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West Bloomfield, Michigan, United States
1955
Porsche 356 1300 Normal Reutter Coupe VIN
/ Chassis Number: 53950 A
great-driving 356 Fully
sorted Big
Bore Kit Skirmants
transmission Absolutely
rust-free, extra clean and never smoked in since restoration Turkish
Red (Porsche Code 5402 / Reutter Code 538) with Yellow Leatherette (B) interior PHOTOS: There
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of this 356
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Four known owners ·
Originally delivered to U.S. Air Force major, stationed in Wiesbaden,
(then-West) Germany ·
Per Porsche Certificate of Authenticity o
Sealed Beam Headlights o
Speedometer in Miles o
“Continental” script ·
First owner returned to Ohio with the car, 1958 ·
At least one additional interim owner ·
Purchased by active PCA, 356 Registry member and Ohio Porsche club
historian, with 122,650 miles, August 1992 ·
Purchased by current owner, active PCA and 356 Registry member, with 127,406
indicated miles, August 1999 ·
Always careful, light use by current owner ·
Photographed in 2001 Meadowbrook Concours program ·
Featured in “New 2004, Old 356” Calendar ·
Photographed in September/October 2007 356 Registry magazine at East
Coast Holiday ·
Currently less than 132,000 total miles Engine
Built by previous owner, 1990’s Fully sorted Engine # P 22178 on third piece of case matches
Porsche Certificate of Authenticity Production year: 1955 Internal designation: 506/2 Common name: 1300 Normal Third piece also stamped “1” ·
Case halves each match, both stamped “1” and matched to third piece ·
Left case half stamped “9417” ·
Right case half stamped “506/2,” confirming 1300cc ·
Originally 1300cc, rebuilt with NPR 1720cc big bore kit ·
Fresh Mahle oil filter and Shell Rotella T 15w-40 oil ·
No known leaks ·
Noise-free ·
Turns over easily, starts promptly ·
Steady 800 RPM idle ·
Pulls smoothly and runs cool Fitted with: ·
Zenith 32 NDIX carburetors, rebuilt 2006 by Precision Matters ·
Knecht air filters ·
Correct fuel hoses and uncut metal fuel line ·
Rebuildable glass fuel filter near rear axle ·
J pipes and muffler with light gray high-temperature coating ·
Later Bosch JFR 4 distributor with points and condenser ignition ·
Powder-coated sheet metal ·
Oil filter canister, fan shroud and coil refinished with proper labels Transmission
Serial #6348 H5, Type 519 ·
Original transmission serial #6579 H3 has been replaced ·
Both case halves matching, stamped “235” ·
Rebuilt by Vic Skirmants at 356 Enterprises May 1998 ·
BBAB Speedster gears ·
Leak-free ·
Noise-free ·
Shifts smoothly to all gears ·
Clutch functions correctly with no slip or judder ·
Linkage and clutch properly adjusted Body
A completely rust-free car with nice gaps and
proper-fitting trim in very good condition Turkish Red (Porsche Code 5402 / Reutter Code 538) Painted prior to current owner purchase in 1999 ·
Doors, hood and deck lid open and close easily with nice gaps ·
Hood original, stamped “50,” matching chassis number/VIN ·
Rear deck appears to be stamped “50” and original, matching chassis
number/VIN, although stamp is hard to read ·
Few imperfections from 14+ years of careful use - see photos ·
Door bottoms completely rust-free ·
Rust-free floors ·
Rockers, longitudinals and all four wheel wells show no signs of rust ·
Battery floor is very nice with no rust ·
Undercoating covered with black Rustoleum paint ·
Glass has mostly correct markings and is in very good condition ·
Windshield and rear window both fit nicely ·
Bright trim complete and in very good condition ·
All body gaskets and seals in very good condition and properly fitted ·
Chrome side window trim in very good condition with no pitting or other
damage ·
Door and vent windows operate properly · Door checks work properly with no popping noise · Door locks and ignition lock all work properly ·
Correct metal front and rear bumpers with rub strips and bright trim in very
good condition ·
Correct chassis info plate and door post cover tags ·
Yellow Leatherette interior in very good condition ·
Seats are correctly padded and in very good condition ·
Correct recliners ·
Door and quarter trim panels have no damage ·
Oatmeal carpet in very good condition ·
Stock rubber mats in very good condition ·
Front trunk mat and vinyl upholstery ·
Engine compartment upholstery ·
Fuel shut off works properly and does not leak ·
Nice headliner with no damage ·
Polished aluminum coat hooks ·
Correct sun visors ·
Porsche script radio blanking plate ·
Glove box and door fit well with very nice liner ·
