1955 Porsche 356 1500 Super

VIN: 54089

$159,500

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Amelia Island, FL; US

  • Event date

    Mar 10 - Mar 11, 2007

  • Lot

    299

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    54089

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  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Odometer

    16 M

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    H4

  • Horsepower

    137

  • Induction

    2x1 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Tan

  • Exterior Color

    Light blue

  • Generation

    1948-1955 Porsche 356 pre-A

Vehicle details

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Equipment

Built by Gary and Rod Emory, powered by a four cylinder 1,507cc 911 based engine (yes, thats correct) built by Dean Polopolous with 137hp, 901 5 speed, roll cage, modified suspension, 4 wheel disc brakes, smoothed body with flush plastic glazing. Built to the highest standards of fit, finish and function, a show car thats run 151.52mph at Bonneville. Featured in Excellence in September 2003.

Market commentary

This is an amazing piece, not only for its technical attributes but also for the uniformly superior workmanship and beautiful design. Its worth every penny of the price paid here, and probably cost a lot more than that to build.

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