Van Ness silver: 1959 Porsche 356A T2 Coupé

According to the seller, this 1959 Porsche 356A Coupe is a matching-numbers example originally purchased in San Francisco at the Van Ness Avenue Porsche dealership. The seller states that the car has remained in California since new and currently shows 75,334 original miles. It is reported to have had only two owners: the original buyer and the seller. The transmission, according to the seller, was rebuilt in 2003 by the first owner. The car has been stored indoors in Novato and is currently on non-operational registration. The seller indicates that it is not running but could be made operable with minor work.

The seller reports that the car retains its original steel bumpers and chrome override bars, which are said to be straight. The paint is described as faded silver. The windshield and the left rear quarter glass are said to be cracked. According to the seller, the floors and doors are solid, and rust is limited to the battery tray area. The front nose section reportedly requires repair, but the rest of the body is described as straight. The tires, according to the seller, are aged but still hold air. Inside, the seller notes that the car currently has 1956 red leather seats installed in place of the original ones. The interior is described as not perfect, but the headliner is said to be in good condition. The seller also mentions the presence of a rare period VW AM/FM radio.

Mechanically, the car is said to be incomplete but is offered with a full set of new brake parts, which have not yet been installed. The fuel tank reportedly needs to be reinstalled, and the vehicle requires a new battery. The seller affirms that the engine and transmission are matching, and that the transmission was previously rebuilt. The car is being sold with a clean California title and has been off the road for several years. The seller emphasizes the structural soundness of the vehicle, specifying that the body, floors, and doors are solid, with localized rust in the battery tray. Restoration needs are described as including body repair, paintwork, mechanical recommissioning, and interior correction. According to the seller, the car’s originality, history, and current condition provide a clear foundation for restoration. Find it for sale at $60,000 here in Novato, CA.

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