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Old 356 Porsche that has a lot of patina, the seller claims its a runner.

Find this Porsche : 356 for sale on eBay

Find this Porsche : 356 for sale on eBay

Seller states:

Dare To Be Different: 1956 Porsche 356A Coupe The Porsche 356 is, without a doubt, one of the most desirable classic sports cars on the planet.

Especially the early 356A with its beehive taillights and “fat” seats is a prime collectible.

Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Porsche 356s are usually placed in one of two groups: totally restored cars, often “better than new” and ready for the PCA’s annual Porsche Parade, or non-running hulks, needing everthing.

Finding a car that has been the recipient of a comprehensive mechanical refurbishment while deliberately being left to look like the proverbial barn find, is almost unheard of.

Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Well, we at Californiaclassix strongly believe in this concept, owning time-worn but mechanically superb classic cars ourselves, and driving them on a daily basis.

Understandably, this fine ole steed ticked all the right boxes for us; it certainly must be the coolest Porsche 356 we’ve ever had the pleasure to own.

Wish we could keep it! Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Languishing for decades under an orange tree behind the locked gates of a secluded orchard high above the new-age enclave of Ojai, Calif., this Reutter bodied 1956 Porsche 356A, VIN *57812*, was recently discovered by an enthusiast and PCA member who happens to be a retired Porsche and Volkswagen master technician, living in Santa Barbara.

He took his time going through the entire car, system by system, refurbishing every one of them as needed, to turn the car — lovingly called Die Ratte (German for “The Rat”) — into a fun and reliable daily driver once again.

Yep, here it is, a unique and beautiful animal: a Porsche 356, beautified by no other than Mother Nature.

Click on any of the above images for a full-size view Die Ratte came with a ratty-looking folder containing exactly 85 documents, dating all the way back to 1970.

We carefully sorted them chronologically, and now they’re preserved for posterity, inside clear sheet protectors, in a three-ring binder.

Click on any of the above images for a full-size view The car was owned during the late 1960s by an architect teaching at USC and resided in Beverly Hills, then in La Canada, before finding its way up to the Santa Barbara/Lompoc area in ’72.

The receipts bear the names of many famous, long-defunct Porsche emporiums like Estes-Zipper, Porschop, Anything Ltd., Allred Porsche, Boggs & MacBurnie, and Lavia Porsche-Audi.

Let’s now inspect this highly unusual vintage Porsche in more detail.

Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Being 56 years old, chassis No.

*57812* has benefitted trememdously from having spent its entire life in Southern California.

Though obviously exposed to the elements, ridden hard, and put away wet more than once, the car still features straight coachwork with good gaps.

Doors and deck lid fit excellently; the hood was kinked at one time, and there’s been a repair to the nose, but it’s still the factory original sheet metal all the way.

Corrosion is limited; apart from the mild surface rust here and there, all we can see would be the usual bubbling on the lower outside door skins.

Bumpers were ditched, decades ago, in favor of nerf bars.

Those, along with some mild lowering, slightly wider rolling stock, a TALBOT mirror, and CARELLO quartz-iodine fog lights, resulted in the very popular California Outlaw look.

We love it! Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) A most interesting aspect of Die Ratte and a big part of its outsize personality must be its unique livery.

Originally Rennsport Silver, the car was painted Icon Gold sometime during the swingin’ Sixties and, finally, black.

The merciless Ojai sun burned off most of the black paint, resulting in a rolling piece of art displaying a fantastic patina only the passage of time itself could have created.

You cannot fake this look.

No way! Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) 5.5 J x 15 chrome steel wheels have been fitted with a set of 165-15 radials.

Cal look all the way, baby! Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) A’s small front trunk, made even smaller by placement of fuel tank.

Spare and jack are present, as is the original rubber trunk mat.

Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Battery box has been repaired, most likely due to acid damage from a leaky battery.

Note new Optima 6-Volt unit.

Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Porsche’s cabin looks inviting.

Windows roll up and down with such ease and precision, you’d think they’d be brand new.

Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Cockpit oozes 1950s sports car finesse.

