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OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE (OUTSIDE OF AN AUCTION) A RARE 1954 PORSCHE
356/1500 CABRIOLET SUPER. THIS VEHICLE RECENTLY UNDERWENT A FULL
NUT AND BOLT RESTORATION USING THE CORRECT PARTS. OVER $40,000
(RECIEPTS INCLUDED) WAS SPENT REBUILDING THE ENGINE ALONE (SEE
BELOW FOR SPECIFIC DETAILS). YOU WILL NOT FIND A BETTER EXAMPLE OF
SUCH A RARE CAR ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.
THIS IS THE REAL DEAL. DON'T LET THIS OPPORTUNITY PASS YOU BY!
356 Pre-A
From the earliest, 1100 cc Gm�nd beginnings, the overall shape of
the 356 remained more or less set. In 1951, 1300 and 1500 cc
engines with considerably more power were introduced. By late 1952
the divided windscreen was gone, replaced by a V-shaped unit which
fit into the same opening. In 1953, the 1300 S or "Super" was
introduced, and the 1100 cc engine was dropped. In late 1954 Max
Hoffman, the sole US importer of Porsches, convinced Porsche to
build a stripped down roadster version with minimal equipment and a
cut-down windscreen. Towards the end of the original 356's time (in
1955, when the 356A was about to be introduced) Hoffman, wanting a
model name rather than just a number got the factory to use the
name "Continental" which was applied mostly to cars sold in the
United States. Ford, makers of the Lincoln Continental, sued.[8]
This name was used only in 1955 and today this one year version is
especially valued. For 1956, the equivalent version was briefly
sold as the "European".[8] Today all of the earliest Porsches are
highly coveted by collectors and enthusiasts worldwide based on
their design, reliability and sporting performance.
EXTERIOR:
THE EXTERIOR IS FLAWLESS ON THIS PORSCHE. THE RESTORATION STARTED
WITH A RUST FREE BODY AND PAINTED BLACK BEFORE OUR CLIENT RECIEVED
THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY RESTORED WHEN WE RECEIVED
IT. AT THIS TIME TO OWNER SPENT OVER $40,000 ON THE BODY AND
INTERIOR MAKING IT PERFECT AND AS CLOSE TO FACTORY CORRECT AS
POSSIBLE. THE OWNER ALSO SPEND $40,000+ REBUILDING THE ENTIRE
ENGINE (RECEIPTS INCLUDED). THIS VEHICLE IS ROAD WORTHY AND WILL
WIN ANY SHOW IT COMES ACROSS. THESE RARE VEHICLES ARE INCREASING IN
VALUE DAILY. CHECK HAGERTY.COM TO LOOK UP CURRENT VALUES AND
HISTORICAL TRENDS.
INTERIOR:
THE INTERIOR IS FLAWLESS AND FACTORY CORRECT. ALL GAUGES HAVE BEEN
PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED AND ARE CORRECT. THE INTERIOR WAS REDONE IN
FACTORY CORRECT TAN LEATHER AND WAS DONE BY THE BEST DENVER, CO HAS
TO OFFER (AUTOWEAVE). THE CONVERTIBLE HARTZ TOP IS NEW AND
FUNCTIONS WITH NO PROBLEMS. EVERYTHING ON THE INTERIOR HAS BEEN
TOUCHED AND IS IN FLAWLESS CONDITION. NO SURPRISES.
MECHANICAL:
Chassis #: 60653
Engine Details
This Porsche has engine number P40954, which is an engine model 528
with engine designation of 15005. It is the correct kind of engine
for this vehicle, built late in the production run of model
528engines which were produced between September 1952 until
November 1954. This engine serial number P40954, was produced late
in 1954 because the very last model 528 engine was P40999.Therefore
this engine is the 45th from the last model 528 engine built late
in 1954, and is period correct for this car, being produced by the
factory a few units later than the original engine that came with
the car. All Porsche 356 15005 cars used the model 528 engine which
utilized roller bearings for the connecting rod mains. It was the
last of the two�piece magnesium engine casings, before they were
replaced with the three piece aluminum alloy casings. The engine
case halves are factory�matching magnesium halves, both stamped
with number 187.
This engine has been rebuilt with as follows:
The roller bearing crankshaft has been replaced with a modern
crankshaft for improved durability and better suitability for
street driving. The original roller bearing crankshaft with its
connecting rods still attached, goes with the car. The casings have
been machined, with align boring of both crankshaft and camshaft,
with new main bearings fabricated to factory specifications. The
camshaft has had the journals ground and chromed to factory
specifications. The connecting rods have been replaced with units
having modern big end shell bearing and small end bushings. All
tappet bores are to factory specifications. The engine has new
pistons, and all internal components have been replaced or rebuilt.
The carburetors have been rebuilt and are jetted for Colorado's
elevation.
This engine has been built to produce the original factory output
of 80 horsepower. The entire engine has been gone through by High
Mountain Classics, a restoration shop with a great reputation and
numerous concourse awards including dozens of Pebble Beach
trophies. The engine was broken in on an engine dyno, and factory
correct output has been confirmed.
DISCLOSURE:
YOU WILL SEE IN THE INTERIOR DASH PHOTOS THAT THE OIL TEMP GAUGE IS
MISSING. THIS HAS BEEN RESTORED AND INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE IS 100%
SHOW READY.
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