The Convertible D doors wear original door panels with rare Roadster / Covertible D screw escutcheons, and both feature locking pouches. Original Pre A door handles, and window cranks with ivory knobs are fitted over ivory escucheons. All of the dash knobs are originals in ivory, on original switches, of course. The aluminum threshold trim strips are restored original pieces. The floormats are original 1956 vintage, and the GT seats still wear their original upholstery. The seats were lowered with NLA steel lowering frames, and allow ample room for drivers well over 6ft. In fact, except for the carpet and the dash covering, all of the interior uses original 1950s vintage materials. There are virtually no reproduction pieces used anywhere on the car. All of the trim screws are replated originals, and SWF wiperblades were fitted. The gages have been rebuilt by Palo Alto Speedometer. The vintage Moto-Lita wheel carries an original 1950s Golden Lady horn button which activates the rare Bosch Fanfare horns. These horns have a fuller, more mellow sound than the standard 356 horns. Depending on the light, the color, Hoffman Blue, shifts from Robin's egg blue to light grey, and it compliments the car's unique shape very well. Silver Porsche script is fitted to compliment the color, and the car bears an original cloissonne Reutter badge. The panel fit is exceptional, and the doors close easily with a solid thunk. Original  Roadster / Speedster spears were used, while and the driver's fender sports a handmade aluminum GT style mirror. A new Sigla windshield is fitted. The rear cowl and decklid were formed from the hood and cowl section of a T6 coupe, retaining the original latch and hinges. The louvers were cut from original decklids. The louvers on the cowl feed a duct which supplies the fan. The decklid covers a sizeable storage area, and allows easy access to the 912 engine, which was rebuilt approximately 20,000 miles ago by Autothority. The hood handle is an unrestored original item, as are the door handles. The turn signals, front and rear, have original lenses and bezels. The headlights are new Hella Euro units. The bumpers are original A bumpers. The modified rear bumper utilizes the tag and reverse lights from an original factory housing. All of the various chrome pieces have been plated as necessary.

 

The brakes system has a new master cylinder, new hoses, and rebuilt wheel cylinders. The transmission is quiet, and smooth. The shocks and suspension bushings have been replaced. It rides on silver painted 5 1/2" wheels with new 195/65/15 tires.

 

A detachable aluminum hardtop is in the works.

 

Please contact us with any questions, or make an appointment to view this unique car. It is located in Northern Virginia