1959 Porsche 356a Convertible D on 2040-cars
Kaneohe, Hawaii, United States
For Sale By:Private Seller
Engine:1800
Body Type:Convertible
Transmission:Manual
Vehicle Title:Clear
Options: Leather Seats
Make: Porsche
Model: 356
Sub Model: Convertible D
Trim: Convertible D
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Black
Drive Type: RWD
Number of Cylinders: 4
Mileage: 2,694
This Porsche 356a Convertible "D", came from the Hakim collection in Honolulu, HI. Believed to have been restored in the early 1990's. Since that time it had been in dry storage. I purchased this car and gave it a freshening up. The engine had gone missing while it was in storage. A period correct block was acquired and a total rebuild has been done by Bob Simpson. German 1800 pistons and cylinders, S cam, Solex p44 carbs. Original Transmission is still in the car. The whole braking system has been renewed, new master cylinder, new wheel cylinders, and hoses.
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