356A Cabriolet / Rust-Free / Restored 1994 / Super Clean / Kardex / Low Reserve

1959 Porsche 356

1959 Porsche 356 A Cabriolet VIN / Chassis Number: 151574 Fully restored 1994 Completely rust-free Super clean, not smoked in From long-term storage

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Model year: 1959
Type: T2 A
Style: Cabriolet
Coachbuilder: Reutter

Beginning Chassis #: 151532

End Chassis Number: 152475

History

·Originally sold by Islinger of Mannheim, West Germany

·Originally Porsche color code 5706 A, Silver Metallic with Red Leather, per Kardex

·Delivered to its first owner January 29, 1959

·First recorded in USA March 25, 1959

·Sold to current owner/seller October 7, 1991

·Body, including new floors, logitudinals and paint restored by Chuck Bronson; Titonka, Iowa, 1992-1994

·Interior and convertible top restored by Russ Taggert; White Lake, Michigan, 1994

·Restoration completed 1994

·Owner/seller was 356 Registry and Motor Cities Gruppe member

·Now Ruby Red with tan leather and tan top

·Limited use since restoration and long-term storage

·75,500 miles shown, believed accurate, but true mileage unknown

·Now cleaned and inspected, ready to be prepared for service or restored, as wanted

Body

·Originally Porsche Code 5707 / Reutter Code 608 Silver Metallic

·Bodywork and paint by Chuck Bronson; Titonka, Iowa, 1992-1994

·Floors, battery box, front diagonal member and longitudinals replaced with new parts, 1994

·Fully rust-free

·Hood stamped "74, "? matching chassis number and is unbent

·Tight and quiet when driving

·Doors, hood and deck lid open and close easily

·Star wheel lid supports work properly every time

·Door bottoms rust-free

·Sigla windshield with no chips, scratches or delamination

·All other glass in good condition

·Speedster spears

·Bright trim 100% complete and in good condition

·Front and rear bumper trim strips with rear aluminum bumper guards

·Aero outside mirror with very good glass

·All weatherstrips in good condition, soft and undamaged

Convertible Top

·Tan canvas top by Russ Taggert; White Lake, Michigan, 1994

·Properly fitted with correct materials

·Rear window is near-perfect

·Genuine Tenax fasteners

·Matching top boot included

Interior:

·Originally Red Leather interior per Kardex

·Tan full leather interior by Russ Taggert; White Lake, Michigan, 1994

·Seat recliners have excellent chrome and function properly

·Seats slide and latch easily

·Original VDM steering wheel with large horn ring

·Oatmeal carpet in very good condition

·Correct rubber mats show little wear

·Correct tan headliner with no damage

·Padded sun visors with passenger's mirror

·Glove box fits well with original liner

·Chrome ashtray operates and is clean

·Interior mirror body is clean and polished, glass is good

·Aftermarket seat belts with proper anchors

Engine

·Originally fitted with engine number 72643, 1600 Normal (Type 616/1 T2), per Kardex

·Now fitted with engine number 68815, 1600 Normal (Type 616/1 T2), from a 1958 car

·Case halves and third piece all matching, stamped "314”

·Mostly leak-free

·Noise-free

·Turns over easily, starts promptly cold and warm

·Correct Zenith 32 NDIX carburetors and air filters

·Correct Bosch generator and voltage regulator

·Correct Bosch VJR4 distributor with points and condenser

·Correct heaters operate correctly

·Bursch performance exhaust

·Pulls smoothly and runs cool

Transmission

·Originally fitted with transmission number 25833, Type 644, with BBBC ratios, per Kardex

·Now fitted with transmission number 13380, Type 644, date-stamped "27" for February 1957, and stamped with BBBC ratios

·Shifts easily through all gears, up and down

·Linkage and clutch properly adjusted

·Leak-free and noise-free

·Properly filled with GL4 gear oil

Suspension, brakes, steering:

·New shocks 1994

·King and link pins are tight with no clunking

·Brakes all operate

·Parking brake correctly adjusted and fully working

·Firestone S-1 radial tires 165R15 with ¾ tread remaining, new in 1994

·15" x 5 ½" Brazilian chrome wheels

·Correct, reproduction hubcaps in good condition

·Original Porsche crests on hubcaps

·Volkswagen 15" x 4 ½" spare wheel with Fulda tire

·Tracks straight.Steering wheel level when driving straight

All the rest:

