1956 Porsche 356 A Carrera 1500 GS Coupé
- Engine
- 1.5L flat-four DOHC Type 547/1, twin-plug, dry sump, roller main bearings, ~100 bhp
- Colour
- Silver Metallic
Chassis 100707 is a 1956 Porsche 356 A Carrera 1500 GS Coupé finished in Silver Metallic over red leather, delivered new to the Austrian market in March 1956. Powered by the Type 547/1 four-cam, twin-plug, 100 bhp engine designed by Ernst Fuhrmann, it is one of the rarest variants of the 356 A range. The car passed through Italy and France before entering a Monaco private collection, and retains a period-correct engine, twin Solex carburettors, and dual ignition. It holds a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and Kardex copy, and is eligible for the Mille Miglia Storica.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate £490,000 – £550,000
- 1956-03-01 →Factory deliveryAustrian first ownerpartial documentation
Car was delivered new to the Austrian market; departure date from Austria is not specified.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownItalian owner or ownersnone documentation
Vehicle was kept in Italy for an extended period after leaving Austria; no individual owner names or dates given.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownFrench ownernone documentation
Car passed through France at some point before arriving in Monaco; no further detail provided.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownMonaco private collectorpartial documentation
Car resided in a private Monaco collection; Porsche Kardex copy and factory authenticity certificate accompany the vehicle.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
No maintenance or restoration records.
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