£63,000
1959 Porsche 356A Cabriolet
Silverstone Auctions • UK • 28 Mar 2015
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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£63,000
1959 Porsche 356A Cabriolet
UK • 28 Mar 2015
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a beautifully restored Porsche 356A Cabriolet from 1955, originally imported from Montreal. It features a Metallic Silver exterior with black leather upholstery, a rebuilt engine by Baltasar, and a comprehensive history file, making it a sound financial investment and a pleasure to drive.
Condition
7
The car is described as sympathetically and handsomely restored to a very good standard, retaining much of its originality. It has had its engine fully rebuilt by a Porsche specialist and comes with a history file documenting various mechanical parts purchased. The description mentions some signs of wear visible in paint, interior, or wheels. One or two small dents or curb marks may be present but are not prominent. Requires minor reconditioning.
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10,707 kilometers (via 2022 MOT)
WAS 957
1959
Auction
151304
LHD
United Kingdom
£63,000
1959 Porsche 356A Cabriolet
Silverstone Auctions • UK • 28 Mar 2015
Market Position:
Lowest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Very sympathetically and handsomely restored...
Porsche introduced the 356A at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1955 completing their 356 line-up of coupes, cabriolets and speedsters.
Major changes were the 1600 cc engine, curved screen and revised suspension.
Ruetter remained the coach builder.
Tyre technology was improving rapidly allowing more advanced suspension design and higher fuel octanes enabled greater engine outputs .
From the outside the 356A was only slightly different with wider tyres, a rubber strip below the doors and the curved screen being the most obvious changes.
The interior however now featured a flat-face dashboard with locking glove box, a radio, headlight flashers, automatic interior lighting and self cancelling indicators.
A steering wheel lock and dashboard clock were options.
Offered here is a Porsche 356A Cabriolet finished in Metallic Silver with black leather upholstery.
It has been restored to a very good standard and retains much of its or...
Price Analysis vs Other 356 A Convertibles
£61,496
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£142,025
Median Price (Since 2020)
£354,987
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 14th Jul 2023
Latest MOT mileage:
10,707 kilometers
MOT History
Passed
On 15th Jul 2022, 10,707 kilometers
Passed
On 23rd Aug 2016, 9,041 miles
Passed
On 22nd Jul 2015, 6,784 miles
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Ashorne, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV35 9AE, England
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