To Be OFFERED AT AUCTIONEstimate:
£390,000 - £475,000
- One of just 390 Reutter Carrera 356 A GS coupes from 1955
- Mille Miglia eligible
- Extremely rare factory Golde sunroof
- Bare-metal restoration in Italy to stunning original colour
scheme
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Please note that this lot will need to be collected from Tilburg,
Netherlands.
Beautifully restored in Italy, this stunning 1500 four-cam Carrera
Grand Sport sunroof coupe presents a wonderful opportunity for the
true Porsche enthusiast. The 1955 'Pre-A' series offered an
important step forward in body design, with a 'Bent' single-piece
windshield replacing the two-piece screen of previous models. On
the small number of coupes fitted with the optional manually
operated Golde sunroof, the front edge of the panel carried a
slight 'Vee' to echo the shape of the windshield.
The engine used in both the GS and competition-oriented GT was the
celebrated Type 547/1 four-cam design conceived by Dr Ernst
Fuhrmann, and in 1.5-liter form delivered 100 hp at 6,200 rpm with
a pair of Solex downdraft carburettors, just 10 hp fewer than the
full-on racing unit used in the 550 Spyder. The overhead camshafts,
with their removable lobes, were driven through a series of bevel
gears and shafts. While complex, four-cam engines were very strong
and reliable when set up properly and driven at higher rpm.
This handsome example is one of only 458 such units built for both
the GS and GT. Delivered 17 January 1956, it was shipped to Hoffman
Motors in New York City and thence to its first owner. It was
factory-equipped with a Telefunken radio and antenna, a speedometer
reading in miles-per-hour, and U.S.-specification sealed-beam
headlamps. During its restoration, it was resprayed its rare and
stunning original colour of 5605A Lago Green Metallic. The
after-market alloy-framed, wood-rimmed steering wheel lends a warm
touch to the rich interior. The correct chassis number appears on
the bonnet and engine cover. At some point, the original engine was
replaced with a series-correct unit, something that was not
uncommon due to crankshaft bearing issues.
This Carrera would be a perfect choice for club events, touring, or
vintage rallies. It is Mille Miglia eligible, as its type was a
frequent entrant in that classic Italian event.
Should you want more information on the condition of this lot and
or discuss the possibility of an in-situ inspection, please contact
our office at
+44 (0)7851 7070 or email Britta Buchman at
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this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please
visit the RM website at
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