1957 Porsche 356

Convertible

1600Normal

Manual

83532

Clear

Gasoline

Genuine 1957 Porsche 356A Speedster VIN / Chassis Number: 83532 Older restoration Current owner since 1984 Skirmants engine, Ron Roland partial restoration Virtually rust-free Super clean Starts, stops, runs, drives as it should Please note: more than 200 photos are at the end of the text. On slow Internet connections, they may take time to load.You can also Click here for high-resolution slideshow Model year: 1957 Type: T1 Style: Speedster Coachbuilder: ReutterBeginning Chassis #: 83201End Chassis Number: 83791 Total Speedster production 1954-1959: 4,145, per Speedster Typ 540 Quintessential Sports CarTotal T1 Speedsters: 1,847Total 1957 Speedsters: 591Total Silver Metallic Speedsters 1954-1959: 383 Specifications per Kardex Fahrgest.-Nr.: Chassis number: 83532Motor-Nr.: Engine number: 66067Getriebe-Nr.: Gearbox number: 15187Zündschloß-Nr.: Ignition switch number: F077Schlüssel-Nr.: Key number (doors): 64121ausgel. am : Delivery date: 28 June 1957Motor-Änd.-Nr.: Replacement engine number: (none recorded) should still be originalGetriebe-Änd.-Nr.: Replacement gearbox number: (none recorded) should still be originalFarbe: Exterior color: Silbermetall (Silver Metallic)Polsterung: Upholstery: not recordedGarantie bis: Warranty expiration: not recordedSonderausführung: Special work performed: (none)Sonderausstattung: Special equipment (options): USA-Stossstangen (USA bumpers), sealed-beam-Scheinwerfer-Einsatze (sealed-beam headlight inserts), Instr. Englisch (English language manuals)KD-Heft-Nr.: Service book number: not recordedKfz.-Brief Nr.: Title number : not recordedHändler: Dealer: HoffmanOrt: City: New YorkLand : Country: USA Known history:Delivered June 28, 1959, per Kardex Imported new to the USEngine built by 356 Registry Hall of Fame member Vic Skirmants, 356 Enterprises, December 1980Purchased by Grady Ellis, Jr. March 1984Sympathetic partial restoration, rust-proofing and wiring repairs by 356 Registry Hall of Fame member Ron Roland, author of Restored By Hand, 1984-1990Grady passed away July 2012. A short remembrance can be seen on the Waterford Hills Road Racing ForumSpeedster 83532 is offered by the estate Above: Grady Ellis, Jr. at the wheel of another Speedster #13, followed by Vic Skirmants in Porsche #70. Waterford Hills Road Racing, May 1979. The car offered in this auction has never been a racing car. Above: Speedster 83532, photographed by Ron Roland on completion of his work, 1990. Body:A solid, nearly rust-free car with good gaps and complete, proper-fitting trim in unrestored condition T1 high striker Originally Silver Metallic Repainted black before acquisition in 1984 Left door and deck lid both stamped “532,” matching chassis number Right door is not stamped- suggesting a replacement part Hood is unbent, stamped “47”, not matching chassis number Correct Speedster type hood hinges Brush painted POR-15 black interior floors, doors, wheel wells, engine compartment, trunk and suspension, 1988-1990 No visible rust in doors or lids Floors and battery box have been replaced before 1984 Tight and solid when driving Doors, hood and deck lid close easily with great gaps Front hood and rear desk supports operate properly every time! Older Shat-R-Proof windshield is undamaged Bright trim mostly complete and in unrestored condition Metal bumpers Bumper, rocker and Speedster spear trim all in good, unrestored condition All exterior emblems new, 1990 All weatherstrips in very good condition, soft and undamaged Folding Top: High bow top Black canvas top in unrestored good condition Rear window is clear and has very little damage Latches and folds easily Interior: Black leatherette with tan carpets Correct Speedster seats and frames in good, unrestored condition Seats slide and latch easily and are solidly mounted Original 400mm VDM steering wheel, correct for Speedster, in very good condition Tan carpet in very good condition, new 1990 Correct stock rubber mat shows little wear Floor has never been drilled for seatbelts Engine # P 601126:Production year: 1959Internal Name: 616/1Common Name: 1600 NormalFirst Serial # in year: 600101Last Serial # in year: 601500More info at 356A.com · Case halves and third piece all matching, stamped “659”· Stamped on third piece of case “12 80” indicating built by Vic Skirmants, 356 Enterprises, December 1980· Cast iron cylinders· Leak-free· Noise-free· Smoke-free· Turns over easily, starts promptly· Weber IDF-XE carburetors with intake tubes· K&N air filters· Correct Bosch generator and voltage regulator· Ansa sport muffler· Bosch 009 distributor with points and condenser ignition· Steady 800 RPM idle· Pulls smoothly and runs cool Type 644Transmission # 17709: Stamped “127,” December 1957 production Shifts easily through all gears, up and down Linkage and clutch properly adjusted Leak-free Full of fresh gear oil Suspension, brakes, steering: Koni rear shocks Monroe front shocks King and link pins freshly greased and tight One-piece axle boots Correct “A “ brakes, properly adjusted New front rubber hoses Fresh DOT 4 brake fluid Parking brake correctly adjusted and fully working No brake fluid leas Dunlop D60 A2 radial tires P185-65/R15 86H with ¾ tread remaining, new in 2006 5 ½ inch wide Brazilian chrome wheels in as-new condition German reproduction chrome hub caps Original VW steering box, full of gear oil, not leaking Drives as it should. Tracks straight. Brakes function as-new and with no pulling or pulsing. All the rest: 6 volt electrical system Generator charges properly Wiring harness professionally replaced, 1990 Brand 640 amp new batteryOriginal battery coverCorrect square solenoid starter Fuel tank is rust-free and has just been cleaned and sealed with Stoddard gas tank sealer Fuel tank stamped “6 57” is correct for this car New, correct overflow hose and metal end New fuel hose under car with clear glass filter Filter shows no debris Newer fuel cock operates properly and does not leak Speedometer is accurate compared with GPS Fuel level and temperature gauges work properly Fuel level sender stamped “5 57” is correct for this car Tachometer operates properly All instruments are correct for 1957 1600N Speedster Lights, horn, wipers and all operate SEV Marchal bulb-type headlights Hella Shine Up license light stamped “1431” Turn signals operate and self-cancel properly Genuine Michigan 1957 license plate, in correct original colors, legal for Michigan registration Always stored in heated garage Also included: Clear Michigan title Copy of Kardex build record Stoddard reproduction side curtains, new in original packaging Leitz type luggage rack with excellent chrome and white plastic inserts Six leather straps for luggage rack, as new Second, matching Michigan license plate in original packaging (in 1957, Michigan required front and rear plates) Generator wrench Two keys Receipts from work by Ron Roland Photos from restoration, circa 1990 “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:Restored more than 30 years ago, this car drives properly, but is ready for re-restoration Hood and right door are not original to the car (left door and deck lid are) Engine is not original to the car Weber carburetors are not original (they do work fine) Transmission is correct type, but not original Rear emblem “1600 Super” – car is by Kardex and engine ID “Normal” Both odometers do not operate (speedometer does work) Horn button is correct, operates, but shows cracking Inside mirror shows discoloration in silvering Heater control turns freely, but cables are missing. Heater does not operate. Rear brake hoses are older. LR hose is an incorrect two-piece fabrication. Paint is heavily checking on driver’s side of hood Touched up sprayed paint on right rear quarter 6” diameter circular touch up on right rear body Scratches and fine dents around the car Some surface rust in area above front suspension and rear, above torsion tube. Not structural All chrome trim is unrestored and lightly pitted All aluminum trim scratched lightly License plate light is dented and pitted Bumper overrider holes in front and rear body should be filled or overriders installed Not included: Front and rear bumper overriders Spare tire Tool kit Jack Spare tire hold-down Rubber trunk mat Hand throttle “Meisterschaften” badge on right dash Right dash grab handle Hinge pillar covers and associated labels Heater control cables Rear seat bottom Rubber rear floor mats Convertible tonneau Heater hoses engine to body Restoration details beyond those stated above Maintenance history beyond that stated above Driver’s manual NO ADDITIONAL PARTS ARE AVAILABLE THAT ARE NOT IN PHOTOS, SORRY Pre-purchase inspection is welcomed. Please contact me through “Ask seller a question” to arrange inspection and for any additional information. Offered with realistic reserve. There is no “buy-it-now” price. Car will be sold to high bidder above reserve. Shipping:Buyer is responsible for vehicle pickup or shipping. Luggage rack will be installed. Other loose items will be inside car for shipping. Other Terms:$1,500.00 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.Vehicle and title will be released to the buyer only after funds clear. There will be no exceptions. Bid with confidence! See my 100% positive feedback. Please note: more than 200 photos follow. On slow Internet connections, they may take time to load.You can also Click here for high-resolution slideshow