Sitting behind the large ivory steering wheel with its Porsche-crested black horn button and surveying the classic dash layout, you’ll be overcome by the urge to fire up the engine and go for a drive, a joy ride, with no particular place to go, to paraphrase Chuck Berry.

Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Dash top with remnants of safety padding.

Priceless! Floor mat is the original, ribbed black rubber one.

Below the dash, the fuel petcock peeks out; along with the remainder of the fuel system from tank to carbs, it has just been rebuilt.

Check out the correct high bend shifter, topped by a period wood shift knob.

Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) All of the gauges work perfectly, even the mechanical tachometer and the rare accessory 48-hour wind-up clock installed in the glove box lid.

Apart from the CARELLOS, all lights work, too, thanks to many hours of tireless tinkering by the car’s rescuer.

Frozen windshield wiper motor was replaced with a freshly rebuilt 6-Volt unit.

Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Original front seats display slightly distressed look.

Upholstery color was originally red, as evidenced by the original, if faded, door panels.

A set of custom sheepskin covers would go a long way here! Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Rear seats.

Aahh, that Sixties Morrokide! Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Ready for a test drive? So are we, but let’s take a look at engine and undercarriage first.

Hilarious license plate frame will remain with the car, if so desired.

Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Clean and tidy engine compartment houses engine # P*73778, a late 356A unit, which has been thoroughly rebuilt, a job detailed in the 3-page spec sheet that’s included.

She’s not a leaker nor a smoker, runs excellently, without any unusual mechanical noises, and is mated — via a brand new clutch — to transaxle #74419, featuring BBBC gears.

It was replaced/rebuilt, too, @ 45,407 miles, back in 1970.

Undercarriage shows a bit of surface rust and some dings here and there, but there are no gaping holes.

Actually, we were surprised how solid this 56 year-old Porsche presents itself.

Area around jack spurs may be a little weak; otherwise, we have no complaints.

Click on the image to the left for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Click on any of the above images for a full-size view Close ups of Porsche’s bottom.

Some sellers of vintage Porsches would rather not show you any pix of their cars’ underbellies, but we think there’s nothing to hide here.

Note functional heater with good cans and new brakes all around.

Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Friday, January 27 turned out to be a super nice “winter” day here in olde mission town San Buenaventura.

Blue skies and temperatures in the low-to-mid 80s provided the perfect environment for our “official” test drive and photo session — mind you, we’ve been using the car as a sort of Cafe racer for the past couple of weeks.

It’s just such an irresistible machine! Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Driving this exhilarating Porsche will really elevate your heartbeat! First off, Die Ratte always starts easily, without huffing and puffing.

Throttle response is crisp, the engine sounding great as it revs to redline, abundant power signaling a thoroughly healthy state of affairs.

The car idles, runs, drives, shifts, handles and brakes excellently.

Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Die Ratte corresponds with you, talks to you, urging you to rev up the engine and go fast.

You are the Maestro, der Herr Kapellmeister, creating music of a different kind, inconceivable to those who lack experience or understanding.

The ghost of Denis Jenkinson beckons you to get up early on a Sunday morning, just to hear the “A” in full song, hurtling down some deserted backcountry road.

In the realm of vintage sports cars, apart from this unrestored 1956 Porsche, perhaps only a 12-cylinder Ferrari of the same period possesses this much soul .

.

.

Click on any of the above images for a full-size view On the freeway, doing 85mph in the fast lane, this Porsche hums along as happy as a bumble bee.

Drivers of cars being passed all of a sudden speed up to try and take a closer look.

Children point, their soccer moms smiling, slightly irritated.

Soon they all disappear in the rear view mirror.

Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) This Porsche is not for everybody.

Driving it “as is” requires the will power to “leave things be” and perhaps a somewhat eclectic personality.

But park it next to a new Porsche or other exotic, and guess which car will be surrounded by a throng of admirers in no time at all? That’s right: Die Ratte ! Sure, you could also restore body and interior of this car, without losing a penny doing it, simply because fully restored “A” Coupes are getting harder to find and more expensive all the time, with super fine examples already exceeding the $100,000.00 threshold.

