For Sale: 1957 Porsche 356A in Costa Mesa, California

1957 Porsche 356A Coupe

VIN 100XXX
Engine no. 65039 matching
Same owner for the past 28 years

One of 1,691 Reutter T1 Coupes produced in 1957. Its internal factory designation, "Type 1", gave rise to its nickname "T1" among enthusiasts. An incredibly dry and rust-free project with good gaps and panel fit. According to the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, this Coupe was originally delivered on April 10, 1957, to Oslinger in Mannheim, Germany. The original color combination was Polyantha Red (5602) with a Beige leatherette interior. The exterior and interior are basically complete with glass, lights, exterior trim, seats, VDO instrumentation, and the original steering wheel. The floor pans and battery box have been replaced and are solid with no rust. The engine is a 1600cc flat-four with a manual 4-speed transmission (type 644) and four-wheel drum brakes. The engine is matching per CoA but is not running. 356A Coupe projects are becoming very difficult to find.