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1953 Porsche 356 1500S

VIN: 60130

$155,000

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Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Amelia Island, FL; US

  • Event date

    Mar 10, 2012

  • Lot

    171

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    60130

  • Body style

    Cabriolet

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    H4

  • Horsepower

    75

  • Induction

    SC

  • Interior Color

    Beige

  • Exterior Color

    Red

  • Generation

    1948-1955 Porsche 356 pre-A

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Bent window, silver steel wheels, blackwall tires, green glass visors, woodrim steering wheel. Modified with a one off Pepco centrifugal supercharger installation by Harry Mershimer when new and known as The Sleeper capable of 8 second 0 60 times. Restored like new in the mid 90s with very good paint, chrome and interior and recently freshened so it looks like it was done much more recently. Fuel pump died in the lineup to the block.

Market commentary

Mechanical failings are not uncommon as old cars recently awakened from long slumber are brought to the auction, but they have serious effects on the bidders willingness to keep their paddles raised. The consignor couldnt have foreseen the electric fuel pumps untimely death, but having suffered it would not have been unreasonable to accept the bidders cautious response.

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