Porsche 356 A 1600 Super

The vehicle in detail

The previous owner/builder purchased this 356 in the mid-2000s and, over a 3-year period, restored it from the ground up. Being a California 356 for several decades, the floor pans and battery box are very solid and well-preserved. The GT Coupe has been driven to and shown at the North meets the South in Central California multiple times, and also shown at the Southern California Porsche 356 Club concour events, and has won several awards. European Collectibles has sold this 356 several times over the years to local Porsche enthusiasts in California, who have driven it and have enjoyed every minute of the drive!

Mechanically, the 912 engine was custom-built to 1900cc, Scat crank, Cunningham rods, JE pistons, 10.3:1 compression, twin-plug, the cylinder heads’ ports have been cleaned, polished, and machined, HD valve springs, Elgin cam, full-flow oil system with front-mounted coolers, and piston squirters with approximately 130 horsepower. The 716 transmission was rebuilt in 2021, it was completely disassembled, cleaned, and inspected. The stock gear ratio was used, all new bearings and four new synchros were installed, as well as a reseal. The suspension includes Koni Classic adjustable shocks front and rear, Spindle gussets, front arm gussets, heavy-duty tie rods, a 19mm front adjustable sway bar, red Polly spring plate bushings, a rear compensator bar, and a drum braking system, including custom GT-style air intake backing plates with reinforced control arms. The electrical system was also upgraded to a 12 Volt system.

A very enjoyable 356 to drive with a very powerful 1900cc engine that accelerates quickly. The exhaust tone sounds great, the transmission shifts smoothly, and the four-wheel drum brakes stop this 356 straight. It is very rare to find a 356 T1 Coupe set up to GT specifications that has been restored to such high standards—a rare opportunity to acquire a magnificent 356A Outlaw Coupe.