A 356A Coupe, not a roadster or a cabriolet, accepted for the Mille Miglia and turned down only because the owner could not make the date. Matching numbers, three owners from new, and the paperwork to prove all of it.
Vehicle Overview
| Make & Model | 1956 Porsche 356A 1600 Coupe |
|---|---|
| Body | Coupe |
| Chassis No. | 56977 |
| Engine No. | 62297 |
| Build Date | 13 July 1956 |
| Colour | Bahia Red, an official Porsche colour. Originally Sand Beige |
| Matching Numbers | Yes. Data plates and stampings photographed |
| Owners | Three from new |
| Mileage | Approximately 72,000 km |
| Transmission | Original gearbox. The listing does not state the type |
| Title | Clean |
The Photographs
Forty-seven photographs, including the chassis and engine stampings, the factory data plate and the tool roll.
Worth Knowing
This is a Coupe, not a roadster or a cabriolet. It is Mille Miglia eligible and was accepted for the 2025 race; the owner had a scheduling conflict and could not take part, which is why it is for sale.
The car has had three owners from new and keeps its original engine and gearbox. It was Sand Beige when it left Zuffenhausen and is now Bahia Red, which is also a factory colour.
It took second place at the 2024 Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance.
Documentation and Certification
- Registro Mille Miglia certificate, accepted for 2025
- FICHE ACI racing certificate
- FIVA passport valid through 2035
- Porsche factory Kardex and Porsche Certificate of Authenticity
- Clean title
Mechanical
- Original engine and gearbox
- Original 1956 date-stamped steel wheels
- Top end rebuilt to original specification with Solex 32 carburettors
- Bottom end rebuilt around seven years ago to original 1600cc specification
- Fuel system fully restored
- New brake drums and shoes
- Dual circuit master cylinder, a Mille Miglia approved upgrade
Rally Equipment
- Marchal fog lights
- Halda SpeedPilot
- Rally clock
- Leather racing straps, included but removed for the Mille Miglia inspection photographs
Interior and Accessories
- Factory-original Porsche VDO wind-up clock, working
- Interior fully restored in Porsche 356 black leatherette, one month ago
- New German square weave carpet, two months ago
- Two 1956 owner manuals, English and German
- Porsche factory odometer in kilometres
- Tool roll with a full set of original factory tools
- Painted Porsche crest on both wings, not decals
- German map light
- Two sets of wheels: chrome, and date-matched original 1956 steel
