1959 Porsche 356
A 1600 Super-
Year of manufacture4/1959
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Mileage25 000 mi / 40 234 km
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Car typeCoupé
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Chassis number107444
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Engine number83308
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DriveLHD
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ConditionRestored
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Exterior brand colourgraphite
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Interior colourBeige
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Interior brand colourbiscuit
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Interior typeLeather
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Number of doors2
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Number of seats4
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Location
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Exterior colourGrey
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GearboxManual
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Fuel typePetrol
Description
Total ground-up documented restoration in 2011 with an open cheque book by marque experts. Upgraded for satisfying and safe driving with dual circuit brakes – discs on the front, drums on the rear, (original drums still available), adjustable shock absorbers, inertia reel seatbelts and 12v electrics with security battery isolator. The engine was uprated to 1,720cc, Zenith carburettors and a sport muffler exhaust. There is an electric button-operated carb primer on the dash underside. The dashboard also has a switch for the operation of the Marchal driving lamps.
A comprehensive pictorial record of the full restoration process, with full build details and specifications. It has a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, plus the original Kardex with the name of the first owner in the USA.
Single owner from 2011, The car has been mostly used for Continental touring and benefits from a rich photographic inventory of its touring life and appearances at the 356 International Shows in Murano, Italy, Strasbourg in Germany and Cascais, near Lisbon, in Portugal; A prize winning 356.
Delivery to Europe or Export Worldwide possible. Low rate oldtimer tax in most countries. Please ask me for more information, detailed pictures, video and any questions. Any expert inspection is welcomed.