1958 Porsche 356

356A Coupe -

4 - Cyl.

Manual

103607

Gasoline

1958 Porsche 356A Coupe VIN / Chassis Number: 103607 One of the best-driving 356s you will ever experience Fully sorted in 17,800 miles of driving since restoration Absolutely rust-free Navy Blue (1989 Mercedes Benz Dark Blue) with beige full leather interior and oatmeal carpet 356 Registry Holiday concours winner 2002 Duluth 2004 Williamsburg 2007 Michigan Production year: 1958 Model year: 1958 Type: T2 A Style: coupe Coachbuilder: Reutter Engine # P 013237 Production year: 1964 Internal designation: 616/33-1 Common name: Industrial Engine · Case halves matching, stamped “410” · Third piece not marked · Rebuilt by Vic Skirmants at 356 Enterprises June 2002 · Originally 1600cc, rebuilt with 1720cc big bore kit · 10-1 compression ratio · NLA aluminum oil cooler · Performance cam · Regular oil changes with Brad Penn oil · Leak-free · Noise-free · Turns over easily, starts promptly · Steady 800 RPM idle · Pulls smoothly and runs cool Fitted with: · Solex carburetors · Classic Power / K&N air filters · Mainely by Design aluminum sump · NLA Sport muffler with light gray high-temperature coating Transmission Serial #74613 Type 741/0C · Rebuilt by Vic Skirmants at 356 Enterprises March 2001 · Leak-free · Noise-free · Shifts smoothly to all gears · New clutch and throwout bearing · Linkage and clutch properly adjusted Body A completely rust-free car with great gaps and proper-fitting trim in great condition. Navy Blue, believed to be 1989 Mercedes Dark Blue. Painted prior to current owner purchase in 2001. Age of paint unknown Paint Code on left door hinge cover is left blank · Doors, hood and deck lid close easily with great gaps · Few stone chips from driving - see photos · Door bottoms rust-free · Floors replaced with correct new sheet metal · New undercoating covered with black urethane paint · Interior covered with foil-backed sound deadening across both quarters and firewall- invisible beneath carpet · All glass has correct markings and is in good condition · Bright trim complete and in very good condition · Correct front and rear bumper guards and overriders · Custom tan full leather interior by 356 specialist. No vinyl. · Oatmeal carpet in very good condition · Carpet in foot wells, rather than stock rubber mats · Carpeted luggage deck and leather luggage straps · New headliner · Correct sun visors · Glove box fits well with very good original liner · Seat belts properly fitted · Reproduction wind wings with perfect chrome and correct markings on glass Suspension, brakes, steering All fully restored and sorted · Boge shocks · New bushings and tie rod ends · Correct one-piece axle boots · Drum brakes correctly rebuilt · Brake shoes replaced and re-arched · New steel brake lines and rubber hoses · DOT 5 silicone brake fluid · Backing plates and other fittings powder coated or plated, to match new Hercules Ultra Touring TR radial tires 186-65/R15 88T with ¾ tread remaining Four 5 1/2 inch wide Brazilian chrome wheels with baby moon hubcaps Drives as it should. Tracks straight. Brakes function as-new and with no pulling. All The Rest · 6 volt electrical system · New YnZ’s wiring harness · Optima lightweight battery with custom hold-down · All gauges rebuilt by Hollywood Speedometer function · Odometer rest to zero at rebuild. Indicated mileage is total since restoration · Lights, horn, wipers and washers all operate · Variable speed wipers with SC arms and blades · Chrome 4 1/2" wide spare wheel with Michelin tire · Genuine Michigan 1958 license plate, restored to correct original colors, legal for Michigan registration · Heater works properly · Always stored in heated garage Also included: Reproduction 356 A Driver’s Manual, dated September 1963 “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: · Speedometer reads 10mph fast · Front bumper guards chrome plating peeling at bottoms Not included: · Tool kit · Original jack- a scissors jack is included · Battery cover · Kardex or Certificate of Authenticity · NO ADDITIONAL PARTS INCLUDED · NO PARTS AVAILABLE THAT ARE NOT IN PHOTOS, SORRY Pre-purchase inspection is welcomed. Please contact me through “Ask a question” to arrange inspection and for any additional information. Click here for high-resolution slideshow Terms: Buyer is responsible for vehicle pickup or shipping. $1000.00 deposit required within 48 hours of auction close. PayPal accepted for deposit, only. Payment methods accepted: -Wire transfer in US funds. -Cashier's Check (certified from US or Canadian bank) or money order. -Cash (in person). PayPal not accepted for full purchase payment. Bid with confidence! See my 100% positive feedback.