Porsche 356 Continental

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July 7, 2021
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That was back in June. As told by Al Weidman.

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The car was reportedly refurbished during previous ownership in the late 1980s and was acquired by the seller from a collector in 2015.

Porsche 356 continental. As Lincoln protested the Continental name being used the Porsche Continental was only produced in 1955 and thus represented the ultimate Pre-A 1500 before 356A production commenced. 1955 Porsche 3561500 Continental Coupé At the request of American importer Max Hoffman 356s for the 1955 model year were badged as Continentals before reaching American shores. This 1955 Porsche 356 1500 Continental is a Reutter-bodied bent-window coupe that was built in April 1955 and distributed via Max Hoffman in New York.

For this model year Max Hoffman the principle importer of Porsches into the US at the time convinced Porsche to use a name instead of a number. Porsche 356 Continental. Vintage Motorcars Porsche 356 Continental replica.

The Ford Motor Company however was none too pleased. 1955 marked the last year of production for the Porsche pre-A 356 1950-1955 and the 25th anniversary of the German company. This 1955 Porsche 356 Pre A Continental received paint and body at Deluxe Customs.

Yes Porsche too built a Continental. This 356 Continental Coupe remains in superb and highly original condition. The Continental moniker was suggested by Hoffman for a US version of the 356 that used a model name instead of a number though the Continental fender script mounting holes have been filled on this example.

Porsche cars have always been exclusive vehicles from the beginning and the Continental had 3070 price tag at its lauch. It remained with one owner in Germany for over 30 years. Upon his passing the car came to the current owner who is a Porsche collector.

Upon his passing the car came to the current owner who is a Porsche collector. It remained with one owner in Germany for over 30 years. Porsche 356 continental coupe 1955 1500 s engine with the original 40 pbic carburettors matching numbers complete car original colour is silver metalic and blue interior Show more Classic Cars for Sale.

1 of 1200 built. At the 2014 Dana Point Concours it took 1st in the Daily Driver Class. After it was built by the customer it was entered into the 2014 356 North Meets South Car Show and took 1st in its Class and Best of Show.

1955 Porsche 3561500 Continental Cabriolet At the request of American importer Max Hoffman 356s for the 1955 model year were badged as Continentals before reaching American shores. It was way back in the mid-1950s and was a special version of the pre-A 356 specifically aimed at the North American market. For such a small sports car 1555 in.

This 1955 Porsche 356 Continental has been sold new to the US through Max Hoffmann and came back to Germany in the 1970s. The model was offered for the 1955 only before legal threats from Ford compelled Porsche to stop using the name. This 1955 Porsche 356 Continental has been sold new to the US through Max Hoffmann and came back to Germany in the 1970s.

As Lincoln protested the Continental name being used the Porsche Continental was only produced in 1955 and thus represented the ultimate Pre-A 1500 before 356A production commenced. Pete Swanson and his father Maury give us the rundown on their Porsche 356 Continental built back when sourcing parts required preparation persistence and no little providence Porsche 356 Resto. 1955 Porsche 356 356 Pre-A Continental.

Cooper Classics LTD. Photos by Steve Temple. New York NY -1955 The Only Year The Continental was Manufactured Serial Number 60771 -One of 50 356 Continentals Cabrios sold -Restored to the Highest Standards in 2014 by.

This journey of mine all started with a sweet little white Porsche Continental coupe that stole the show. A short story about a well-known name 17 June 2013. Add to Favorites More.

Since I was three years old there was always a Porsche or a Vee Dub in the driveway because Dad loved them so much. Background Porsche 356 Continental The name also evoked the prestige of the cars from the Old Continent something that was worth the difference in price with its most direct rivals. Originally appeared in print as Continental Flair Giving a pre-A 356 replica a more Euro flavor Posted May 11 2020.

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