1956 Porsche 356A 1600 Coupe – Mille Miglia Eligible, All-Matching, Concours Winner

 

For Sale: 1956 Porsche 356A 1600 Coupe – Mille Miglia Eligible

Presented By Kelly Dietrick "Exceptional Car Broker"

An authentic collector’s gem — this 1956 Porsche 356A 1600 Coupe (not a roadster or cabriolet) is Mille Miglia–eligible and already accepted for the 2025 race. Due to a scheduling conflict, the current owner is regretfully unable to participate.

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Vehicle Details:

* Chassis No.: 56977

* Engine No.: 62297

* Build Date: July 13, 1956

*Color: Originally Sand Beige, now Bahia Red (official Porsche color)

*Matching Numbers: Yes (Photos of data plates, stampings included)

*Owners: Only 3 from new

*Mileage: Approx. 72,000 km

 

Documentation & Certification:

*Registro Mille Miglia Certificate – 2025 Accepted

*FICHE ACI Racing Certificate

*FIVA Passport valid through 2035

*Porsche Factory Kardex & Porsche Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

*Clean Title

 

Mechanical Highlights:

*Original Engine & Gearbox

*Original 1956 Date-Stamped Steel Wheels

*Top-End Engine Rebuilt to Original Specs with Solex 32 Carburetors

*Bottom-End Rebuilt ~7 Years Ago (Original 1600cc Specs)

*Fuel System Fully Restored

*New Brake Drums & Shoes

*Dual Circuit Master Cylinder (Mille Miglia Approved Upgrade)

 

Interior & Accessories:

*Factory-Original Porsche VDO “Wind-Up” Clock – Working

*Rally Equipment:

    *Marchal Fog Lights

    *Halda SpeedPilot

    *Rally Clock

 

Interior: Fully restored in Porsche 356 Black Leatherette (1 month ago)

*Carpeting: New German Square Weave Carpet (2 months ago)

*Two Owner Manuals (1956 – English & German)

*Porsche Factory Odometer (KM)

*Tool Roll with Full Set of Original Factory Tools*

*Painted Porsche Crest on Both Fenders (Not Decals)

*German Map Light

*Two Sets of Tires:

     *Chrome Wheels

     *Date-Matched Original Steel Wheels (1956)

*Leather Racing Straps (Included, removed for MM inspection photos)

 

Awards:

 *2nd Place – 2024 Forest Grove Concours d’Elegance

 

Price:

 * $250,000 USD

 * €230,000 EUR

 * £195,000 GBP

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If you are interest or have question regarding this car please call me, Larry ~ 941-716-4785.

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Friday's Car Trivia 

Friday's Car Trivia: What term for a broken car was used in a 1960 Volkswagen ad? 

Rust bucket or

Lemon

Answer to: you are correct if you said "Lemon"