But wouldn’t that take away most of the fun? Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) This is the perfect vintage Porsche for an enthusiast who knows that you can’t judge a book by its cover and takes wicked pleasure in owning a properly sorted vintage motorcar that hides its qualities so well, only cognoscenti will realize it without a thorough inspection.

It represents a unique opportunity to acquire a true show stopper for those who dare to be different.

Here’s an idea: fly in to sunny SoCal, pick up Die Ratte at our showroom in Ventura, and drive to the fabulous, ’4th Annual SoCal All-Porsche Swap and Car Display’ held on Sunday, March 4th 2012 at the Phoenix Club in Anaheim.

You’ll be the star of the show! You are most welcome and encouraged to view this fine automobile in Ventura, by appointment, during the auction, or have someone inspect it for you.

Please, perform your due diligence before you bid.

Please, note that this car is currently advertised on our Web site and on display in our Showroom.

We reserve the right to accept a satisfactory offer and close this auction at any time.

Feel free to contact us via e-mail at bill@californiaclassix.com or call us at (805) 653-5551.

TERMS OF THIS SALE By bidding in this auction, you declare that you have read and accept the Terms of this Sale as outlined below.

If you have any questions, please ask them before you bid.

After the auction has ended, the sale is final.

Please, only bid on this car if you are serious about owning it and have the necessary funds readily available! We require a $1,000 deposit to be paid via PayPal within 24 hours of the end of the auction and the balance to be paid via bank wire transfer (or in cash) within 5 business days, unless other arrangements have been agreed upon during the auction.

The car comes with a clear California Certificate of Title.

It is smog exempt and sold “as is, where is” with no warranty stated or implied.

Mileage stated above is the current odometer reading.

License plates shown for photographic purposes only.

Find this Porsche : 356 for sale on eBay

- Hot Rods, Custom Cars, Race Cars, Sports Cars, Classic Cars 1956 Porsche 356 356A for sale

- Hot Rods, Custom Cars, Race Cars, Sports Cars, Classic Cars 1956 Porsche 356 356A for sale

Old 356 Porsche that has a lot of patina, the seller claims its a runner.

Find this Porsche : 356 for sale on eBay

Find this Porsche : 356 for sale on eBay

Seller states:

Dare To Be Different: 1956 Porsche 356A Coupe The Porsche 356 is, without a doubt, one of the most desirable classic sports cars on the planet.

Especially the early 356A with its beehive taillights and “fat” seats is a prime collectible.

Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Porsche 356s are usually placed in one of two groups: totally restored cars, often “better than new” and ready for the PCA’s annual Porsche Parade, or non-running hulks, needing everthing.

Finding a car that has been the recipient of a comprehensive mechanical refurbishment while deliberately being left to look like the proverbial barn find, is almost unheard of.

Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Well, we at Californiaclassix strongly believe in this concept, owning time-worn but mechanically superb classic cars ourselves, and driving them on a daily basis.

Understandably, this fine ole steed ticked all the right boxes for us; it certainly must be the coolest Porsche 356 we’ve ever had the pleasure to own.

Wish we could keep it! Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Languishing for decades under an orange tree behind the locked gates of a secluded orchard high above the new-age enclave of Ojai, Calif., this Reutter bodied 1956 Porsche 356A, VIN *57812*, was recently discovered by an enthusiast and PCA member who happens to be a retired Porsche and Volkswagen master technician, living in Santa Barbara.

He took his time going through the entire car, system by system, refurbishing every one of them as needed, to turn the car — lovingly called Die Ratte (German for “The Rat”) — into a fun and reliable daily driver once again.

Yep, here it is, a unique and beautiful animal: a Porsche 356, beautified by no other than Mother Nature.

Click on any of the above images for a full-size view Die Ratte came with a ratty-looking folder containing exactly 85 documents, dating all the way back to 1970.

We carefully sorted them chronologically, and now they’re preserved for posterity, inside clear sheet protectors, in a three-ring binder.

Click on any of the above images for a full-size view The car was owned during the late 1960s by an architect teaching at USC and resided in Beverly Hills, then in La Canada, before finding its way up to the Santa Barbara/Lompoc area in ’72.

