1958 Porsche Series A, Reutter Coupe, This wonderful coupe is the product of a full cosmetic and mechanical restoration performed by Jim Newton of Auto Associates in Canton, CT Equally at home on the street or track it is prepared for the track and carries a PCA GT-6 logbook as well as several for various vintage racing venues. It has light weight Speedster seats, an unobtrusive, bolt in roll-cage, It is currently equipped with what is referred to as a ¾ race 1600cc race engine with only 10 hours of use and excellent compression and leak-down results. It was built by Ecurie Engineering of Mequon WI. and carries Zenith carb’s modified by Victor Skirmant. The result is a car that is light, nimble and quick.
The transmission is a recently freshened 901 4 speed with a marvelous short shift kit. The engine’s deep sump is protected by a skid plate and is complemented by an external front fender mounted, coil cooler. There is also a Fuel Safe fuel cell with an electric fuel pump that uses a Dacor filter. A number of important spares come with the car, including the original engine lid; front an rear bumpers, radio, front seats, a 2nd set of spare 5” wheels and the most important, a fresh 1600cc street engine. Ready to go for either Cub or vintage racing, (or street) this well prepared and sorted coupe is offered with all equipment and spares at $65,000 OBRO. |