1963 Porsche 356 Coupe Restoration Project on 2040-cars
Prairieville, Louisiana, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:1600 cc
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Exterior Color: primer
Make: Porsche
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: 356
Trim: std
Drive Type: rear
Mileage: 66,063
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Sub Model: 356 C
If you are looking for a fine restoration project this one is for you. I have owned this Porsche for years and a restoration had begun but not completed. It was mostly complete but partially disassembled when I bought it well over 15 years ago. I have always stored it inside. Currently it is on a rotisserie which is not included as well as the engine stand seen in the pictures.
Most needed replacement body panels were purchased from Zims in Dallas Texas and are a very high quality. Some panels on the left side have been installed by a body shop. The engine was running when purchased and looking under valve cover led me to thing it may be a low mileage rebuild. I do not know if it is the original to the car. The transaxle as well as front suspension have been removed and are included in sale.
Included are New front windshield, rear glass, front seats, gauges includes clock, sway bar, defroster tube, six headlight assemblies and very nice front and rear bumpers I purchased a few years ago. I also have many, many other small parts both new and used that are included.
Please note that you will need a body "dolly" to move and ship. I will work with the Buyer for pickup however I can not help with heavy lifting. Contact me for other information or pictures you might need.
The sale is as is with no implied warranty.
Payment is USA funds and Seller will not handle cross border shipping. The Buyer is to handle all shipping details.
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