·6 volt electrical system

·Conventional battery

·New, Bosch rebuilt starter, May 2017

·Fuel gauge functions properly

·Speedometer is accurate compared with GPS

·Both odometers operate properly

·Lights, horn, wipers and all operate

·Front indicator lights, tail lights, brake lights and turn signals all operate properly

·Sapphire 1 AM radio operates

·Aftermarket antenna

·Speakers operate

·All windshield washer components intact- washer fluid not filled

·Heater works properly

·Fuel tank is date stamped "12/58" and is believed original

·Glass fuel filter added under car is clean with no debris

·Fuel system has been flushed out and has no rust concerns

·Always garaged by current owner

Also included:

·Matching convertible top boot with storage bag, new in 1994

·Set of Coco mats

·Leather and fabric remnants from interior and top restoration, new in 1994

·Clear Michigan title

·Two ignition keys

·Copy of Kardex

·Bilstein jack

·Lightweight cover

·Elfrink and Autobooks service manuals

·356 Registry and Motor Cities Gruppe magazines

·Copies of many receipts 1980-1991 and all receipts 1991- 2002

·1992-1994 Restoration photos

·Small box of spares including carb, fuel pump and body parts

·New in bags, speedometer and tachometer cables

"The large print giveth and the small print taketh away”- Tom Waits:

Please remember, this is a used car, which, as nice as it may be, is not prefect. I strive to deliver accurate descriptions, but it is possible to miss small deficiencies and will not be held liable for these minor misnomers. This vehicle is sold AS IS/WHERE IS and comes with no warranties, expressed or implied, whatsoever.

Known issues:

·Painted 24 years ago, so there are imperfections from careful ownership and use

·Car was in long-term storage and is now running and driving, but needs sorting

·Hand throttle/choke is inoperable, so low idle at cold start till engine warms

·Light oil leaks from sump plate stud and from broken tachometer drive

·No other engine oil leaks seen

·Pulls right some when braking

·Paint cracked below deck lid grille.See photo

·Paint peeling from underside of hood and deck lid. See photos

·Identification tag is missing from front trunk, passenger side

·Fuel tank is cracked around the filler next and the top of the tank.Cannot be driven if filled too high.See photo

·Small chips in paint around deck lid and hood on both sides, and on bumpers

·Front bumper and front valance wavy below deco trim

·Door gaps are not the best, but doors open and close properly when car is on its wheels and when lifted

·Windshield weatherstrip cracking at corners

·Side glass scratched lightly

·Three-inch white scuff into paint below right corner of front bumper that is visible under car.

·Speedster spear is dented on left quarter

·Chrome on wheels and hubcaps shows some pitting, but is still good.See photos

·Tires are older and should be replaced before driving

·Temperature gauge does not function

·Tachometer cable is broken, so tach does not function.New replacement cable included

·High beam and turn signal indicators do not function

Not included:

·NO ADDITIONAL ITEMS ORIGINAL TO THIS CAR ARE AVAILABLE THAT ARE NOT IN PHOTOS, SORRY

Pre-purchase inspection is welcomed.Please contact me through "Ask seller a question" to arrange inspection and for any additional information.

Offered with realistic reserve.There is no "buy-it-now" price.Car will be sold to high bidder above reserve.

Shipping:

Buyer is responsible for vehicle pickup or shipping. Loose items will be inside car for shipping.

Other Terms:

$1000.00 deposit required within 48 hours of auction close.
PayPal accepted for deposit, only.
Payment methods accepted:

-Wire transfer in US funds.

-Cashier's Check (certified from US or Canadian bank) or money order.

-Cash (in person).

PayPal not accepted for full purchase payment.

Vehicle and title will be released to the buyer only after funds clear.There will be no exceptions.

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• Condition: Used
• Make: Porsche
• Model: 356
• SubModel: Cabriolet
• Type: Convertible
• Year: 1959
• Mileage: 75,500
• VIN: 151574
• Color: Red
• Engine size: 1600 Normal
• Number of cylinders: 4
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: Manual
• Drive type: RWD
• Interior color: Tan
• Drive side: Left-hand drive
• Options: Convertible, Leather Seats
• Vehicle Title: Clear
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