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This 1953 356 Porsche "America" Sport Roadster has vehicle number 12371. It was first ordered by Hubert Brundage, the founder of the legendary Brumos Porsche organization. Brundage raced this car extensively in the Southeast during the 1953-1954 season. It raced at Rallaye at Clewiston, Florida, September 1953; at Airport Races, Albany, GA (As #20) in October 1953; McDill Air Force Base (as #34) in January 1954; and the 12 Hours of Sebring (as #50) in March 1954 where it finished 7th in class and 15th overall.
The 12371 was built by Glasser Coachworks and was the prototype for a series of 200 cars. Unfortunately, Glasser went bankrupt sot his was the only Type K9 Sport Roadster ever produced.
The car is powered by a 70-horsepower, overhead-valve, air-cooled, flat 4-cylidner, 1,488 cc, engine coupled to a Porsche synchromesh 4-speed gearbox.
The Porsche 356 was known for its excellent quality and outstanding road handling, as well as for its roominess and quietness.
The 12371 was built by Glasser Coachworks and was the prototype for a series of 200 cars. Unfortunately, Glasser went bankrupt sot his was the only Type K9 Sport Roadster ever produced.
The car is powered by a 70-horsepower, overhead-valve, air-cooled, flat 4-cylidner, 1,488 cc, engine coupled to a Porsche synchromesh 4-speed gearbox.
The Porsche 356 was known for its excellent quality and outstanding road handling, as well as for its roominess and quietness.
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1953 Porsche 356 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Porsche 356
(Data based on Model Year 1953 sales)
| 1953 Porsche 356 Pre-A 1500 Super Coupe Coachwork by Reutter Karosserie Chassis#: 50194 Sold for USD$246,400 2024 Bonhams : The Quail Auction | |
| 1953 Porsche 356 'Pre-A' 1500 America Coupe by Reutter Chassis#: 50748 Sold for USD$224,000 2023 RM Sothebys : The White Collection | |
| 1953 Porsche 356 Cabriolet by Heuer-Gläser Chassis#: 12375 Sold for USD$246,400 2023 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
| 1953 Porsche 356 Pre-A 1500 Cabriolet by Reutter Chassis#: 60170 Sold for USD$198,257 2023 RM Sothebys : The Carrera Collection Part 2 (Italy) | |
| 1953 Porsche 356 'Pre-A' Coupe Chassis#: 50279 Sold for USD$201,600 2023 Broad Arrow Group : Amelia Island | |
| 1953 Porsche 356 Pre-A Coupé 'Project' By Reutter Chassis#: 51368 Sold for USD$238,558 2023 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
| 1953 Porsche 356 Pre-A Coupe Chassis#: 50279 Sold for USD$183,680 2022 Bonhams : The Quail Auction | |
| 1953 Porsche 356 Coupe by Reutter Chassis#: 50245 Sold for USD$88,000 2021 RM Sothebys : Open Roads - March | |
| 1953 Porsche 356 Coupe by Reutter Chassis#: 50947 Sold for USD$159,600 2021 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
| 1953 Porsche 356 Cabriolet by Reutter Chassis#: 60237 Sold for USD$187,701 2020 RM : The European Sale featuring the Petitjean Collection | |
| 1953 Porsche 356 Coupe by Reutter Chassis#: 50790 Sold for USD$173,600 2020 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona | |
| 1953 Porsche 356 Limousine Custom Chassis#: 50146 Sold for USD$207,200 2019 RM Sothebys : The Taj Ma Garaj Collection | |
| 1953 Porsche 356 1500 Super Coupe Chassis#: 50161 Sold for USD$88,000 2018 Gooding & Co. : Amelia Island |   |
| 1953 Porsche 356 1500 Super Cabriolet Chassis#: 60036 Sold for USD$374,000 2018 Gooding & Company : Scottsdale, Az. | |
| 1953 Porsche 356 1500 Coupe by Reutter Chassis#: 50747 Sold for USD$224,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale, Az. | |
| 1953 Porsche 356 1500 Cabriolet by Reutter Chassis#: 60266 Sold for USD$257,600 2018 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale, Az. |  |
