1953 Porsche Cabriolet --

@@@1261455@@@ ☎ Call or text "36101" to 972-954-1288 for more information 1953 Porsche Cabriolet 381 Miles Azure Blue Manual BACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXTBACKNEXT Image 1/35 Image 2/35 Image 3/35 Image 4/35 Image 5/35 Image 6/35 Image 7/35 Image 8/35 Image 9/35 Image 10/35 Image 11/35 Image 12/35 Image 13/35 Image 14/35 Image 15/35 Image 16/35 Image 17/35 Image 18/35 Image 19/35 Image 20/35 Image 21/35 Image 22/35 Image 23/35 Image 24/35 Image 25/35 Image 26/35 Image 27/35 Image 28/35 Image 29/35 Image 30/35 Image 31/35 Image 32/35 Image 33/35 Image 34/35 Image 35/35 Vehicle Overview: Stock: 60115 VIN: 60115 Year: 1953 Exterior Color: Azure Blue Make: Porsche Interior Color: Grey Leather Model: Cabriolet Mileage: 381 Transmission: Manual Vehicle Description: 1953 Porsche 356/1500 'Bent Window' Cabriolet Chassis No: 60115 $395. 00. 00 OBO - Rare “Pre-A” example – in most desirable open-air form - Solid example benefiting from expert restoration - Well-equipped. including restored and working ‘Telefunken' radio - Options and numbers verified by Porsche Certificate of Authenticity - Stunning color combination 1. 88 cc air-cooled. horizontally-opposed OHV four-cylinder engine. 64 HP at 4. 00 rpm (SAE)/55 HP at 4. 00 rpm (DIN). four-speed manual gearbox. independent front suspension with parallel trailing arms and laminated torsion bars. independent rear suspension with swing axles and transverse torsion bars. four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes; wheelbase: 82. 7” Rooted in humble origins as the “two-seater Volkswagen sport” project on June 11. 1947. from a converted sawmill in Gmünd. Austria. Porsche's sporting dynasty soon took physical form with the emergence of the sleek 356 “No. 1” roadster. Production and acceptance of the new sports car came quickly. with sales propelled by the diminutive Porsche's growing victory tally on the track. including the remarkable 20th overall finish and S1. 1 class win scored by Veuillet/Mouche with the #46 “works” entry at Le Mans in 1951. In testament to the upstart Porsche's stunning prowess. it finished the race just two places behind the mighty Hemi-powered Cunningham C2-R driven by John Fitch and Phil Waters. On the road-car front. Porsche's work with Reutter Karosserie added a number of welcome refinements to the 356 that began to appear on the 1952 model-year cars from March. Among them. the production process was simplified and streamlined. A one-piece. bent windscreen and more substantial bumpers appealed to the important American export market. and ventilated disc-type wheels with optional trim rings typified Porsche's export models. Fully integrated front and rear aprons extended below the rear bumpers. interiors included a new 6. 00-rpm tachometer. and detail changes heightened the overall driving experience. Engine development also proceeded at a rapid clip with the debut of the new 1500-cc unit for 1952 developing 60 horsepower at 5. 00 engine revolutions. Utilizing the Hirth roller-bearing crankshaft design. it was a mainstay of the 356 and the most popular power choice until the debut of the 356A for 1956. A higher-output. race-ready derivation. internally designated Type 528. used a new crankshaft. greater valve lift from an Ernst Fuhrmann-designed camshaft. and higher compression. Known as the '1500S. this 70-HP unit powered Porsche's aluminum Gmund coupes at the 1952 Mille Miglia. Through it all. the 356 formed the basis for Porsche's growing confidence and strength during the early 1950s and beyond. with both the car and company earning a well-deserved and formidable reputation for performance and quality that continues unchanged today. Numbered 60115. this “Pre-A” 1953 Porsche 356/1500 Reutter Cabriolet was owned by the noted Beck family of Beck Spyder lore. It was in their Arizona care for some 35 years before being acquired in complete and correct condition as an excellent candidate for restoration. It is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from Porsche. listing original data. including its June 5. 1953. production completion date. Factory-original features and options include a Telefunken radio. which is restored and works. a retractable radio antenna. Comfort seats. windshield washer system and ‘Hella' horn. This very desirable 1500-powered. early Reutter Cabriolet clearly benefits from a fresh. concours-level restoration. To restore this very special Porsche. experts from the Tulsa. Oklahoma area for the job. The gorgeous Azure Blue paint and body work were performed by Straight Line Restorations. American Upholstery re-trimmed the factory correct gray interior. and Huber Restorations expertly handled final mechanical sorting and detailing. Remaining true to its factory-original specifications. the Porsche is further complete with its original date-coded wheels. “Turbine-style” trim rings. and steering wheel. which is nicely restored in keeping with the rest of the car. The ‘1500' engine was rebuilt by the noted Porsche “Pre-A” engine specialist Geary Miller of New York with improved internal components for enhanced durability. ” Only an approximate 100 test miles have been covered since the Cabriolet's restoration was finished. A very nice example with a top-quality restoration. this “Pre-A” 1953 Porsche 356/1500 Reutter Cabriolet is highly collectible. enjoyable. and certainly one of the finest available today. The engine case is not numbers matching but it is date period correct. Vehicle Photos: Vehicle Warranty: AS IS - NO WARRANTY

This vehicle is being sold as is. where is with no warranty. expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description. authenticity. genuineness. or defects herein. and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness. imperfection. defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle. and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

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Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end. and make arrangements for payment at that time. A $500. 00 deposit is due within 24 hours of end of auction. The remainder is due within 3 days of auction end. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle. sell it to the next high bidder. or sell it otherwise. Most banks and credit unions do not finance vehicles older than 1995 or with more than 100K miles. Make sure if financing that your financial institution accepts the year and miles of this vehicle before bidding. Please arrange financing prior to bidding.

