1957 Porsche

356 A 1600

$97,900

1957 Porsche

356 A 1600

Highlights

  • 1957 Porsche 356A coupe
  • Wonderful Driver Quality Driver Example
  • DIY Style Long Term Restoration Project
  • Under the same owner since 1985
  • Completed on August 31, 1956
  • Finished in red over black and red upholstery
  • Power: Replacement 1.6liter flatfour engine
  • Transmission: Four Speed manual transaxle
  • Equipment:
  • Oatmeal square weave carpets
  • 15″ steel wheels
  • Baby moon hubcaps
  • Beehive taillights
  • Blaupunkt AM/FM radio
  • Maintenance performed before sale:
  • Engine resealing, Late 2023
  • Transaxle servicing, Summer 2023
  • Reutterbuilt body finished in Polyantha Red (5602)
  • Repainted in current Titian Red in 2017, Decent but not a Concours Quality
  • Exterior details:
  • Body color bumpers
  • Retractable antenna
  • Driver door mirror
  • Single grille decklid
  • Quad beehive taillights
  • Dual exhaust outlets
  • Reutter badge on right front fender
  • Turn signals work intermittently
  • Cockpit features:
  • Low back bucket seats with black leatherette and red cloth inserts
  • Black upholstery extends to dashpad, folding rear bench, and door panels
  • Oatmeal square weave carpets
  • Blaupunkt AM/FM radio
  • Locking glovebox
  • Wooden Porsche crest shift knob
  • Ivoryfinished steering wheel with horn ring and Porsche center cap
  • Bodycolor dashboard with green letter VDO instrumentation
  • VDO instrumentation:
  • 120 mph speedometer
  • Combination gauge
  • Fivedigit odometer shows 74k miles, total mileage unknown
  • Replacement 1.6 liter Type 616/1 engine with twin carburetors and Knecht air filters
  • Sonauto Paris label on fan shroud
  • Engine stamping 67858 corresponds to 1958 356A engine
  • Several seals replaced before sale
  • Power sent to rear wheels via fourspeed manual transaxle
  • Transaxle case stamping 11251
  • Porsche Certificate of Authenticity included with factory colors, options, and powertrain numbers

Description

This 1957 Porsche 356A coupe, acquired by the current owner in 1985, represents a driver quality car with notable features and a history of maintenance. Completed on August 31, 1956, it boasts a vibrant red exterior paired with black and red upholstery. Powered by a replacement 1.6 liter flat four engine mated to a four speed manual transaxle, it offers a classic driving experience. The car comes equipped with oatmeal square weave carpets, 15″ steel wheels, beehive taillights, and a Blaupunkt AM/FM radio. Though the exterior received a repaint in its current shade of red in 2017 and exhibits some imperfections typical of its age, including intermittent turn signal operation, it retains its charming vintage appeal. Inside, the cockpit features re trimmed low back bucket seats, black upholstery extending to the dashpad and door panels, and a wooden Porsche crest shift knob. The ivory finished steering wheel fronts a body color dashboard housing green letter VDO instrumentation, including a 120-mph speedometer and an inoperable tachometer. While the odometer shows 74k miles, the total mileage is unknown. With recent maintenance including engine resealing and transaxle servicing in preparation for sale, this Porsche 356A, accompanied by a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, offers an enticing opportunity for enthusiasts seeking a well loved classic driving experience.

Specs

Basic

Year
1957
Make
Porsche
Model
356 A 1600
Miles
74,428
Vin
NR57340
Stock
813447

Engine

Engine Size
1600cc 4-Cylinder
Engine Type
Gasoline
Transmission Type
4- Speed Manual
Drivetrain
RWD

Body

Body Color
Titian Red
Body Style
Coupe
Doors
2

Interior

Interior Color
Tan

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