| 1953 Porsche 356 1500 Cabriolet by Reutter Chassis#: 60351 Sold for USD$280,000 2018 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale, Az. | |
| 1953 PORSCHE 356 PRE-A CABRIOLET Chassis#: 60157 Sold for USD$225,500 2017 Bonhams : Scottsdale, AZ | |
| 1953 Porsche 356/1500 'Bent Window' Cabriolet Chassis#: 60115 Sold for USD$275,000 2017 Worldwide Auctioneers : Scottsdale, AZ | |
| 1953 Porsche 356 1100 Coupé Chassis#: 51009 Sold for USD$142,610 2016 RM Sothebys : Duemila Ruote |
Porsche 356s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1953 Porsche 356's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 PORSCHE 356 1500 COUPE | 51015 | 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | $275,000 | $350,000 | |
| 1953 Porsche 356 Pre-A 1500 Coupe | 51062 | 2023 Broad Arrow Auctions : Porsche 75th Anniversary | $225,000 | $275,000 | |
| 1953 Porsche 356 1500 Coupe | 50813 | 2019 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | $275,000 | $325,000 | |
| 1953 PORSCHE 356 PRE-A CABRIOLET | 60103 | 2019 Coys Schloss Dyck | |||
| 1953 Porsche 356 1500 Super Pré A Cabriolet | 60205 | 2019 Artcurial : Retroobile | $230,000 | $270,000 | |
| 1953 Porsche 356 Pre A Coupe | 2018 Shannons Sydney Spring Classic | ||||
| 1953 Porsche 356 Pre-A 1500 Supercharged Cabriolet | 60130 | 2018 Bonhams : Scottsdale | $230,000 | $270,000 | |
| 1953 Porsche 356 Coupé by Reutter | 50136 | 2017 RM Sothebys : London | $200,000 | $250,000 | |
| 1953 Porsche 356 Pre A Cabriolet | 2017 Amelia Island Select : Hollywood Wheels Auction | $425,000 | $450,000 | ||
| 1953 Porsche 356 Pre A Golde Top | 2017 Amelia Island Select : Hollywood Wheels Auction | $300,000 | $350,000 | ||
| 1953 PORSCHE 356 REPRODUCTION | R628105052010 | 2017 GPK Auctions Atlantic City | $17,500 | ||
| 1953 Porsche 356 pre A 1500 S Coupe | 50894 | 2016 Coys : Mondial De L'Automobile Paris | $230,000 | $290,000 | |
| 1953 Porsche 356 | 2016 GAA : July 2016 | $60,000 | |||
| 1953 Porsche 356 Pre-A Cabriolet | 60236 | 2016 Bonhams : The Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale | $140,000 | $180,000 | |
| 1953 Porsche Pre-A Coupe | 51465 | 2016 Motostalgia Auction Indianapolis Brickyard | $275,000 | $315,000 | |
| 1953 Porsche 356/1500 Bent Window Cabriolet | 60115 | 2016 Worldwide Auctions The Houston Classic | $350,000 | $400,000 | |
| 1953 Porsche 356 Pre-A 1500 Coupé by Reutter | 50687 | 2015 RM Sotheby's London Auction | |||
| 1953 Porsche 356 Coupe | 51465 | 2015 Mecum : Monterey | $250,000 | $275,000 | $325,000 |
| 1953 Porsche 356 Coupe | 50043 | 2015 Mecum : Monterey | $310,000 | $325,000 | $385,000 |
| 1953 Porsche 356 Pre A 1500 Reutter Cabriolet | 2015 Hollywood Motors : Amelia Island Select | ||||
| 1953 Porsche 356 Pre A Cabriolet | 2015 Hollywood Motors : Amelia Island Select | ||||
| 1953 Porsche 356 Pre A Coupe | 2015 Hollywood Motors : Amelia Island Select | ||||
| 1953 Porsche 356 Pre A | 2015 Hollywood Motors : Amelia Island Select | ||||
| 1953 Porsche 356 Coupe | 2015 Mecum : Kissimmee | $90,000 | |||
| 1953 Porsche 356/1500 Reutter Cabriolet | 60266 | 2014 Mecum Monterey | $375,000 | $350,000 | $450,000 |
| 1953 Porsche 356 1500 Cabriolet (Supercharged) | 60130 | 2012 RM Auctions at Amelia Island, Fla | $79,750 | $175,000 | $235,000 |
| 1953 Porsche 356/1500S Reutter Cabriolet | 2011 Mecum Auctions Monterey, CA The Daytime Auction | $150,000 | |||
| 1953 Porsche 356 America Roadster | 2006 Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction | $750,000 | $950,000 | ||
| 1953 PORSCHE 356 PRE A COUPE | 2004 Bonhams MOTORCARS BROOKLINE | $22,000 | $25,000 |
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