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1957 Porsche 356A is up for auction

In a time of rapid development of electric cars, it’s nice to see that there are still those who appreciate classic cars, especially when it comes to models like the Porsche 356. As the predecessor of the legendary 911 and Porsche’s first production car, the 356 has always attracted attention but also reached high price at auctions, especially well-preserved examples. One of the cars from the second version of this model, the 1957 Porsche 356A coupe is up for auction.

The Porsche 356A is powered by a rebuilt 1.6-liter flat-four with dual Weber carburetors and polished air cleaners. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. The Automol is mounted on silver-finished 15″ steel wheels wrapped in 165-width Michelin XZX tires.

This car is finished in Platinum Silver Metallic and has a few imperfections such as uneven panel gaps and visible corrosion on some components. It is equipped with body-color bumpers with chrome-finished overriders, dual side mirrors, H4 headlights, single polished exhaust outlet, replacement windshield, four-wheel drum brakes, and retrofitted shock absorbers.

Inside, low-back bucket seats are trimmed in black leatherette that covers the door panels, dash and rear bench. In front of the driver are a wood-rimmed Nardi steering wheel, green-letter VDO instrumentation and a five-digit digital odometer reading 63,335 miles (total mileage unknown). Additional equipment includes seat belts and a Blaupunkt push-button radio.

The car comes with manufacturer’s literature, partial service records, spare components, a Hazet tool kit, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on February 21st and the highest bid at the time of writing was USD $62,500.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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Restomod 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Coupe is up for auction

Singer Vehicle Design is one of the best, if not the best, when it comes to restoring and modifying Porsche 911 cars. Their story began fourteen years ago, and all their models attract attention whenever they appear. Such is the case with this 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Coupe that will be offered at the world’s largest collector car auction “Kissimmee”, which will take place from January 2-14, 2024.

The car is finished in Namibia Yellow with ghost stripes and Brown Porsche lettering. It is equipped with carbon fiber body panels including fenders, bumpers, front hood, rear deck lid and roof, retractable rear spoiler with a tinted acrylic screen beneath the grill, bi-xenon headlights, polycarbonate front lenses, bullet-style mirrors, nickel-plated brightwork , individual throttle bodies, ohlins adjustable shock absorbers, Brembo cross-drilled and ventilated disc brakes with red calipers.

There are also exterior options including an external fuel filler cap centered in the hood, external oil filler cap on the right rear quarter panel, nickel-plated bumperettes, gold-colored Singer badge atop White lettering.

Inside, Bone White leather covers the seats, door panels and ceiling. The luxurious interior is completed by brass air vents, matte black pedals, a Momo Prototipo steering wheel wrapped in black leather, air conditioning, power windows, a Porsche Classic navigation system, sound system, and an odometer showing 7,712 miles.

Under the hood is an Ed Pink-built air-cooled 4.0L flat 6-cylinder engine with about 400 hp (298 kW), paired with a 6-speed manual transaxle with limited-slip differential. The car sits on 17-inch Fuchs wheels wrapped in Michelin Sport 4S tires.

The value of the car is estimated at $1,200,000 – $1,300,000 USD.

Source: Mecum

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Restomod 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Coupe is up for auction
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1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0 is up for auction

In 1973, Porsche introduced the 911 Carrera RS to meet motorsport homologation requirements. It had a larger 2.7L engine with Bosch mechanical fuel injection and revised and stiffened suspension, compared to previous models. However, for the 1974 IROC Championship, RSR models were fitted with the 3.0 engine, and were sold to racing teams. One example of this car, the 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0, was a demonstration car that was used to sell the car’s capabilities to potential buyers. Now it’s up for auction.

In 1974, the car was bought new by Sydney Butler, who after three years sold it to the owner of Stoddard Imported Cars, Charles Stoddard, who kept the car carefully garaged and maintained as needed. It remained in his possession for almost two decades, after which it was sold to a Japanese collector. In 2004, the car was sold again in the United States, and the new owner replaced the clutch and rear shock absorbers. In 2017, it was sold to a new owner, when it became part of the White Collection.

From the moment the car left the factory until today, it has maintained its original condition with its original white paint and gold-highlighted Carrera RS script. Also, it is equipped with original Pirelli tires, and the owner kept the car in the best condition with occasional correction of paintwork and the rims to factory specifications.

This Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0 is certainly the best preserved example of this model and is one of only 55 produced. It is powered by a 3.0L aircooled flat-six engine with 230 hp (170 kW) and 203 lb-ft (275 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox. The five-digit odometer shows 29,452 kilometers (~18,301 miles).

The auction will take place on February 2 in Houston, TX, and the estimated value of the car is $2,250,000 – $2,750,000 USD.

Source: RM Sotheby’s

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1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0 is up for auction