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1965 Porsche 356 SC is up for auction

Recently, we have witnessed the discovery of more and more unique examples, as well as entire collections of old cars that are still in good condition. One of them is this 1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe that is being offered at auction.

Since its premiere in 1948, the Porsche 356 has been considered one of the most desirable collector cars. The production was started by the Austrian company Porsche Konstruktionen GesmbH and two years later the production was taken over by the German Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche GmbH making it Porsche’s first production car until the appearance of the legendary 911.

This Porsche 356 SC is finished in Light Ivory (6404), is in good condition and underwent a refurbishment in 2016. The bodywork was repaired and rust was repaired, the floor panels, longitudinal members, and rocker panels were replaced. It is equipped with bumpers with chrome guards, dual side mirrors, twin engine-cover grilles, exhaust outlets integrated into the rear overriders, Sachs shock absorbers, and brake discs on all four wheels.

The Porsche 356 SC is powered by a rebuilt air-cooled 1.6L 616/16 flat-four engine. In 2015, the engine received JE forged pistons and 86mm Durabar cylinders for a displacement of 1720cc, the generator, carburetor, fuel pumps, distributor and electronic ignition were rebuilt, along with the installation of a wiring harness. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox. It is mounted on 15″ chrome wheels wrapped in Vredestein Sprint Classic tires.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in blue leather that also covers the door panels and dashboard. There is also a three-spoke steering wheel behind which there is a five-digit odometer showing 8,877 miles (total mileage is unknown).

The car comes with a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, a driver’s manual, engine rebuild records, a spare set of wheels, and a clean South Carolina title in the current owner’s name.

The auction ends on April 20 and the current highest bid is $110,000 USD.

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1956 Porsche 356A coupe is up for auction

In 1948, Porsche’s first production car, the Porsche 356, arrived on the market. Seven years later, the 356 A was introduced. Its internal factory designation, “Type 1”, gave rise to its nickname “T1” among enthusiasts. It was produced until 1959, and more than 15k cars left the production lines. One of them, a 1956 Porsche 356A coupe is up for auction.

The Porsche 356A coupe is powered by a replaced 1.6-liter flat-four engine paired with a dual-mount four-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. It sits on silver 15″ steel wheels, with chrome hubcaps, wrapped in 155SR15 Vredestein Sprint Classic tires.

In 2021, the car was completely refurbished, after spending three decades in storage. It is finished in Silver Metallic (5606) and the reconstruction included the replacement of floor panels, front and rear inner fenders, battery box, left side panel, inner front hood frame, body seals, windshield, bumpers, and various trim pieces. It is equipped with body-color bumpers with bumperettes, quad beehive taillights, a single-grille decklid, square-edge door handles, a driver-side mirror, gold-color badging and hydraulic drum brakes.

Inside, the seats are covered in red leather that also covers the door panels and dashboard. There is also the re-cast ivory-color steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer showing 76,941 miles. Additional equipment includes beige square-weave carpeting, black rubber floor mats, black lap belts, leather rear luggage straps, a Porsche-branded radio blanking plate, a dash-mounted ashtray, and a lockable glovebox.

The car comes with refurbishment records, a Porsche Production Specifications sheet, an owner’s manual, a tool kit, and a clean California title.

The auction ends on March 30 and the current highest bid is $125,000 USD.

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1956 Porsche 356A coupe is up for auction

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1959 Porsche 356A 1600 Super

Recently, there are more and more vintage cars on the market that collectors and enthusiasts consider extremely attractive and desirable. Such is the case with the Porsche 356A 1600 Super, which was produced between 1956 and 1959. One such, a 1959 Porsche 356A 1600 Super, is up for auction.

The Porsche 356A 1600 Super is powered by a replaced 1.6-liter flat-four engine (from the 1961 Porsche 356B). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission. It was recently serviced, which included adjusting the valves and carburetors, setting the timing, and replacing the oil pressure switch, spark plugs, ignition points, air filters, and valve cover gaskets. It is mounted on 15″ Lemmerz steel wheels wrapped in Vredestein Sprint Classic tires.

This car was purchased new by a US Air Force Captain from Max Hoffman Motor Car Co. in New York City. It’s finished in Ruby Red (5702) and is in pretty good condition. It is equipped with an optional Golde sliding sunroof, body-color bumpers with chrome overriders and guards, Lucas driving lights, LED taillights, dual exhaust outlets exiting through the rear bumper, and a wide-five spare wheel mounted in the front trunk. With the car, the new owner will also receive a set of vintage wooden skis and poles.

Inside, the seats are covered in black vinyl, which also covers the door panels and dashboard. Additional equipment includes a heater, an Ivory-colored steering wheel, door pockets, a locking glove box, a push-button Blaupunkt radio, and an aftermarket CB radio. The five-digit odometer shows 52,919 miles.

The car comes with service records from new, an original purchase contract, owner’s manuals, historical photos and literature, a tool kit, a removed engine, a Kardex report, a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, and a clean Montana title in the owner’s name LLC.

The auction ends on March 23 and the current highest bid is $55,000 USD.

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1959 Porsche 356A 1600 Super

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