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Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end. and make arrangements for payment at that time. A $500. 00 deposit is due within 24 hours of end of auction. The remainder is due within 3 days of Auction end. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle. sell it to the next high bidder. or sell it otherwise. Most banks and credit unions do not finance vehicles older than 1995 or with more than 100K miles. Make sure if financing. your financial institution accepts the year and miles of this vehicle before bidding. Please arrange financing prior to bidding. Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle. If you wish to have it shipped using a service. we will gladly cooperate. you can locate shippers by doing a search for `auto shippers`. If you are not sure about something. Please ASK. Do not assume anything not listed is included. PLEASE ONLY BID WHAT YOU ARE WILLING TO PAY. IF THE RESERVE IS NOT MET. WE MAY CONTACT THE HIGH BIDDER TO OFFER THE SECOND CHANCE OPTION. Please read eBay's User Agreement 2. Collins Brothers reserves the right to. a. Obtain and verify the registered information of all users who bid on this auction. b. Cancel any and all bids at our discretion. or end the auction early if necessary. 3. Bidders Age: You must be 18 years of age or older to Bid. 4. Special eBay Bid Retraction Rules: Please read eBay's "Retracting a Bid" a. If you place a bid before the last 12-hour period of the auction: „X You may retract that bid before that last 12-hour period but only for exceptional circumstances. You will not be allowed to retract that bid during the last 12-hour period of the auction. b. If you place a bid during the last 12-hour period of the auction: „X You will be allowed to retract the bid for exceptional circumstances but only if you do so within one hour after placing the bid. 5. Funds & Financing: a. For help in arranging for a Pre-Approved loan or for any questions please email or phone Dennis at (972) 442-6189 ex 226 prior to bidding. 6. Buyers Inspection: Collins Brothers has done our best to disclose all information known about this vehicle for auction. Collins Brothers welcomes a buyers inspection. If you plan to have a buyers inspection. please make sure you inspect the vehicle prior to the auction ending. Inspection fees if any are Buyers responsibility. 7. Representations and Warranties made by seller: This vehicle is being sold "as is". Manufacturers warranties may still apply. Extended warranty may be available email or phone Dennis at (972) 442-6189 ex 226 for details. No representations or warranties are made by seller. nor are any representations or warranties relied upon by bidders in making bids. 8. Taxes and Registration fees: Out of state buyers are responsible for all state. county. city taxes and fees. as well as title service fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. All taxes and fees must be paid in full in order for vehicle to be titled and registered. 9. Title Information: Vehicles titles may be held by banks or lenders as collateral for loans. In many cases there is a delay in receiving the original instruments up to 21 days from the time we pay a vehicle off. While we usually have all titles in our possession at closing. there are occasions where we may be waiting for them to arrive. If payment is made by cashier's or personal checks we will hold all titles for 10 days or until funds have cleared. 10. Shipping & Delivery: a. All shipping charges are buyer's responsibility. Collins Brothers will help with shipping arrangements but will not be responsible in any way for claims arising from shipping damage! b. Licensed Carriers are generally insured for $3. 00. 00. 00. We assume no responsibility for damages incurred after the vehicle leaves our facility. All shipping arrangements are provided by Collins Brothers as a courtesy. We are not affiliated with any carrier. Any claims or other communication regarding shipment of vehicles will be between you and the shipper. not with Collins Brothers. c. The amount of time it takes for delivery is dependent on the carrier. but is generally 7-14 days from the date the vehicle is picked up from our facility until it is delivered to your destination. Verify with the shipper for an Estimate Time of Arrival to be sure. 11. Finalizing your Purchase: a. Collins Brothers will contact the successful high bidder by e-mail after the auction closes. b. Successful high bidder MUST communicate with Dennis at Collins Bothers by e-mail or phone (972) 442-6189 ex 226 within 24 hours of the auction ending to make arrangements to complete their transaction. If we cannot confirm your intention to buy or the sale is not completed within 5 days. we reserve the right to relist this vehicle or sell to any other qualified buyer. c. In order to secure bid on vehicle. Successful bidder (BUYER) must within 24 hours of bid closing send to Seller a Deposit in the amount of 10% by major credit card. cash or bank certified funds. Within 72 hours of bid closing. Buyer must send balance of funds by wire transfer. cash. bank certified funds to Seller. d. At time of sending initial deposit. Buyer MUST fax copy of their State issued valid Driver License. Furthermore. before said vehicle is released for shipment to Buyer. all other Sale related and title related paperwork must be signed and returned complete to Seller.

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