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1959 Porsche 356A

VIN: 85588

$100,000

Unsold

High bid

Seller details

  • Auction

    Bonhams

  • Location

    Greenwich, CT; US

  • Event date

    May 31, 2015

  • Lot

    281

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    85588

  • Body style

    Cabriolet

  • Odometer

    72187 M

  • Transmission type

    Standard

  • Engine Type

    H4

  • Horsepower

    70

  • Induction

    2x2 bbl

  • Interior Color

    Black

  • Exterior Color

    Red

  • Generation

    1955-1959 Porsche 356 A

Vehicle details

Notes and observations recorded by Hagerty staff.

Equipment

Later 1600 Super engine, chrome wheels, hubcaps, Dunlop blackwall tires, Stirling Moss woodrim steering wheel, Blaupunkt multi band radio mounted under the dash, original steering wheel, another Stirling Moss wheel and a restored Blaupunkt Frankfort radio are included.

Condition

Good repaint and interior Minor bright trim pieces have scratches Underbody is clean and dry but not restored Doors and hood fit flush and line up well Steering wheel held on the hub with mismatched screws Engine compartment has been done but driven and is oily with leaky carbs A car with potential or just a realistic weekend driver

Market commentary

A highly appreciated model, but this car was nevertheless shunned by the Greenwich bidders and the seller might want to consider taking a more realistic price.

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