Drivetrain
Chassis
Body
Original 356A Sunroof Coupe - SOLD
Excellent Original Driver Class 1956 356A Factory Golde Sunroof Coupe
- Polyantha Red over Beige
- Matching Numbers 1600cc Flat-Four
- 4-Speed Manual Transaxle
- All original sheet metal
- No rust due to long term desert climate ownership.
- Very rare 'V' sunroof version only found in early As.
- Mild modifications include:
+ New front seat leather upholstery by K&H Interiors in Garden Grove, CA
+ New dash pad in black
+ Remaining interior original to the car including the carpets.
+ Coddington alloy wheels w/extra long wheel studs and 1/2" spacers were installed with new tires 2000 miles ago.
+ Car was also lowered and received a new steering box
+ Marshal fog lamps were also added.
+ An extra LED brake light is tucked above the rear window
+ Tail lights have been upgraded to LED
+ After market chrome rims with half moons are included
+ Included matching numbers original wheels
+ An electric fuel pump allows the 6 volt system to start the car on the 1st turn of the key when cold.
- Extensive documentation from the previous 2 owners (see Records Crate in image gallery).
- Matching numbers engine & transmission
- Engine was rebuilt in Salt Lake City, UT
This car has tons of originality and even more patina. It is a wonderful driver due to excellent or recently rebuilt mechanicals. Dash paint, floor pans, longitudinals, all appear original. Slight damage to front decades ago was repaired when car received its current paint job (best guess is 30 years ago).
Current collector and show winning Porsche restorer/owner is proud not to have restored this wonderful car.
Feel free to text or call with any questions 256.702.5185 or email: edarby@trisslsportscars.com
Sold
1956 Porsche
356A
Description
Excellent Original Driver Class 1956 356A Factory Golde Sunroof Coupe
- Polyantha Red over Beige
- Matching Numbers 1600cc Flat-Four
- 4-Speed Manual Transaxle
- All original sheet metal
- No rust due to long term desert climate ownership.
- Very rare 'V' sunroof version only found in early As.
- Mild modifications include:
+ New front seat leather upholstery by K&H Interiors in Garden Grove, CA
+ New dash pad in black
+ Remaining interior original to the car including the carpets.
+ Coddington alloy wheels w/extra long wheel studs and 1/2" spacers were installed with new tires 2000 miles ago.
+ Car was also lowered and received a new steering box
+ Marshal fog lamps were also added.
+ An extra LED brake light is tucked above the rear window
+ Tail lights have been upgraded to LED
+ After market chrome rims with half moons are included
+ Included matching numbers original wheels
+ An electric fuel pump allows the 6 volt system to start the car on the 1st turn of the key when cold.
- Extensive documentation from the previous 2 owners (see Records Crate in image gallery).
- Matching numbers engine & transmission
- Engine was rebuilt in Salt Lake City, UT
This car has tons of originality and even more patina. It is a wonderful driver due to excellent or recently rebuilt mechanicals. Dash paint, floor pans, longitudinals, all appear original. Slight damage to front decades ago was repaired when car received its current paint job (best guess is 30 years ago).
Current collector and show winning Porsche restorer/owner is proud not to have restored this wonderful car.
Feel free to text or call with any questions 256.702.5185 or email: edarby@trisslsportscars.com
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Specs
- Year
- 1956
- Make
- Porsche
- Model
- 356A
- Miles
- 5,800
- Vin
- 56424
- Stock
- 12312506
Basic
- Engine Size
- 1.6L
- Transmission Type
- 4 Speed Manual
Engine
- Body Color
- Polyantha Red
Body
- Interior Color
- Beige Leather
Interior
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