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.