Porsche 356 A 1600 GS Carrera de Luxe

According to an accompanying copy of the Porsche Kardex, chassis 105255 was originally finished in Ruby Red over black vinyl upholstery, equipped with engine no. 93038, and outfitted with chrome wheels wearing Continental Super Record tires. The Kardex further notes that the Carrera was delivered through Munich-based Porsche dealer MAHAG to its first owner, Mr. Leaning, at the US Army base in Augsburg, Germany.

This car’s unusual specification and matching-numbers engine attracted the attention of Ken Roath, who has owned this Carrera since 2013. Under his ownership, the 1600 GS was repainted and shown at the competitive 356 Club of Southern California Concours d’Elegance at Dana Point, where it scored 221.8 out of a possible 225 points in the Street Carrera class. In 2020, the Carrera was invited to take part in the Summer of Porsche exhibit at the Lyon Air Museum in Santa Ana, California, where it was displayed alongside other four-cam models, including a 550 Spyder and Abarth GTL.

Beautifully presented in its original Ruby Red over black color scheme and benefiting from meticulous care under Mr. Roath’s ownership, this limited-production 1600 GS Carrera is offered today with a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, Kardex copy, judging sheets, and period magazine road test. This is an exciting opportunity to acquire a superb example of one of the most prized Carreras – an exceptionally rare model that represents the ultimate development of Porsche’s original four-cam road car.