche introduced the 356 B model with the T6 body type. It was produced until 1963, and over 30,000 cars left the production line. One of them, a 1963 Porsche 356B is for sale.

This unique “Karmann hardtop” car is powered by a 1.6-liter flat-four engine with dual carburetors. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. It sits on silver-finished 15″ steel wheels wrapped in 165/80 Kumho Power Star 758 tires.

The Porsche 356B is finished in Ruby Red, and is in good condition. It is equipped with twin grilles on the engine compartment cover, an external fuel filler in the right front wing/fender and a larger rear window, Bursch exhaust system and four-wheel drum brake system. Three years ago, the body was repainted, the windshield, window and body seals were replaced, and LED lighting was installed.

Inside, the seats are covered in gray leather that also covers the door panels while the upper part of the dashboard is covered in red leather. The three-spoke steering wheel is wrapped in a leather cover. Ten years ago, the interior was refreshed. Additional equipment includes lap and shoulder seat belts, an analog clock, and a JVC radio mounted below the dashboard. The five-digit odometer reads 84,455 miles.

The auction ends on April 23rd and the current highest bid is $32,000 USD.

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1963 Porsche 356B is for sale

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