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£322,090
1956 PORSCHE 356 A 1500 GS CARRERA SPEEDSTER
France • 13 Jun 2011
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AI Listing Summary
This 1956 Porsche 356 A 1500 GS Carrera Speedster is a rare and highly sought-after classic, one of approximately 700 ever produced. Originally delivered to New York, it underwent a complete restoration in Germany and comes with its original four-cam engine, making it perfect for historic rallies or Sunday drives.
Condition
8
The car received a full restoration, resolving all cosmetic issues and ensuring excellent mechanical condition. While it is not in its original factory configuration due to the engine replacement, the inclusion of the original engine with the sale and meticulous restoration efforts justify the high rating.
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Chassis No:
82012
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RHD/LHD:
LHD
1956 PORSCHE 356 A 1500 GS CARRERA SPEEDSTER Châssis n° 82012 - La magie du mot "Carrera" - Historique connu - Voiture rare et performante Carrera : chez Porsche, ce mot magique est synonyme de performances radicales.
Il est né de la victoire d'un spyder 550 à la Carrera Panamericana, en 1953.
A partir de ce moment-là, les versions Carrera auront droit au moteur conçu pour la course, doté de quatre arbres à cames en tête et d'un double allumage, dit "1500 GS".
Il délivre 100 ch dans sa première version, et va faire merveille en compétition.
A la puissance, il ajoute l'endurance, ce qui lui permet de remporter le redoutable Liège-Rome-Liège en 1954.
Ce moteur peut aussi équiper tout type de carrosserie de tourisme, coupé ou cabriolet, et accompagne donc la carrière de la 356, née en mars 1949 et qui pose les bases de toutes les futures Porsche de route.
La 1500 GS Carrera sera exposée pour la première fois au Salon de Francfort 1955 et, jusqu'à 1960, la production de ces dérivés s...
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£598,122
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£725,000
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£1,083,773
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