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1959 Porsche 356 Metallic Silver Convertible D

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4988 Bruce Street, Olivette, MO 63132
$134,000
Make: Porsche
Model: 356
Year: 1959
Mileage: 66,420 miles
Transmission: Manual
Condition: Mint
Body Type: Convertible D
Engine Type: 1600 Flat Four
Interior Color: Black
Exterior Color: Metallic Silver
Do not be fooled by the cold alphanumerics of its model name: The Porsche 356 A 1. The 356 B dster that would arrive for 1960 offered similar styling, but with an added dose of luxury. In the interim, Porsche commissioned coachbuilder Drauz of , many to create a special run of cars to fill the gap.  The new car added such amenities that are very useful for the “rally” crowd, as in wind-up door glass in place of side curtains, a 2” taller windshield, a much better top with mega headroom, and a more luxurious interior with cushioned seats make for a much more comfortable and useable car for travel. 
  
Porsche sales literature described the new Convertible D as “a dynamic car of beautiful proportions. Extra light and low in design for competition and pleasure driving.” Built only for 1959, just 1,331 examples of the Speedsters built between 1955-1959, 2902 dsters between 1960-1962.  Compare those numbers to the ultra-rare 1331 Convertible D’s ever built. The comfortable seats, roomy top and convenience of the rollup windows combine to make this roadster the no-brainer pick for a car to DRIVE on any type of longer duration trip or rally.    
  
Completed on the 2nd of June 1959, this US-specification Convertible D most likely passed through the important New based distributor Max fman on the way to its first owner, whose name we do not have. The ownership history starts with a Patricia M. uhas of sville NJ in May 1972 – then sold to a Charles S. ro of onton, NJ on 7-26-85.  J. appears to be the next owner, who passed it on in late 2000 to Greg zani who brought the car to fornia for restoration.  The zani Family is synonymous with VW & Porsche as one of the earliest dealers (1962) in Southern CA.  The Porsche Certificate of thenticity, note that it was finished in the very attractive combination of Silver llic (5706) over Black – therette. It was further equipped with Outer ar ew ror – Drivers , US rs, Sealed-Beam Headlights & s.
  
80 pages of receipts and notes, encompassing over $90K spent by Greg zani and his team of craftsman accompany this vehicle. This Convertible D was comprehensively restored to a very high standard. Mechanical work, including attention to its numbers-matching 1600 engine,  was performed by Porsche 356 specialist John hout of hout to storations of , CA and John of Performance in , CA. Just watch the video and listen to the “music” made at high-rev by this amazing air-cooled machine.  ng the restoration the car was converted to 12V, making for easy startups even after weeks of sitting.  
  
This stunning rotisserie style restoration was performed over a roughly seven year period of time. Greg zani sold the car to a well known a Porsche Collector who is a friend of mine.  The car has been shown rarely and has been part of a larger collection that is being thinned out.  The car has been kept in a climate controlled building since 2017. 
  
Every aspect of this rare Convertible D has been attended to at the highest level or restoration. There are less than 1000 break in miles since the restoration was completed.  The car is perfection and needs nothing.  
  
Benefitting from single-year exclusivity, a comprehensive concours scale restoration in its excellent factory colors, and the presence of its numbers-matching 1600 engine & transmission, this Convertible D is truly a rare Porsche 356 to drive, show, and enjoy.
  
If you are in Southern CA feel free contact us for an opportunity to view this amazing example.
 
  500 large format pictures are available at this link:
 
  https://imageshack.com/a/vwg17/1
 
  lk-around, starting and driving video:
 
 

https://youtu.be/NlMuH_ZLdX  

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Build : 06-02-59 
 
ne #74406       616/1 T2 
 
smission #23682
 
smission Comment: 59BBAB
 
Converted to 12V  

Mighty Max Gel ttery – January 2023

 
66420
 
Exterior r: Silver llic (5706) / Black therette / Black Top
 
Additional Information: 1 – Outer ar ew ror – Driver’s , Sealed-Beamed Headlights, U.S. rs, s 
 This represents a partial list of receipts that were kept during the restoration.  
             (All ceipts & Notes on the build come with the car) 
 
2005 – 2010 
 
storation Design  & Trevors r Works 
 
l Work ts – Floors – Pan etc
 
PARTS TOTAL:  $4681 
 
 
2006-09-04
 
Kablekonfektion Wochenlanger – , many
 
New Wiring rness – $758 
 
 
2009-10-01
 
Coast Classic storation – , CA 
 
tial y storation Work  
 
$7000 
 
 
2010-06-24
 
Coast Classic storation – , CA 
 
tall Carpet Set – tall Seat r Set & Padding
Door Panels covered – New Black nyl Around ar of Cabin
tall Top & Headliner & Pad Kit – Finish Interior 
 
