In 1959 2,742 356A coupes were said to be produced making this example fairly rare. It’s even more uncommon to find an example that is mostly original and in great shape. This 356A super 1600 is said to have just 78,750 original miles. The car is for sale for $150k or best offer on eBay.
The exterior appears to be in good condition and is said to have been repainted in #608 Silver by the previous owner. The seller notes that some blemishes are present but nothing that couldn’t be resolved. There is no rust present and the car has never been in rough weather. The curves in the styling and luggage rack are perfectly ’50s and it’s difficult to come across a barn find that needs mostly minor restoration cosmetically.
The interior appears to be in great condition for its age and considering its original. There is a split in the driver’s seat back and some small defects throughout. The dials, gauges, and bezels are all said to be original. The Heuer Monte Carlo stopwatch and Master Time clock are said to be replacements. The interior could use a detailing and some minor restoration but is overall in excellent shape.
There are no engine shots included in the ad, though the owner notes that the serial number on the engine is #P*83344* so it can be assumed that the car still is equipped with its engine. The seller didn’t note whether or not the car runs and drives but at its current price point it can also be assumed that it does. This is a terrific opportunity for a Porsche enthusiast to do some light restoration work on a largely original and rare Porsche 356A super 1600. The seller notes that they can send videos and more images. If this is the project you’ve been looking for make your offer on eBay before it’s gone.
While in the Air Force I bought a green ’59 Coupe from a pilot for
$900. Solid and fun. Even drove it from Florida to Nevada towing my ’57 Cabriolet. Few years later I traded it for a ’53 MGTD. Had two other Porsches anyway so didn’t mind the trade. All fun stuff. When I bought the ’59 all we had to do is was a deep clean just like this silver car. Nice to see the old ones in good condition.
Getting picky here but those are 356B hub caps.
Aren’t those correct crested “supers” for that late an “A”?
No.
When I was in college, my neighbor had a 1955 coupe red for sale $500- ask my dad for a loan but he said no- miss that car wish I had it now, I’m in my 70s!!
In 1965, a neighbor girl, Suzy Black, who lived on Lauder Street south of Cooley High School in northwest Detroit, MI, had a similar Porsche model, silver paint, and a ski rack on the back. Suzy was a real “FOX’. She was as pretty as this car was.
Those front seat covers are not original as claimed in the ad, nor is the dash pad which looks like it’s inflated like Dr. Kananga. The door handles are installed backwards and the ad states the car’s been repainted, so that’s not original either.
There is a photo of the engine number in the ad, though this writeup states there isn’t one. Needs a COA or Kardex to confirm it’s matching numbers but the # is consistent with a 1600S engine built in early ’59.
The rust in the driver’s door and rocker is a small concern, but the car generally looks pretty solid and dry. It is a genuine Super, but the asking price is pretty high for a car in this condition. I’d love to have it and mildly clean it up as suggested, but at a price that’s closer to $100K than $150K.
Stupid, stupid price.
Not sure why my comment didn’t go through. The seat upholstery on the interior of this car is not original, nor is the dash pad. The door handles are installed backwards so the door panels have probably been off at some point.
The engine number is correct for a 1600 Super from early ’59, and there is a photo of the number in the ad gallery when you click through.
My understanding is the nipple hubcaps were standard on Supers starting with the T2 changeover and would be correct for a ’59 Super. Baby moons would not be correct for a late “A” Super.
There’s some rust that’s a small concern on the driver’s door and near the rocker. Looks like a pretty dry car for the most part, but could use a good inspection. The asking price is pretty salty, even for a Super.