1959 Porsche 356

Coupe

1720cc

Manual

104018

Clear

Gasoline

1959 Porsche 356A Coupe VIN / Chassis Number: 104018 A great-driving 356 Fully sorted in 2000 miles of driving since engine rebuild Skirmants engine and transmission Absolutely rust-free, extra clean and never smoked in since restoration Silver Metallic (Code 5706) with red vinyl interior and charcoal carpet PHOTOS: There are more than 150 photos below. Please allow time to load on slower Internet connections. You can also Click here for high-resolution slideshow Production year: 1958 Type: T2 A Style: coupe Coachbuilder: Reutter Per 356 Registry Database Engine Built by Vic Skirmants at 356 Enterprises October 2010 2000 miles since rebuild Fully sorted Engine # P 605308 on third piece of case Production year: 1961Internal Designation: 616/1 T5Common name: 1600 NormalThird piece also stamped "458" · Case halves each match, stamped “438” and also stamped “”458” when matched to new third piece · Left case half stamped “111162” · Right case half stamped “616/39,” identifying it as a 1968 912- among the last and most-developed Porsche pushrod cases · Rebuilt by Vic Skirmants at 356 Enterprises October 2010 · Third piece stamped “10 10” by Skirmants to record work · Originally 1600cc, rebuilt with NPR 1720cc big bore kit · 9.25:1 compression ratio · Performance cam gives good torque · Leak-free · Noise-free · Turns over easily, starts promptly · Steady 800 RPM idle · Pulls smoothly and runs cool Fitted with: · Zenith 32 NDIX carburetors, correct for 1958 1600 Normal · Correct Knecht air filters · Correct fuel hoses and uncut metal fuel line · External spin-on oil filter with AN braided stainless flex hoses and aluminum hard lines in left rear fenderwell · NLA Sport muffler with light gray high-temperature coating · Modern Bosch VJ4 / 050 distributor with Compu-Fire electronic ignition · Powder-coated sheet metal · Oil filter canister and coil refinished with proper labels Transmission Serial #20294, Type 644, as originally fitted · Rebuilt by Vic Skirmants at 356 Enterprises October 2002 · Case stamped “10 02” by Skirmants to record work · Type 741 (latest-model 356) internal components · 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 nice gaps and proper-fitting trim in very good condition Silver Metallic (Code 5706) Painted prior to current owner purchase in 2010 Age of paint unknown · Doors, hood and deck lid open and close easily with nice gaps · Hood original, stamped “18,” matching chassis number · Rear deck original, stamped “018,” matching chassis number · Few stone chips from driving - see photos · Bumper overriders removed and holes in body professionally filled and refinished 2010 · Door bottoms completely rust-free · Correct, rust-free floors may be original · Rockers, longitudinals and all four wheel wells show no signs of rust · Battery floor is very nice with no rust · Undercoating covered with black urethane paint · All glass has correct markings and is in 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 · Custom stainless wire mesh horn grilles · Chrome window trim in very good condition with no pitting or other damage · Door and vent windows operate properly · Original metal front and rear bumpers with rub strips and bright trim in good condition · Correct chassis info plate and door post cover tags · Red vinyl interior in very good condition · Seats are correctly padded and in very good condition · Rechromed correct recliners · Door and quarter trim panels have no damage · Dash pad in very good condition with smooth finish and nice fit · Charcoal carpet in very good condition · Stock rubber mats in very good condition · Fuel shut off works properly and does not leak · Correct headliner with no damage · Correct sun visors · Porsche script radio blanking plate · Glove box fits well with original liner and inner door trim · Seat belts properly fitted with reinforced mounts under floor · Aftermarket Porsche crest wooden shift knob Quiet on the road with no wind noise, squeaks, rattles or other concerns Suspension, brakes, steering All fully restored and sorted · Boge shocks · Recent bushings and tie rod ends · Correct one-piece axle boots · Drum brakes correctly rebuilt · Brake shoes replaced and re-arched · Recent steel brake lines and rubber hoses · DOT 5 silicone brake fluid properly installed · Front backing plates and other fittings powder coated or plated, to match new · Rear backing plates and other fittings in good condition Firestone F560 tires, size 165/R15 86T, new in 2010, with only 2000 miles and even tread wear 5 ½ 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 · 6 volt electrical system · Interstate battery · All gauges function · Lights, horn and wipers all operate · 400mm Speedster steering wheel with polished horn ring · Porsche crest horn button properly flashes high beams when pressed. Horn ring blows horn! · LED taillights are bright and work properly with turn signals · Fuel tank properly date-stamped “5 58” is completely clean and free of any contamination inside · Windshield washer system complete and intact · Heater works properly · Always stored in heated garage Also included: Mostly complete correct tool kit with original and reproduction tools Bilstein VW jack Porsche 944 aluminum jack and handle for safer roadside use Space saver modern temporary spare, never used, mounted on “8/61” Lemmerz original wheel Vintage-style fitted case, valued at $600.00 Genuine Michigan 1958 license plate, restored to correct original colors, legal for Michigan registration 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: · Steering box leaks oil slightly. Box is currently full and operates correctly. · Paint is nice overall, but not concours. Some orange peel. Some inclusions. No signs of bad color-match or mottling. · Some nicks, scratches and other paint damage since older respray and subsequent driving · Scratches on l door at front of mirror, rear bumper center · Small bodywork imperfections visible above left headlight ring and on panel edges · Antenna fitted on right fender does not operate · Some pitting on headlight rings · Hood has been “kinked,” but is correctly repaired and fits well · Original glass has some scratches on door glass. Right quarter glass has small bubbles in lower edge. · Rear window has small rub mark at top center. Windshield has pitting, but no cracks or delamination. · Some nicks in windshield and rear window aluminum trim, but trim fits nicely Please note: Clear Michigan title shows this car as a “1959 Porsche,” however 356 Registry and various books show the chassis number as 1958 production and model year. The car was likely not sold to its first owner until 1959, resulting in the change. Not 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. Offered with realistic reserve. There is no “Buy It Now” price. Auction will not end early. Car will be sold to the highest bidder. 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. PHOTOS: There are more than 150 photos below. Please allow time to load on slower Internet connections. You can also Click here for high-resolution slideshow