• Year of manufacture 
    4/1959
  • Mileage 
    25 000 mi / 40 234 km
  • Car type 
    Coupé
  • Chassis number 
    107444
  • Engine number 
    83308
  • Drive 
    LHD
  • Condition 
    Restored
  • Exterior brand colour 
    graphite
  • Metallic 
    Yes
  • Interior colour 
    Beige
  • Interior brand colour 
    biscuit
  • Interior type 
    Leather
  • Number of doors 
    2
  • Number of seats 
    4
  • Location
    United Kingdom
  • Exterior colour 
    Grey
  • Gearbox 
    Manual
  • Fuel type 
    Petrol

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.