The receipts bear the names of many famous, long-defunct Porsche emporiums like Estes-Zipper, Porschop, Anything Ltd., Allred Porsche, Boggs & MacBurnie, and Lavia Porsche-Audi.

Let’s now inspect this highly unusual vintage Porsche in more detail.

Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Being 56 years old, chassis No.

*57812* has benefitted trememdously from having spent its entire life in Southern California.

Though obviously exposed to the elements, ridden hard, and put away wet more than once, the car still features straight coachwork with good gaps.

Doors and deck lid fit excellently; the hood was kinked at one time, and there’s been a repair to the nose, but it’s still the factory original sheet metal all the way.

Corrosion is limited; apart from the mild surface rust here and there, all we can see would be the usual bubbling on the lower outside door skins.

Bumpers were ditched, decades ago, in favor of nerf bars.

Those, along with some mild lowering, slightly wider rolling stock, a TALBOT mirror, and CARELLO quartz-iodine fog lights, resulted in the very popular California Outlaw look.

We love it! Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) A most interesting aspect of Die Ratte and a big part of its outsize personality must be its unique livery.

Originally Rennsport Silver, the car was painted Icon Gold sometime during the swingin’ Sixties and, finally, black.

The merciless Ojai sun burned off most of the black paint, resulting in a rolling piece of art displaying a fantastic patina only the passage of time itself could have created.

You cannot fake this look.

No way! Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) 5.5 J x 15 chrome steel wheels have been fitted with a set of 165-15 radials.

Cal look all the way, baby! Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) A’s small front trunk, made even smaller by placement of fuel tank.

Spare and jack are present, as is the original rubber trunk mat.

Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Battery box has been repaired, most likely due to acid damage from a leaky battery.

Note new Optima 6-Volt unit.

Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Porsche’s cabin looks inviting.

Windows roll up and down with such ease and precision, you’d think they’d be brand new.

Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Cockpit oozes 1950s sports car finesse.

Sitting behind the large ivory steering wheel with its Porsche-crested black horn button and surveying the classic dash layout, you’ll be overcome by the urge to fire up the engine and go for a drive, a joy ride, with no particular place to go, to paraphrase Chuck Berry.

Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Dash top with remnants of safety padding.

Priceless! Floor mat is the original, ribbed black rubber one.

Below the dash, the fuel petcock peeks out; along with the remainder of the fuel system from tank to carbs, it has just been rebuilt.

Check out the correct high bend shifter, topped by a period wood shift knob.

Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) All of the gauges work perfectly, even the mechanical tachometer and the rare accessory 48-hour wind-up clock installed in the glove box lid.

Apart from the CARELLOS, all lights work, too, thanks to many hours of tireless tinkering by the car’s rescuer.

Frozen windshield wiper motor was replaced with a freshly rebuilt 6-Volt unit.

Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Original front seats display slightly distressed look.

Upholstery color was originally red, as evidenced by the original, if faded, door panels.

A set of custom sheepskin covers would go a long way here! Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Rear seats.

Aahh, that Sixties Morrokide! Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Ready for a test drive? So are we, but let’s take a look at engine and undercarriage first.

Hilarious license plate frame will remain with the car, if so desired.

Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Clean and tidy engine compartment houses engine # P*73778, a late 356A unit, which has been thoroughly rebuilt, a job detailed in the 3-page spec sheet that’s included.

She’s not a leaker nor a smoker, runs excellently, without any unusual mechanical noises, and is mated — via a brand new clutch — to transaxle #74419, featuring BBBC gears.

It was replaced/rebuilt, too, @ 45,407 miles, back in 1970.

Undercarriage shows a bit of surface rust and some dings here and there, but there are no gaping holes.

Actually, we were surprised how solid this 56 year-old Porsche presents itself.

Area around jack spurs may be a little weak; otherwise, we have no complaints.

Click on the image to the left for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Click on any of the above images for a full-size view Close ups of Porsche’s bottom.

Some sellers of vintage Porsches would rather not show you any pix of their cars’ underbellies, but we think there’s nothing to hide here.

