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Porsche 356 A 1600

Coupé, 1958

Highlights

Finished in its SO Colour of Orange
Fully Matching Numbers
3 Owners From New

1958 Porsche 356 T2A Coupe (RHD)

Export 56 are delighted to offer for sale this very rare, Right-Hand Drive 356A Coupe, that has recently undergone a comprehensive, documented restoration in Europe by a noted marque specialist and finished in its striking and highly desirable original ‘Special Order’ factory colour of Orange.

Completed during the latter part of 1957, this right-hand-drive example represents what we at Export 56 consider to be the absolute “sweet spot” of the Porsche 356 lineage. The ‘A’ model strikes an ideal, romantic balance—marrying the pure, unadulterated mid-century charm of the original Pre-A cars with meaningful mechanical usability, precise handling, and robust performance upgrades

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The vehicle in detail

Original Manufacturers Spec

0-60 Seconds: 13 Seconds
Top Speed: 100 MPH
BHP: 60 BHP

Original Right-Hand Drive Car

Porsche 356A BackgroundThe 15 year production period ranged from Early 1950 until September 1965 and included 5 different model types.

The Porsche 356A was built from October 1955 through to 1957 and was known as the Type T1. From 1957 it was renamed the Type T2 until production ceased in October 1959. The 356A came with the following engine options: 1600, 1600 S, 1600, 1500 GS Carrera “de Luxe” and 1500 and 1600 GT Carrera.“Gran Tourer”

Chassis 102714 was delivered new into Kenya via Cooper Motor Corporation to its first owner Mr. Norman Fallon with the following factory options;

Rechtslenkung (Right Hand Drive)
Farbe auf Sonderbestellung (Special Order Colour Orange 5711A)
Schlummerrolle Links (Headrest Bolster on the Left)
2 Zusatz-schwenkfenster (2 Additional Swivel Windows)
Elektr Uhr (Electric Clock)
Conti Record Resten (Conti Record Tyres 5.90 x 15)
USA-Stoßstangen: (USA Style Bumpers)
Koni Stoßdämpfer (Koni shock absorbers)

Chassis 102714 offers a particularly compelling combination of rarity, provenance and authenticity. Retaining its matching-numbers engine and gearbox.

This beautifully restored example has had just three owners from new, including its most recent custodian, who cherished the car for an impressive 30 years.

UK registered and finished in its distinctive special-order colour, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly desirable example of Porsche’s early sports car heritage.

BRIEF HISTORY

Chassis number 102714 Was completed at Zuffenhausen towards the end of 1957 and was shipped to first owner, Mr. Norman Fallon, via Cooper Motors in Nairobi, in January 1958. The car was supplied with a long list of unique options, on being the very rare special order colour orange.

The history file contains period photographs of Mr Fallon and his young son alongside the car in Nairobi in the late 1950’s. The car remained in the ownership of Mr Fallon until the late 1970’s and was then purchased by a French expat based in Kenya.

The current owner, Harish Patel, bought the car nearly 30 years ago, used it for a short time, and then stored it at his home in Mombasa.

Mr Patel decided to carry out a documented restoration and shipped to RSC Automobile in Belgium in 2019, for a complete “nut and bolt” restoration. On completion of the restoration the car was imported into the UK in January 2022 and registered here in March.

Since arriving in the UK the car has covered less that 1000 Kms and additional works have been carried out by Prill Porsche.

RESTORATION

Chassis 102714 benefits from a multi-year, nut-and-bolt restoration. The rebuild was entrusted to the highly regarded classic Porsche specialists, RSC Automobile in Belgium.

A history file accompanies the vehicle, containing all related restoration invoices alongside a digital archive of over 450 photographs thoroughly documenting each stage of the project.

This car represents a very rare opportunity to acquire a matching numbers, orignal RHD Porsche 356 T2A Coupe which has recently undergone a multi year restoration.

The car is currently UK registered and ready to be enjoyed immediately.

Why not join us on one of our European road rallies! We are able to assist with FIVA, FIA and 1000 Miglia Accreditations, international shipping, transport and storage.

Specifications

Year of construction:	1958
Model:	356 A 1600
Body:	Coupé
Series:	356
Mileage:	1,119 km
Power:	60 HP
Cylinder capacity:	1.6 Liter
Steering:	right
Transmission:	Manual
Drive:	Rear drive
Fuel:	Gasoline
Interior material:	Leather

Interior color:	Brown
Exterior color:	Orange
Manufacturer color code (exterior):	Orange 5711/Reutter 711
Paint-to-Sample (PTS):	yes
Matching numbers:	yes
Condition:	Restoration object
New / used:	Used car
Ready to drive:	yes
Registered:	yes
Number of vehicle owners:	3
Car location:	United Kingdom
Elferspot ID:	6344729