Seat belts properly fitted with reinforced mounts through floor Quiet on the road with no wind noise, squeaks,
rattles or other concerns Suspension,
brakes, steering
All fully restored and sorted ·
Koni shocks ·
Solid bushings and tie rod ends ·
Correct one-piece axle boots ·
Drum brakes correctly rebuilt ·
Drums were turned ·
Rear wheel bearings and seals replaced ·
Recent steel brake lines and rubber hoses ·
DOT 5 silicone brake fluid properly installed ·
Front and rear backing plates and other fittings in good condition ·
Parking brake operates properly ·
ZF steering box Vredestein Sport Classic 165HR15 tires, new in 2009,
with less than 1000 miles and even tread wear 5 1/2 inch wide Brazilian chrome wheels with baby
moon hubcaps, all in very good condition Drives as it should. Tracks straight. Brakes function as-new and with no pulling. All The
Rest
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6 volt electrical system ·
Optima 800 cold cranking ampere sealed battery · All gauges function · Starter pushbutton operates normally with no concerns ·
Lights, horn and wipers all operate ·
400mm VDM steering wheel with lower one-third horn ring ·
Taillights are bright and work properly with turn signals ·
Period-correct Hella rear fog light is third brake light ·
No holes drilled to add third brake light ·
Hirschmann red tip antenna ·
Fuel tank is completely clean, sealed and free of any contamination
inside ·
Windshield washer system, mostly complete and intact ·
Heater works properly ·
Always garaged Also
included
·
Original Porsche Certificate of Authenticity ·
Motor Cities Gruppe grille badge ·
Genuine 1955 “Heimatwettbewerb A.D.A.C. Gau Hessen” (Hessen Homeland Rally)
grille badge ·
Bilstein VW jack · Space saver modern temporary spare, never used, mounted on “1/56” Lemmerz original wheel · Four ignition keys and one door key ·
Battery Tender 6V trickle charger with cables and packaging ·
Copies of title transfers in 1992 and 1999 ·
Folder of all receipts since purchase in 1999 ·
Two fitted car covers for indoor and outdoor protection ·
Small box of spare parts ·
Vintage Oshkosh U.S.-made suitcase in good condition ·
Vintage European maps ·
Vintage bulb and fuse set in metal case ·
Frommer’s G.I.’s Guide to Travelling in Europe paperback, copyright 1955 ·
Pair of genuine U.S. Forces in Germany 1955 license plates in unrestored
mint condition ·
Photocopy Porsche parts and service manuals ·
Porsche Owners Club Troubleshooting Guide booklet ·
2001 Meadowbrook Concours program ·
“New 2004, Old 356” calendar ·
Clear Michigan title “The
large print giveth and the small print taketh away”- Tom Waits: Please
remember, this is a used car, which, as nice as it may be, is not
prefect. I strive to deliver accurate descriptions, but it is possible to
miss small deficiencies and will not be held liable for these minor
misnomers. This vehicle is sold AS IS/WHERE IS and comes with no
warranties, expressed or implied, whatsoever. Known
issues:
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Paint is very nice overall, with more than 14 years of
careful maintenance ·
Some nicks, scratches and other paint damage since older
respray and subsequent driving · 25mm diameter bubble in paint on top of right quarter panel. Not cracked, but fragile · 30mm long scratch in front hood at right edge ·
Small dent in right quarter, near bubble described above ·
Hood has been “kinked,” but is repaired and fits well ·
Original glass has few scratches ·
Safeview DOT windshield has very minor pitting, but no
cracks or delamination. ·
Some nicks in aluminum trim around windshield and rear window, but
trim fits nicely ·
Steering box leaks oil slightly. Box is currently full and operates correctly. ·
Slight groaning noise on releasing clutch from a stop. Appears to be release bearing. Does not happen at other times or affect
performance. ·
Dash lights do not work ·
Dome light does not work ·
Turn signal indicator in stalk does not work. Bulb is good.
Has power. Turn signals work
properly. ·
Choke/hand throttle is not connected, missing linkage ·
Left sun visor lens is cracked ·
Windshield washer missing tubing, but is otherwise complete ·
Battery hold-down is solid, but not correct Not
included:
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“Continental” scripts ·
Battery cover ·
Tools, other than described ·
Documents and records, other than described ·
NO ADDITIONAL PARTS INCLUDED ·
NO PARTS AVAILABLE THAT ARE NOT IN PHOTOS, SORRY Pre-purchase
inspection is welcomed. Please contact
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information.
Offered
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