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SUPER DESIRABLE LAST YEAR BUILT FACTORY RUBY RED
Sale price: $203,100.00 make an offer
Sale type: Fixed price listing
Technical specifications, photos and description:
- Model:
- 356
- Year:
- 1958
- Mileage:
- 79,000
- Engine:
- 4-CYLINDER 1600
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SUPER DESIRABLE LAST YEAR BUILT FACTORY RUBY RED for sale
Current customer rating: (249 votes ) based on1958 PORSCHE 356 SPEEDSTER
CALIFORNIA CAR-SAME OWNER FOR OVER 33 YEARS!
OFFERED FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OVER THREE DECADES!
In the early 80's. after a considerable amount of searching. the current owner purchased a super original. rust free. nbsp;
un-molested example of the iconic Porsche 356 Speedster. Critical in his search were the following criteria;
Rust free and without body damage Correct and as authentic as possible. without modifications Factory correct color. preferably Ruby Red Original matching number drivetrainAlthough an extremely nice original example when purchased. the new owner had the desire and wherewithall to
enhance the condition of his new aquisition. With the help of some of the best craftsmen in Southern California.
he was able to preserve and upgrade his Speedster to the level at which it is presented for sale today.
BODY AND PAINTWORK- The body panels and sheetmetal are original to the car. which has never suffered from rust or rot.
Before the car was repainted over 25yrs. ago. it was stripped to bare metal and metal finished so that an absolute
minimum of any type of filler was used. It was resprayed in the correct Porsche Ruby Red. the same color it left
the factory and for which it is coded. Although the paint is almost 25 years old. it could pass as having been painted
within the last five years. As is the case with most high quality respays. there are no signs of checking or dullness in the
finish. Within the last 5 years. Coachcraft. of Filmore CA. was retained to freshen-up various areas of the Speedster.
Over $25. 00. was spent to detail and freshen-up various areas such as engine compartment and undercarriage. pull
and reseal the engine. rebuild carburators. rebuild the trans-axle. new shocks. brakes etc. A comprehensive list of
work performed can be supplied to interested parties.
INTERIOR AND TOP- In approximately 1989 the interior and top were completely refurbished by Thomas Tops of Hollywood
California. well known in Porsche circles for their exacting and authentic interiors and tops. The scope of work
performed included rebuilding and covering the Speedster leather bucket seats. new German square-weave
carpeting and correct rubber floor mats. new German canvas convertible top and side curtains. new leather dash
cover. new leather door panels and a vinyl top tonneau. The cost was over $6. 00. 00 and the quality speaks for
itself. Although 25yrs. old. the interior and top are still in excellent condition and look virtually new.
OVERALL CONDITION- Most trim and mouldings are original to the car and are in very nice to excellent condition. The
wheels are obviously not correct and are the wider 15" wheels typically installed to enhance handling. The
Nardi steering wheel was on the car when purchased. the original steering wheel is not with the car. The Speedster is
available for inspection by appointment to serious qualified bidders.
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