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BEAUTIFUL T1A SILVER/RED 356A COUPE GARAGED CA 100% FACTORY-METAL FLRS #MATCH 56

Sale price: $90,995.00 make an offer

Seller's notes: "Stored for years amidst a multi-million dollar collection of early slot machines."

Sale type: Fixed price listing

Technical specifications, photos and description:

Model:
356
Year:
1957
Mileage:
45,611
Engine:
1600 Flat four cylinder
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BEAUTIFUL T1A SILVER/RED 356A COUPE GARAGED CA 100% FACTORY-METAL FLRS #MATCH 56 for sale

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1957 Porsche 356A Coupe 1600. rare original silver/red color combination. 100% solid factory-metal floors.  An early T1A Coupe that has been garage-kept in California since new. same title since 1970.  Original numbers-matching engine with original carburetors. excellent running condition.  Original Blaupunkt radio. speaker covers. steering wheel and shift knob.  Restored approximately 25 years ago to factory specifications. still shows beautifully.  No rust repairs anywhere in the floors. wheel wells. longitudinal or jack points - all original solid metal.  Please note that all the factory undercarriage spot welds are visible and pristine. every nut easy to turn. hallmarks of a garaged California early Porsche.  (Even good California cars often need some metal replacement in the floors or longitudinals. only cars garaged since day one look this original underneath).  No restoration work has been performed on this car in over 20 years. other than mechanical upkeep.  The date-stamped original gas tank was recently cleaned and re-lined. and brakes are redone.  New tires were installed last week.  Paint is approximately 25 years old and shows beautiful.  The previous owners have large commercial real estate holdings in the Northern SF Bay Peninsula.  They own one of the largest collections of early slot machines in California. and this Porsche 356A was stored the past 25 years amongst their vast array of early California memorabilia.  Many of the slot machines are worth over $250. 00. and this Porsche was a fitting part of this treasure trove.    We specialize in early Porsche models. and I was excited to acquire this wonderful T1A Coupe and present it here.  (The COA is on order. but Porsche North America already verified the original color combination and engine number by phone).  We are a licensed California dealer: California retail buyers will be responsible for tax and license fees. Overseas buyers are welcome: We work closely with a local shipper in Hayward. California. that offers competitive rates.  Please complete any inspections prior to bidding.  Thanks for looking!  Please email any questions. and see a slideshow of 250 detailed and downloadable pictures below:

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