Description
- extremely usable restored example of the 356 coupe
- fully restored by respected British trimmer, O’Rourke
- matching numbers engine and gearbox
- interior trimmed beautifully and simply
- ready to use and enjoy
Details
This 1600S, chassis 2112635, was originally sold to the USA and was specified in Ivory with a black interior. Being a 1600S, the car benefits from a more powerful 75bhp engine (15bhp more than standard), achieved with the use of a higher compression ratio, modified carburettors and sportier camshafts.
After spending over half a century in the USA, the car was imported to the UK by Ian Donaldson of Oakfields in December 2013. The car was subsequently bought and restored as a personal passion project by one of Britain’s most respected car restorers, Robert “Rorky” O’Rourke of O’Rourke Coachtrimmers.
The car was stripped to a bare shell by Carrozerria in Maidenhead before being painted by one of O’Rourke’s regular suppliers, JC Auto Finishers Ltd. The original matching numbers engine and gearbox were rebuilt with the input of Roger Bray with Rorky of course retrimming the interior.
The car was sold via Sports Purpose in 2022 to its current owner, a discerning and exacting 356 enthusiast, who has invested further in the car. He has enjoyed improving various mechanical and cosmetic aspects, including the brake system, exhaust, speakers and stereo and replacing the wheels. The car was last serviced by JAZ Porsche in April 2023.
