Spanning fifteen years in production, Porsche's now-legendary 356
grew from humble VW-derived origins into one of the most celebrated
sports cars of all time. Porsche engineers relentlessly developed
the 356 to keep it at the forefront, earning its street cred on
racing circuits and rally stages around the world, and enjoying a
cult following for decades to come. As the 356 became increasingly
collectible, so did concours-level restorations, judged down to the
last nut and bolt by obsessive experts. As a sort of rebellion to
the high-level concours restoration, long-time Porsche specialist
and award-winning restorer Gary Emory applied the hot-rodding
techniques passed down from the previous generations of his
legendary family-run shop to his beloved Porsche 356. These unique
custom 356s, coined "Outlaw" Porsches by Emory, range from mild to
wild, and are beautifully finished, incredibly quick, and highly
collectible. The low, aggressive aesthetic and hot performance of
the Emory Outlaw has inspired an entire movement, with countless
individuals using the 356's vast potential to create a classic
Porsche of their dreams.
This 1957 356A Coupe is a great example of the "Outlaw" Porsche
aesthetic, inspired by the cars first pioneered by the Emory
Family. This particular car was initially built by TruSpeed
Motorcars of California, as an opportunity to apply their racing
experience to a classic 356 road car. Using a 1957 356A Coupe as a
donor car, the beloved bathtub look is accentuated thanks to its
super low stance on Empi wheels shod with chunky 185-section
rubber. To the low-slung shell, TrueSpeed fitted a 914 engine, said
to be punched out from the standard 2 liters to a whopping 2.6
liters using FAT Performance internals, reportedly good for 182bhp
- keeping in mind the car weighs approximately 1600 pounds! A later
all-synchro transaxle was built by the late Mike Robbins of
Indianapolis, and the car is updated with a hydraulic clutch. The
front axle is converted to disc brakes, along with myriad other
details and custom touches.
The most recent owner acquired the car from TruSpeed in
approximately 2010 and continued to refine and tweak the theme. Now
finished in satin black with white accents, the body features
early-type beehive taillights, cool drilled bumperettes, a split
rear screen, and a custom side-hinged engine cover. Inside, there
are custom door cards with drilled alloy accents and
handles/winders, which tie together with the drilled alloy shift
lever and exterior bumpers. Square weave carpets are a nod to the
original, and period-style low-back bucket seats replace the
factory chairs, trimmed in black vinyl with black and white tartan
inserts. Separate padded headrests are affixed to the rollbar, as
are Simpson lift-latch harnesses. The engine, which was rebuilt by
the 901 Shop in Stuart, Florida, breathes through twin Weber
carburetors and is dressed with a white-painted 911-style shroud
kit that improves cooling and lends a super-tidy look to the engine
bay. The final flourish comes via the custom exhaust, driving home
this car's aggressive character.
Belting out a reported 180-plus horsepower and sporting a
pared-down, lightweight body, this custom 356 coupe is bound to be
an absolute riot to drive. A wonderful example of an Outlaw-style
356, this car can readily be enjoyed as-is, or serve as the basis
for additional mods and custom touches as you see fit.
Offers welcome and trades considered
Vehicle Details
1957 Porsche 356
Listing ID:CC-2008054
Price:$189,500
Location:Saint Louis, Missouri
Year:1957
Make:Porsche
Model:356
Exterior Color:Black
Odometer:0
Stock Number:7933
VIN:100520
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