Only a 1956 Porsche 1600 356A Coupe is eligible for the Mille Miglia. Not a roadster or a cabriolet.
Serial #56977
Engine # 62297
Date Completed: 07/ 13/ 1956
Three owners from new
Original color was “Sand Beige”. Repainted to Porsche color -Bahia Red
All Numbers Matching (photos available of data plate, stamps, etc)
Accepted in the Mille Miglia 2025 but can't run doing to scheduling conflict for owner.
Comes with current Registro Mille Miglia certificate and FICHE ACI Racing certificate.
Current FIVA Passport good until 2035
Clean Title
Porsche Factory Kardex Porsche COA,
Concours Award winning 2nd place in Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance 2024.
Original Gearbox
Original engine
Original wheels dated 1956
Never in an accident.
Professional Top End conversion just completed to match the MM inspection of Originality required- back to Solex 32 carburetors with original OEM for 1956 1600
Bottom end was rebuilt about 7 years ago to original 1600 cc specs - -not “bored out”
Two sets of new tires . One set with Chrome wheels, the other set with original wheels of steel and date stamped 1956.
Fuel system completely rebuilt
All new drums and brake shoes
Original “Wind Up” Porsche factory VDO clock that works perfectly,
German Map light,
Marchal Fog lights
Rally clock
HALDA SpeedPilot,
Porsche factory 356A odometer in KM’s
About 72, 000 KM on odometer.
Original tool Roll and All factory tools
Porsche badge is painted on both fenders. Not a decal.
Master brake cylinder was converted to dual front and rear Master cylinder instead of just one - in case there is a failure of one, the other one is working. (Allowed by the Mille Miglia committee and very critical for Rallying and Racing)
Interior was completely redone in Porsche 356 Black leatherette one month ago.
Two 356A original Owner Manualsdated 1956 - one in German and other in English
InteriorGerman Porsche Square weave Carpeting was replaced with ALL new same carpeting two months ago.
Leather Racing Straps (front and rear) were removed for MM official pictures requested by the MM Committee. They will come with the car..
Price is $250, 000 US 230, 000. 00 Euro 195, 000. 00 GBP
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