$5109
 
hout to storation ceipts ( iled ceipts) 
 
2012-11-19 ( hout) 
 
tall Dual Circuit ter Cylinder 
ar Wheel Cylinders for kes
place Crossover ke Lines
Blast & 4 ke Drums & Check 
ar Axle Seal Kits & Axle ing Shims 
Axle Seals 
build Kit
r ckets and p Sinks 
WR 17.5mm rt bar Kit 
Bump Stops 
R&R Steering x – Steering x seal Kit
R&R Axle & Spindles, Setup & Align
tall New ar Torsion r Bushings & Set Ride Height
move ne for Testing
 
ts: $1903  r: $4526  l: $6429
 
2013-01-02 ( hout) 
 
ts Pics #D102 D103 D104
Mechanical storation – move ne, Disassemble & build
12V
 Heads built
R&R Pistons – Check Cylinder & d ings, Check Cam Wear
RR Pressure lief Pistons 
Set Deck Height 
tall Head & er semblies
Flywheel surfaced & lanced/Pressure sembly
Fuel Pump Core build
NOS ke & Exhaust ves
Zenith Carbs built 
minum Oil er 
HD Nut
12V Blue Coil
12V Gel ttery
rly Fuel Pump Core – build Kit
12V Generator 
12V NOS ltage gulator
Heavy Duty 12V ter
ne Cases Cleaned
& nt ne Sheetmetal
moved Oil er, Distributor, Sump  
Clean Fuel w/ Phosphoric Acid, Clean & nt w. Epoxy Primer 
Tach Cable & Speedo Cable (New)
Blast & nt Exhaust System 
& nt ne Sheetmetal 
tall New ke Shoes – Check Alignment
 
Performed kdown Test – All Cylinders under 4% (after rebuild) 
 
ts: $4071 r: $13907 l: $18355  (be over $30K today) 
 
2013-05-07
 
Final Testing of Mechanicals after sembly
Prep Windshield & Other ts for delivery to Chrome Shop.
Continue sembly of y, move rs & nt ckets, 
sh , place Rubber, Deco Seals.
Pick up Chrome, semble Door ndles, semble Windshield
e ts and Glass and Fit to Car. tall sorted ts 
 
Sublet: 
Lock pair vice – Chrome Plating Windshield/Door ndles
Door Tops, ror d/ ndle/Seat
tos International place Entire Dash 
 
ts:  (see detailed list picture W03A)
 
ts: $2975  r: $14335  l: $17578
 
2013-06-20
 
R&R smission to seal
ke Cylinders placed / ar s & Bleed System 
Prep & nt New Axle Tubes
 
ar Axle ings & Seals 
place Axle Tubes ARP Gear ts
s ket Set 
 
ts: $1306  r: $4065 l: $5409
 
 
 
 
2013-06-28 ( hout) 
 
R&R ne, Complete Disassemble, Check Case, sh Crank
Upgrade Lifters, New ings, place rly ds w/ Late ds, 
assemble Run & Test.  tall s 
 
Set of OEM rly Main ings, STD 
Set of Connecting ds, built and lanced
WR58 New Camshaft
OEM Mag Camshaft Gear (used)
ket Set HD 
Set of Late Lifters, built
Pushrods Late (used) 
Set of Lap s (vintage look) 
 
ts: $2311 r $3722.  l: $6241 
 
2013-12-12  ( hout) 
 
Diagnose Fuel vation. Std Pump only .75 PSI 
Worn Dist Drive Gear – tall Electric Fuel Pump 
Clean Idle & Accel Pump Jets 
be ke Pedal Bushings 
Electric Fuel Pump (new) 
built OEM Distributor BR18 
 
ts: $
 
TOTAL WILHOIT RESTORATION: $55028  
          (11-2012 to 06-2013)
 
 
BENTON PERFORMANCE RECEIPTS ( smission built, etc) 
 
Up – Adjust ves – Adjust Clutch Pedal Freeplay
place Coil – Adjust Carbs – Accel Pump – Distributor Cap 
nser & or 
 
l:  $2626
 
move ne & smission – Disassemble smission
pect & Clean – Synchro s – Mainshaft Seal 
ar ket Set – ting Sleeve – Dog  
 
l: $2430 
 
2019-02-27  
  build & semble smission 
stall ne & smission
ke Flush – Adjust Shoes & Wheel ings
Align End 
tall Top Seal 
 
l: $3937
 
TOTAL BENTON PERFORMANCE:  $8993
 
 
TOTAL STODDARD PARTS:  $7842
 
 
TOTAL RESTORATION RECEIPTS:  $89730 
( tial ) 
 
 
 
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