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Throughout the 1950s, Porsche developed a reputation as a manufacturer of quality racecars that did not break, and stylish road cars that their owners could race. This Carrera GT Coupe is only one of just eleven 356A GT Coupes produced at the factory in 1959. It retains its rare 692/3, air-cooled flat-four engine, producing 141 horsepower at 6500 RPM. Acceleration from 0-100 mph took ten seconds, and speeds topped out at 124 MPH.
A French racer living in Morocco named Jean Kerguen acquired this Carrera GT from Huschke von Hanstein at Porsche's Competition Department. This coupe saw two first-in-class finishes in the 1959 race season. On September 25, 1959, Kerguen and Lacaze won their class and finished fourth overall in the Tour de France. Kerguen won his final race in chassis 106198 at the infamous Montlhery track on October 23, 1960.
In 1981, this Coupe was purchased in Morocco with just 47,800 original miles by Richard Roth of New York City. It was restored by the Paterek Brothers of Chatham NJ, and first shown at the 1991 PCA Parade in Monterey where it won two awards: Judge's Choice and People's Choice.
A French racer living in Morocco named Jean Kerguen acquired this Carrera GT from Huschke von Hanstein at Porsche's Competition Department. This coupe saw two first-in-class finishes in the 1959 race season. On September 25, 1959, Kerguen and Lacaze won their class and finished fourth overall in the Tour de France. Kerguen won his final race in chassis 106198 at the infamous Montlhery track on October 23, 1960.
In 1981, this Coupe was purchased in Morocco with just 47,800 original miles by Richard Roth of New York City. It was restored by the Paterek Brothers of Chatham NJ, and first shown at the 1991 PCA Parade in Monterey where it won two awards: Judge's Choice and People's Choice.
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1959 Porsche 356A Carrera GS/GT Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Porsche 356A Carrera GS/GT
(Data based on Model Year 1959 sales)
| 1959 Porsche 356 A Carrera 1600 GS de Luxe Coupe by Reutter Chassis#: 106545 Sold for USD$566,000 2023 RM Sothebys : The White Collection | |
| 1959 Porsche 356 A Carrera 1600 GT Coupé by Reutter Chassis#: 107265 Sold for USD$393,455 2023 RM Sothebys : The Carrera Collection Part 2 (Italy) | |
| 1959 Porsche 356A 1600 Carrera GS Coupe Coachwork by Reutter Chassis#: 105578 Sold for USD$632,000 2018 Bonhams : Amelia Island Auction | |
| 1959 Porsche 356 A Carrera 1600 GS 'Sunroof' Coupé by Karosserie Reutter Chassis#: 108399 Sold for USD$605,000 2013 RM Auction - Art of the Automobile |
Porsche 356A Carrera GS/GTs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1959 Porsche 356A Carrera GS/GT's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 Porsche 356 A Carrera 1600 GS cabriolet | 151584 | 2018 Artcurial : Retromobile | $800,000 | $1,200,000 | |
| 1959 Porsche 356A 1600 GS | 2006 Worldwide Group Auction at Hilton Head Island | $260,000 | $290,000 | ||
| 1959 Porsche 356 Carrera GT Speedster | 84950 | 2005 The Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction | $260,000 | $300,000 | $400,000 |
| 1959 Porsche 356 GS/GT 1600S Speedster | 2002 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction | $115,000 |
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