Equipment
1498/70hp, 4-speed, red wheels with hub caps, Telefunken radio.
Condition
#4 Fair
Has visible flaws to the naked eye. Runs fine, but could use mechanical or cosmetic attention.
Recently pulled out of a warehouse in Munich and in total barn find condition, but complete and an enticing project. The paint is original Palm Green. Front bumperettes are rusty. Side mirror is missing. Engine looks to have been cleaned up recently. Underbody looks scruffy but solid. Interior looks rough. There’s a hole in the dash, the upholstery is cracking, and the steering wheel rim is cracked. There can't be many solid Pre-A 356 barn finds out there, so this is an exciting one.
Market commentary
The bidders certainly thought so. Restored 356s of this vintage have sold for similar money. Barn find mystique and barn find premiums definitely still happen.