You are looking at a custom built recreation of the 1948 Porsche 356-1 known as "No1". Only one original 1948 356-01 was built and now resides at the "Porsche Museum" in Stuttgart, Germany. The value of this first Porsche is priceless. Regarding our listed vehicle here our original investment and creation of our 356-1 replicar was by the means of "Vintage Replicar" which has been creating original replicar's of the "No1" for over six years. We are not associated with any other company and or builder. We are the only company that builds/resto the "Type356-1" in the world. We take orders for those who want a specific color etc. This listing is for our existing demo car and is privately owned and an incentive for those who don't want to wait to have a car built.

This custom built 1948 356-1(resto/replica) is finished in Porsche silver, red leather and German oatmeal carpet. This 356-1 sports a brand new dual carb 1915cc horizontally opposed air cooled boxer engine. Only weighing aprox 1350 lbs it moves out just fine. We chose a tall fourth gear 4 speed transmission for enjoyable freeway driving. The transmission is maneuvered by a custom built steel shifter for consistent throws. Steering is from original parts that give it an authentic 356 feel. This vehicle registers in virtually all countries and all US States due to the original Vin # pan chassis used during this resto/build. This car was built with serious attention to detail and quality. Paint and body quality is valued around $9,800. We feel our build/resto is one of the highest builds possible. We feel between the build quality and the uniqueness gives it great value and collectibility. Nearly all parts of this fine machine had to be custom made or designed by us. Virtually all parts are NOT interchangeable with the "Speedster". Please do not confuse this beautiful recreation as a "Speedster" since Speedster's were built between 1954-1958 and the 356-1 originated in 1948 (Grandfather). More info can be found by visiting 356-1 dot com Expect many heads to turn because the attention this beautiful car gets is amazing.....Why? Because it is so beautiful in person and no one has ever seen this car before. Many people say when viewing that the lines are so clean..... Feel free to act upon this unique opportunity to own a rare vehicle by bidding today.....

Car features include:

Custom fiberglass body
Horizontally opposed air cooled 1915cc boxer engine (105hp) aprox with travel speed maxing out around 95mph...
Mid engine configuration giving nearly 50/50 weight distribution
Mid engine exhaust system made by us
Duel carbs
four speed tall fourth transmission
Custom steel shifter
Custom torsion plates made by us
Custom chassis including original vin pan with triangulated tubular construction
Steel upper chassis structure plus configurated for front, rear, and side impact safety
Two piece flat glass windshield
Disc brakes in front with drum in the rear
Aluminum drum skin covers
Chrome five bold original style 356 wheels
Chrome hubcaps
Hydraulic clutch
New VDO gauges with concave glass pre-A 1953 era (Not Chinese)
Aluminum eyebrows for both VDO gauges made by us
Aluminum door handles, rear tail lights, front turn lights all custom made by us
Aluminum bumper deco trim front and rear formed and polished by us
Aluminum trim facia made, formed and polished by us
Aluminum windshield triple center post polished and made by us
Aluminum deck lid bolt down polished buttons made by us
Front and rear lenses made by us
Gas tank 356 style filler neck and gas cap

DO NOT BID OR BUY BEFORE READING BELOW!

1) THIS VEHICLE WAS MADE FOR PEOPLE SIX FOOT ONE AND SHORTER. IF YOU ARE TALLER DO NOT BID......

2) THIS IS NOT A MODERN EQUIPPED VEHICLE. IF YOU WANT A/C, POWER WINDOWS, POWER BRAKES, AIR BAGS, CRUISE CONTROL...DO NOT BID...

3) THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE A CONVERTIBLE TOP. DRIVE ONLY ON GOOD WEATHER DAYS. OR TAKE OUT YOUR OTHER CAR ON BAD WEATHER DAY'S.

4) THIS VEHICLE HAS TO BE VIEWED AS A "VINTAGE" COLLECTIBLE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO BE HAPPY. LOTS OF FUN JUST LIKE OTHER VINTAGE VEHICLES. DRIVE THIS INSTEAD OF YOUR REAL "550 SPYDER" OR REAL "SPEEDSTER" OR ETC. WHY? SO YOU CAN ENJOY A BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE VEHICLE WITHOUT WORRYING ABOUT DOOR DINGS OR GETTING IN A FENDER BENDER. JUST FREE YOUR MIND UP AND GO DRIVE...........

Inspection

VEHICLE IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. WE WELCOME AN INSPECTION BY YOU OR YOUR DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE. COST OF THE INSPECTION IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR VARYING OPINIONS. VEHICLE SOLD AS IS AND WITH NO IMPLIED WARRANTY. CAR IS IN PERFECT ORDER AND IS CONSIDERED OUTSTANDING IN RIDE AND DRIVE QUALITY.

Trademark Disclaimer: Vintage Replicar is not associated in any way with Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Porsche Cars North America Inc. or Porsche Cars Canada Inc. Any word, phrase or image that in any way resembles anything to do with the Porsche name or organization are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.

On May-25-14 at 20:03:11 PDT, seller added the following information:

(THE JAMES BOND OF PORSCHE'S)

On May-25-14 at 21:43:22 PDT, seller added the following information:

* Dynamat installed throughout entire interior, floor, firewall, doors giving it noise reduction, heat reduction and solid door feel.

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