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Porsche 356C
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Constr. year |
1963 |
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Price |
not for sale |
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Engine |
4 cylinder |
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Engine position |
rear/rear |
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Cubic capacity (ccm) |
1571 |
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Nominal power (PS) |
75 |
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Top Speed (km/h) |
185 |
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Car body |
sheet steel |
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Qty Produced |
16668 |
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Availability |
sufficient |
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Availability of spares |
sufficient |
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Copyright |
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 Although Ferdinand Porsche had established his automotive design consultancy in the early 1930s, his name would not appear on a car until 1949. When it did, it graced one of the all-time great sportscars. Having commenced manufacture with a short run of aluminium-bodied cars built at Gmünd, Porsche began volume production of the steel-bodied 356 coupe at its old base in Stuttgart, at first in premises shared with coachbuilders Reutter and then (from 1955) in its original factory at Zuffenhausen.  The work of Ferry Porsche, the 356 was based on the Volkswagen designed by his father. Like the immortal 'Beetle', the 356 employed a platform-type chassis with rear-mounted air-cooled engine and torsion bar all-independent suspension. In 1951 a works car finished first in the 1,100cc class at the Le Mans 24-Hour Race, thus beginning the marque's long and illustrious association with Le Sarthe.  A batch of 15 roadsters was constructed in 1952, their successful reception in the United States leading to the introduction of the Speedster in 1954. Constant development saw the 356's engine enlarged (eventually to 1.6 litres), the original split windscreen replaced by a one-piece, and a Porsche synchromesh gearbox adopted. 1955 marked the arrival of the 356A, the newcomer being readily distinguished by its rounded windscreen and 15" - down from 16" - wheels. 1,300cc and 1,600cc engines were available in different stages of tune. This Car is a well restored vehicle. The Beijing Company Hua De Feng Ying offers this vehicle for sale. Complete details can be found on their webpage www.elomnibus.com . The sales procedure is handled discreetly and qualified buyers may request a price by contacting enquiry@elomnibus.com. The vehicle is located in Europe and can be viewed by appointment only. » ask us  |
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