Vehicle Description
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at Auctions America’s Hilton Head event, November 5, 2016.
Chassis No.
51090
Estimate:
$115,000 - $125,000 US
This unique 1953 Porsche 356 Coupe Custom is presented in a brilliant shade of silver. It features all-metal body modifications including slab sides front to back, shaved door handles; and the body has been widened five-inches in the rear. Additionally, the body of the car has been dropped two-inches hunkering further down on custom five-spoke aluminum wheels. The inner fenders have been smoothed and rolled into aluminum belly pans. Additional custom exterior features include mirrors and engine intake, both of which are tasteful, subtle additions to the car.
The car is powered by a “Type 4” 2.8-liter four-cylinder engine featuring two Weber carburetors, MSD ignition and two oil coolers with fans mounted in the rear wheelwells. The engine is paired to a five-speed manual transmission. Under the hood is a custom aluminum gas tank with a center fill gas cap; as well as a spare wheel and tire. The interior is custom, completed in two-tone red and gray. It features bolstered bucket seats with seatbelts, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, VDO instrumentation and a custom shifter.
