For Sale: 1956 Porsche 356A in Costa Mesa, California

1956 Porsche 356A GT Outlaw Coupe

Finished in Black with a Green interior. Restored in the mid-2000s by a local Porsche collector from Orange County, California. East Auto Body did the paint and bodywork, taken down to bare metal, and Autos International did the interior. During the restoration, this rust-free California 356 was converted into a GT Carrera Outlaw. Options include: GT aluminum bumper deco trim, bumperette delete, side deco delete, Marchal driving lights, Magnesium offset 5.5" wheels with Pirelli 185 65 15 tires and spacers, GT louvers on the rear deck lid, chrome emblems, original sun visors, Aero mirror, radio delete plate, Simpson style racing seat belts, removable roll bar, custom-built sport exhaust system, GT plexiglass side windows, Speedster seats with GT seat frames, original VDM steering wheel, and all of the gauges were meticulously restored by North Hollywood Speedometer.

The previous owner/builder purchased this 356 in the mid-2000s and, over a 3-year period, restored it from the ground up. Being a California 356 for several decades, the floor pans and battery box are very solid and well-preserved. The GT Coupe has been driven to and shown at the North meets the South in Central California multiple times, and also shown at the Southern California Porsche 356 Club concour events, and has won several awards. European Collectibles has sold this 356 several times over the years to local Porsche enthusiasts in California, who have driven it and have enjoyed every minute of the drive!

Mechanically, the 912 engine was custom-built to 1900cc, Scat crank, Cunningham rods, JE pistons, 10.3:1 compression, twin-plug, the cylinder heads' ports have been cleaned, polished, and machined, HD valve springs, Elgin cam, full-flow oil system with front-mounted coolers, and piston squirters with approximately 130 horsepower. The 716 transmission was rebuilt in 2021, it was completely disassembled, cleaned, and inspected. The stock gear ratio was used, all new bearings and four new synchros were installed, as well as a reseal. The suspension includes Koni Classic adjustable shocks front and rear, Spindle gussets, front arm gussets, heavy-duty tie rods, a 19mm front adjustable sway bar, red Polly spring plate bushings, a rear compensator bar, and a drum braking system, including custom GT-style air intake backing plates with reinforced control arms. The electrical system was also upgraded to a 12 Volt system.

A very enjoyable 356 to drive with a very powerful 1900cc engine that accelerates quickly. The exhaust tone sounds great, the transmission shifts smoothly, and the four-wheel drum brakes stop this 356 straight. It is very rare to find a 356 T1 Coupe set up to GT specifications that has been restored to such high standards-a rare opportunity to acquire a magnificent 356A Outlaw Coupe.