
- Black exterior
- Black interior
- Manual Transmission
- Fiber Glass Body
- Built by classic motor cars of Miami reported by current owner
- Full tonneau cover
- Authentic Porsche gauges reported by current owner
- Drum brakes
- New single carburetor
- New alternator
- 4 new tires
- 4 new shocks
- New front wiring harness.
- Chassis from a 1973 Beetle with matching 1500 cc engine
Kit cars are a more economical way of owning an exotic classic that is hard to find or has become too expensive for most people to buy. The VW Beetle has always been a popular base used by kit car makers thanks to its versatility and easy availability. The Porsche 356 was closely related to the VW Beetle and shared mechanical components with it. The 356’s designer was inspired by a supercharged Beetle Cabriolet he had at the end of WWII and wanted to build a fast rear-engine, air-cooled, 4-cylinder, rear-wheel-drive car. The 356 was introduced in 1948 and produced (with changes) till the mid-60s. In one and a half decades of production, less than 77,000 356s are said to have been built, contributing to its desirability as a collector’s car. The 365 A (which was the model made from 1955-1959) has become a popular car for creating replicas of (such as this one, which is labeled as a 1958 model).
Exterior and Interior
This 356 replica is built on a 1973 Beetle chassis by Classic Motor Cars of Miami (as reported by the current owner). It has a black fiberglass body and brown upholstery with a diamond stitch design on the seats. The wooden shifter knob and rim of the steering match the upholstery. There are pockets stitched into the door cards, providing storage space for smaller items. The owner states that this replica has authentic Porsche gauges. The front seats have been fitted with black lap belts for safety. The hood/front trunk is held down by period-style brown leather straps. While this wasn’t fitted to the original 356s, it does look good on this car. While there is no mention of a stereo system, there do appear to be two speakers fitted into the upholstery of the front footwell. A full brown tonneau cover is also included to protect the interior from the elements. The twin exhausts have square chrome tips, which look quite modern.
Engine
The 356A was offered with several 1.3L, 1.5L, and 1.6L engine options and a 4-speed manual. This car is reported to have a 1.5L engine from the 1973 Beetle (which was rated for 50PS from the factory). It has a new single carburetor, a new alternator, and a new front wiring harness. There are also four new tires and shocks.
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