Chassis #: 56724
Original Engine #: 80497 (1600S)
Current Engine #: 80492 (1600S)
Type 519 Transmission #: 1022
Production Date: August 21, 1956
Miles: 94,101 Shown
Color: Aquamarine Blue Metallic (5607)
Interior: Grey Leatherette w/ Grey Corduroy Inserts
Total Number 356A 1600 Super Cars Produced:
650 (All models 1954-1959)
Highlights
• 1600 Super
• Rare “Bent” Sunroof
• Matching Numbers Hood, Doors, Engine Cover
• Extremely rare Solex 40 PICB carburetors w/ matching intake manifolds and air filter assemblies.
• Matching Numbers Type 519 Transmission
• 15 Year Ownership with Current Owner
• Kardex and COA
This 1956 Porsche 356 A 1600 Super Sunroof Coupe left the factory on August 21,1956. Following completion, the car was imported into the United States by Max Hoffman’s renown Porsche dealership in New York. Original color of Aquamarine Blue Metallic (5607) with Grey leatherette interior and Grey corduroy inserts. The car has a 1956 356A 1600 Super engine #80492 and the original 4 speed Type 519 transmission #1022. While the current 1600 Super engine #80492, may not be original to the car, it is only 5 numbers from the original 1600 Super engine #80497, noted on the Kardex and COA. Included with the engine are the extremely rare Solex 40 PICB carburetors with matching intake manifolds and air filter assemblies.
This coupe has been kept in dry storage with the current owner for the past 15 years. The floor pans and rockers have been replaced by the previous owner. The car has not been in any major accidents.
Moving forward, this 356 offers flexibility in route to getting it back on the road. With body work and a mechanical restoration completed, this car would make a fun and practical driver or an ideal hot rod conversion. For the purist, this car would also be an ideal candidate for a full concours restoration.
Vehicle comes complete with engine, transmission, original date stamped steel wheels, parts pictured, COA and Kardex.
