The Kardex shows the car left the Porsche factory in June 1956 and was supplied to the US via Hoffman Motors, New York as a LHD car finished in Aquamarine Blue Metallic.
Imported into the UK by Classic Porsche specialist Karmann Konnection Ltd in 2007 who proceeded to carried out a full strip-down and repaint to its current colour, Ruby Red. This beautiful 356 has undergone significant expenditure to make the car one of the best driving 356’s, with all works being carried out by the UK’s leading Classic Porsches specialists.
This rather special 356 coupe has won several Concours events in Great Britain and won first place in the European Porsche Parade, Netherlands 2019. The car has been displayed by Porsche at numerous international Porsche Club events including Le Mans Classic, 356 Internationals in Denmark and Belgium, Porsche Parades in Sardinia and the Netherlands etc. Also attended numerous events in Great Britain including 356 International, Silverstone Classic and many regional events.
FAMOUS FACES…Durning the cars European tour Wolfgang Porsche, Hans Peter Porsche, Richard Attwood, Derek Bell and Jacky Ickx all have signed the cars glove box.
BRIEF OVERVIEW
1. Production completion date 16th July 1956.
2. Originally supplied into the US via Hoffman Motors, New York.
3. Imported into the UK by Classic Porsche Specialist Karmann Konnection Ltd in 2007.
4. Purchased by the Chairman of PCGB from Karmann Konnection Ltd in December 2007.
5. Converted to RHD by Roger Bray Restoration in 2008 using genuine Porsche parts.
6. Disc brakes on front – dual circuit braking system.
7. Brake servo fitted by Roger Bray Restoration.
8. Exterior paint colour – Polyantha red. Interior (Original colour Aquamarine Blue Metallic) Pale grey
9. 12 volt conversion by Roger Bray Restoration.
10. Rebuilt gearbox – supplied by Andy Prill, fitted by Roger Bray Restoration.
11. Spax adjustable shock absorbers.
12. Vic Skirmants anti camber spring on rear.
13. Chrome 5 ½” x 15” wheels (including spare).
14. Vredestein tyres (5) – 175 x 15.
15. 912 type engine. 95 bhp.
16. Full 356 tool kit.
17. Genuine jack plus scissor jack.
18. Porsche crested lap and diagonal safety belts (front).
19. Original Marchel 672 front spot lamps.
20. Electric fuel pump.
20. Electric windscreen washer pump.
21. Rally plate bracket.
22. Wire headlight stoneguards.
23. Tax discs from 2008 to 2014.
24. MOT current until May 2024.
25. MOT certificates from 2008 to 2023.
26. Glove box lid has been signed in black felt pen by Wolfgang Porsche, Hans Peter Porsche, Richard Attwood, Derek Bell and Jacky Ickx. Photos of the signings by each person are available.
27. Certificate of Authenticity issued by Porsche Cars Great Britain Limited confirming build date.
28. Winner of several Awards and Concours in Great Britain.
29. Winner of the European Porsche Parade, Netherlands 2019.
30. Featured in The Polo Magazine summer 2015.
31. Owned (since 2008) by previous Chairman of Porsche Club Great Britain.
32. Attended numerous international Porsche Club events including Le Mans Classic, 356 Internationals in Denmark and Belgium, Porsche Parades in Sardinia and the Netherlands etc. Also attended numerous events in Great Britain including 356 International, Silverstone Classic and many regional events.
33. Currently owned by Mick Pacey owner founder and owner of Classic Porsche specialist Export 56.
34. Last serviced by Export 56 Ltd in May 2023.
35. Featured on the front cover of the new Porsche 356 75th Anniversary book by Gordon Maltby.
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