Note functional heater with good cans and new brakes all around.

Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Friday, January 27 turned out to be a super nice “winter” day here in olde mission town San Buenaventura.

Blue skies and temperatures in the low-to-mid 80s provided the perfect environment for our “official” test drive and photo session — mind you, we’ve been using the car as a sort of Cafe racer for the past couple of weeks.

It’s just such an irresistible machine! Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Driving this exhilarating Porsche will really elevate your heartbeat! First off, Die Ratte always starts easily, without huffing and puffing.

Throttle response is crisp, the engine sounding great as it revs to redline, abundant power signaling a thoroughly healthy state of affairs.

The car idles, runs, drives, shifts, handles and brakes excellently.

Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) Die Ratte corresponds with you, talks to you, urging you to rev up the engine and go fast.

You are the Maestro, der Herr Kapellmeister, creating music of a different kind, inconceivable to those who lack experience or understanding.

The ghost of Denis Jenkinson beckons you to get up early on a Sunday morning, just to hear the “A” in full song, hurtling down some deserted backcountry road.

In the realm of vintage sports cars, apart from this unrestored 1956 Porsche, perhaps only a 12-cylinder Ferrari of the same period possesses this much soul .

.

.

Click on any of the above images for a full-size view On the freeway, doing 85mph in the fast lane, this Porsche hums along as happy as a bumble bee.

Drivers of cars being passed all of a sudden speed up to try and take a closer look.

Children point, their soccer moms smiling, slightly irritated.

Soon they all disappear in the rear view mirror.

Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) This Porsche is not for everybody.

Driving it “as is” requires the will power to “leave things be” and perhaps a somewhat eclectic personality.

But park it next to a new Porsche or other exotic, and guess which car will be surrounded by a throng of admirers in no time at all? That’s right: Die Ratte ! Sure, you could also restore body and interior of this car, without losing a penny doing it, simply because fully restored “A” Coupes are getting harder to find and more expensive all the time, with super fine examples already exceeding the $100,000.00 threshold.

But wouldn’t that take away most of the fun? Click on the above image for an XXL-sized view (a separate browser window will open) This is the perfect vintage Porsche for an enthusiast who knows that you can’t judge a book by its cover and takes wicked pleasure in owning a properly sorted vintage motorcar that hides its qualities so well, only cognoscenti will realize it without a thorough inspection.

It represents a unique opportunity to acquire a true show stopper for those who dare to be different.

Here’s an idea: fly in to sunny SoCal, pick up Die Ratte at our showroom in Ventura, and drive to the fabulous, ’4th Annual SoCal All-Porsche Swap and Car Display’ held on Sunday, March 4th 2012 at the Phoenix Club in Anaheim.

You’ll be the star of the show! You are most welcome and encouraged to view this fine automobile in Ventura, by appointment, during the auction, or have someone inspect it for you.

Please, perform your due diligence before you bid.

Please, note that this car is currently advertised on our Web site and on display in our Showroom.

We reserve the right to accept a satisfactory offer and close this auction at any time.

Feel free to contact us via e-mail at bill@californiaclassix.com or call us at (805) 653-5551.

TERMS OF THIS SALE By bidding in this auction, you declare that you have read and accept the Terms of this Sale as outlined below.

If you have any questions, please ask them before you bid.

After the auction has ended, the sale is final.

Please, only bid on this car if you are serious about owning it and have the necessary funds readily available! We require a $1,000 deposit to be paid via PayPal within 24 hours of the end of the auction and the balance to be paid via bank wire transfer (or in cash) within 5 business days, unless other arrangements have been agreed upon during the auction.

The car comes with a clear California Certificate of Title.

It is smog exempt and sold “as is, where is” with no warranty stated or implied.

Mileage stated above is the current odometer reading.

License plates shown for photographic purposes only.

Find this Porsche : 356 for sale on eBay

- Hot Rods, Custom Cars, Race Cars, Sports Cars, Classic Cars 1956 Porsche 356 356A for sale

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I have seen this car a few times over the years, it was at Fantasy Junction last I saw it. Really fun car a ton of work went into it to make it what it is.

