1956 Porsche 356 A Coupe

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Incredibly clean, award winning, and rare 1957 Porsche 356A Carrera 1500 GS Coupe in Silver Metallic over Wine Red interior. This 1957 Porsche 356A Carrera 1500 GS is a rare and stunning example of one of Porsches most celebrated early performance cars. Finished in its original Silver Metallic with Wine Red leatherette interior, the car is powered by a 1.5 liter Type 54/71 four-cam flat-four engine paired with its original 4-speed manual transmission. The Carrera GS represents the pinnacle of 356 development offering four-cam power, dry sump lubrication, a roller bearing crankshaft, and twin Solex carburetors. According to the accompanying Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, Kardex, and a Reutter Certificate of Production, this Carrera GS was completed on January 15, 1957, with the Reutter body dated December 14, 1956. The correct two digit hood and engine lid numbers remain on the original Reutter panels. Initially delivered to Competition Motors in Hollywood, CA, the car is documented in California from its early life and passed to another enthusiast in 1975 who retained it for the next 45 years. During the 45 year tenure the car received refurbishment in the 1980s and a mechanical refresh in 2010. The current four-cam engine was rebuilt by renowned four-cam specialist Bill Doyle in 2012, and additional engine work was performed by Grubbs Motorsports in 2023. The matching numbers transaxle was rebuilt by Vic Skirmants / 356 Enterprises, where the "Spyder D" second gear was discovered and presented an ideal gear choice for the high revving four-cam. In 2020 the car changed hands and underwent a meticulous, award winning restoration to its documented original specification. The exterior was refinished in the correct Silver Metallic paint and the interior was reupholstered in the correct Wine Red leatherette with German square weave carpet and a correct headliner. Correct hardware and period details were installed including an ivory steering wheel and knobs, Blaupunkt pushbutton radio, green VDO gauges including an 8,000 rpm tachometer, beehive taillights, sealed beam headlights, and gold Carrera script were sourced as well. The engine bay, front storage area, and underside were finished with the same attention to detail. Mechanically the car starts, runs, and drives incredibly well. When warm and off choke the four-cam idles smooth and the gearbox shifts smoothly with an engaging feel. This Carrera GS has been recognized at multiple prestigious events. Earning a class award at the 2023 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, the Palmetto Award at the 2023 Hilton Head Concours, PCA Maverick Region Presidents Choice and Founders Day Peoples Choice awards. Documentation remaining with the car includes copies of the Porsche COA and Kardex, the Reutter Certificate, an ownership notebook, trophies and plaques, and comprehensive service and ownership folders. With approximately 60,000 miles, long term California living, comprehensive documentation, and a meticulous restoration, this 356A Carrera GS offers the next owner an incredible blend of historic significance, award winning pedigree, and exhilarating performance.

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