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Porsche 356A Coupe - 1959
£52,000
Vehicle Details Original Manufactures Specifications
Registered 1959  0 – 62 12.5 sec
Engine 1582cc   Top Speed 109 mph  
Chassis No. 108576 Power 60 bhp
VRN 983 XUW MPG 30.5
Odometer 65,390
Transmission 4 Speed Manual
Colour Black 701
Interior Tan Leatherette and Corduroy
We are proud to offer for sale this beautiful 1959, 356A Coupe. A genuine matching-numbers dry state Californian car, which has been meticulously maintained by its 4 previous owners. Presented with full history from 1960, original tool kit, radio and service books.

The car was completed at Stuttgart, Zuffenhausen in early 1959 and supplied new as a Left Hand Drive model to the USA via Competition Motors, Hollywood in September 1959. It was original presented with Silver Metallic (608) body colour and tan leatherette interior, the car was colour changed to black in the mid 1980’s and nealy 30 years on the car is still supporting its new scheme.

The first owner was a Mr Carlyle Barth from Comstock, Los Angeles who sold the car to a Mr Robert Ward of Southgate, California in the mid 1960’s. One further change of ownership eventually saw the car end up in the long term ownership of Mr Jim Bahnwig who purchased the car in 1970 and this charismatic 356 Coupe remained in his possession until 2008, some 38 years on. During this period Mr Bahnwig had the car meticulously maintained by Porsche specialists, and this car is supported with a large file of services records and maintenance receipts.

We imported the car into the UK in late 2009 and after a full inspection of the car we have found it to be one of the nicest original examples we have seen for some time. Over the past few months we have carried out a number of jobs on the car including; brake overhaul, new shock absorbers, new Michelin tyres, top end engine rebuild, carburettor rebuild, new front trunk floor, new clutch kit, reinstate the windscreen wiper system, new suspension bushes and full service.

This car is one of the most original cars we have ever seen and represents a rare opportunity to acquire a completely unmolested Porsche 356A Coupe, in outstanding original condition throughout.

UK registered with MOT and historic vehicle tax status, ready for immediate use.
If you are interested in this car, or any of our other classic cars, please contact us Telephone:
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+44 (0)1908 216661
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4 Owners
Complete history from 1960
Original Tool Kit
Service Books
Sold New Via Competition Motors, Hollywood
Same owner for 38 years
 
 
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