1956 Porsche 356A 1500 GS Carrera

VIN: 57998

$288,750

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    RM Auctions

  • Location

    Amelia Island, FL; US

  • Event date

    Mar 10, 2012

  • Lot

    142

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    57998

  • Body style

    Coupe

  • Engine Type

    H4

  • Horsepower

    125

  • Induction

    2 Webers

  • Interior Color

    Red

  • Exterior Color

    Silver

  • Generation

    1956-1965 Porsche 356 Carrera

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

1.7 liter, four cam flat four cylinder, 4 speed, chrome wheels, finned drum brakes, beehive taillights, gold Carrera scripts. Correct engine type but not matching numbers. Solid panel fit and paint. Signs of spirited use with paint chips on front end and a dent on lower side of the passengers front fender. Very nice leather interior, some cracking in dash switch gear and white steering wheel. Freshly serviced by RM Restorations. Sounded amazing driving into the auction tent. A fantastic event car. No Reserve.

Market commentary

With a pre 1957 build date and a Fuhrman four cam power plant this 356A Carrera is eligible for nearly any vintage rally or tour the next owner cares to enter. The serious attention given to the power plant, drive line and suspension ensure its mechanically ready as well. This sub estimate price surprised many in the audience, but not enough to spur their bidding. It could have brought over $300,000 and still been a sound buy.

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