Seller states :

Built on a 914-6 chassis with a body based on a 1955 356 Continental, it is fitted with a 3 liter, 279hp RS-spec engine, and a 915 gear box. Momentum created by the race engine is temporarily halted with addition of “full-trick” 934 brakes. The polished disc wheels are 17” in diameter and match the other accents/trim on the car.

This car is a stunning and totally unique one-off that subscribes loosely to the 356 Outlaw philosophies. Based on a 914-6 chassis, this car has been fitted with a mid-mounted 3-litre 911 engine with Weber carburetors, as well as a 915 5-speed gearbox. It was built by Australian Jeff Dutton in 1992. The body is based on a 356 Continental from 1955, and is recognizably such up to the B-pillar. The roof has been chopped several inches, as is fairly standard for an `Outlaw`, but thanks to the mid engine placement and 914-6 chassis, the wheelbase is longer than that of a 356. Consequently, the car displays a dramatic and striking `fastback` rear treatment, which is beautifully set off by a number of very neat and extraordinary details. The philosophy throughout the car is one of lightness and strength, and much of the car is structurally composed of a tube frame. There is an integral roll bar, which is in keeping with the general interior aesthetic of Spartan functionality.

The disc wheels are 17 inches in diameter and are highly polished to match a number of other accents on the car, including the 718 RSK style side vents, driver’s side mirror, as well as the engine and transmission access covers. The panels themselves have been extensively louvered to allow heat to escape. The beehive tail lamps from the 1955 Continental have been retained, and no fewer than six polished exhaust tips fitted, to hint at the 6-cylinder power plant. A racing style through-hood fuel filler has been fitted at the front, while the rear view and passenger side mirror both operate on the `periscope` principle through view windows that have been let into the body panels. The result is very coherent and nothing short of incredible. The exterior has been recently repainted to a nice standard and shows only a handful of small blemishes. The metal trim is very nice, including the highly polished accent panels. The lights and lenses are excellent, including Hella H4 headlamps.

The interior is quite Spartan but still feels very special. The green leather bucket seats are attractive and comfortable, while the dished wood-rimmed steering wheel with Porsche crest is very much in keeping the 1950`s racer feel of the car. The dashboard provides a similar effect and has been carried over from the Continental, complete with large `Telefunken` radio speaker aperture. The instrumentation is by timeless VDO instruments, some of which have been sourced from a 911. There is no carpeting or other upholstery to speak of, while the door panels are nothing more than polished stamped aluminum panels. The windscreen and side windows are Plexiglas, as is the rear porthole, which provides a great view of the engine, and an okay view of the scenery behind the car through the louvers. Also of note is an access panel between the seat backs on the rear firewall, cheekily labeled as an emergency exit using a sticker from an airliner. Between the seats is the exposed shifter for the 915 gearbox, as well as the ignition panel, complete with protective red switch cover for ignition, starter button, and an ominous red indicator light. The general condition is tidy, with no significant wear. The leather is excellent, as is the upholstered headliner.

The engine compartment is clean and looks like any backwards 911 engine should. It is not detailed for show but is satisfyingly clean, and brightened up by chromed air filter rain guards and polished trim. The engine itself has been built to RS specifications topped with Weber carburetors and is claimed to make 279hp. The front compartment reveals a fuel cell, as well as more evidence of the tubular frame components. The brakes are hugely impressive fully ventilated and drilled discs from a 934(!), which capably slow this extremely rapid car.

Perhaps the most unique and creative of the 356 Outlaw breed, this car is stunning in every respect, and totally unique. Combining the balance of the 914-6 chassis, reliability and potency of the 911SC driveline, aesthetic feel of the 356, and development and rigidity of a tube-frame car, this car really represents the best of all worlds. The level of detail is remarkable and its construction was an uncompromising and hugely expensive endeavor. This is a completely unrepeatable car that has had hundreds of thousands invested and is truly a one of a kind, head turning, tire burning Porsche hot rod that can be enjoyed on the street.

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