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    1953 Porsche 3561953 Porsche 3561953 Porsche 3561953 Porsche 3561953 Porsche 356
    1953 Porsche 356
    1953 Porsche 3561953 Porsche 3561953 Porsche 3561953 Porsche 356

    1953 Porsche 356This 1953 Porsche 356 S Coupe is number 50685 wearing a Reutter body. This 'bent-window' coupe was built for the American market as : USA deLux Version. The engine is a 1500cc S model, 528 motor, producing 70 horsepower. There is a Hirth Roller Crankshaft. The car is finished in Fish Silver Grey with deluxe interior combination of grey leather and blue Bedford cord.

    This 1500 Super Coupe was delivered to the United States in May of 1953. It has recently completed a 30-month complete restoration.

    The car is the first production car with full synchromesh transmission. There were 550 of these vehicles produced and they sold for $4,780.

    Also photographed at :
  • Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance >> Sports and GT Cars (Post-War - 1953)
  • Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance >> German Post-War Sports, 1946-1975