1958 Porsche 356 on 2040-cars
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
If you have any questions feel free to email: sammysssardo@wolvesfans.com .
Porsche Speedster recreation
Lots of original parts used for authenticity
Original 400mm steering wheel with original horn button, 1958
Original gauge set dated 5/56, Tachometer modified for electronic
Original wheels dated 7/62 8/62 7/62 9/60
Lietz luggage rack unrestored
Original ratcheting engine lid hinges
Period correct accessory air horn setup. (They were largely used in France and were included on a 58 coupe that was
imported from France)
Original Bosch fluted headlight lenses
Most remaining trim is original or reproduced for original. Not replica parts.
Engine: 2110cc w dual Dellorto drla 40,s
This is a dry sump engine. Lots of oil capacity and plenty of ground clearance.
Transmission is “freeway flyer” geared for low rpm’s at freeway speeds.
Air conditioning!
The large condensing unit and fans are mounted up front.
Evaporator is “hidden” in the trunk and piped in for a better looking interior.
Stayfast canvas top and boot, and carefully crafted side curtains to keep the interior dry in the rain and cool
when running the AC in the summer.
Dynamat used throughout to give a quiet and comfortable driving experience.
The body is a Classic Motor Carriages produced in 1988 but wasn’t built until I acquired it. The project was
started about 5 years ago and has been "in process" since then. It has just recently been completed and has less
than 1000 miles on it.
Porsche 356 for Sale
- Other makes(US $7,000.00)
- Porsche: 356 california black plate"one owner(US $44,000.00)
- Replica/kit makes: porsche speedster replica 2 doo(US $15,999.00)
- 1965 porsche 356sc coupe matching #'s last year of 356(US $25,400.00)
- 1958 porsche 356 speedster(US $71,900.00)
- Porsche: 356 356(US $15,500.00)
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Auto blog
The 2013 Rolex 24-hour race at Daytona comes down to the last hour [spoilers, w/video]
Mon, 28 Jan 2013It took 24 hours to run the race, but it was the last one was stuffed with the high action as four cars were still trying to figure out how to gain victory on the track and in the pits. Along with the obligatory crashes, spins, mechanical issues and retirements had come numerous penalties, a double-digit number of full-course yellows and two hours of fog that turned early Sunday morning into a stretch of parade laps.
The final hour would make up for the morning - drivers who might have been happy just to get on the podium had a shot at victory as the end of the race approached, and that turned into a few gambles that paid off, and at least one that didn't...
World Car of the Year finalists announced
Fri, 07 Mar 2014To say the 2014 Geneva Motor Show was packed full of news is an understatement as big as the show's home at the Palexpo convention center. Despite everything that we were able to cover during this year's show, there's still more coming out of Switzerland, including the announcement of the finalists for the 2014 World Car of the Year Awards.
We reported on the original list of finalists over three weeks ago, and now, that initial list has been pared down to three finalists for each of the five awards. The finalists were announced at a press conference by frequent Autoblog contributor and co-chair of the awards, Matt Davis (above).
The finalists for the overall title of 2014 World Car of the Year are the Audi A3, the BMW 4 Series and the Mazda3. The World Luxury Car of the Year will be either the Bentley Flying Spur, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class or the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, while the Performance Car of the Year will be awarded to the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, the Ferrari 458 Speciale or the Porsche 911 GT3 (which, um, yeah...).
Porsche Macan fails moose test, Stuttgart responds
Tue, 14 Oct 2014Different countries have different safety standards, but most of them revolve around a similar set of tests: front impact, side impact, offset impact, rollover... the usual. But Sweden has its own test. It's called the Moose Test (or the Elk Test), and it's unique to Scandinavia: a car has to be able to avoid a theoretical antlered mammal on the road while traveling at 43.5 miles per hour and return to its previous course without flipping over. The Jeep Grand Cherokee ran afoul of the uniquely Nordic maneuver a couple of years ago, but even more surprising is the way the Porsche Macan has reacted.
Under testing by Sweden's Teknikens Värld, Porsche's downsized crossover - specifically the Macan S Diesel, for what it's worth - didn't flip over, but it skidded off course. In real-world conditions, it follows, the vehicle could run off the road or into oncoming traffic. The testers ran the test several times, and even removed excess weight from the vehicle, and each time it reacted the same way.
In response, Porsche has explained that the behavior is the result of its Active Rollover Protection system kicking in. When the system detects that the vehicle could drastically oversteer, flip over or lose its tire, it momentarily applies the brake on the front outside wheel, allowing the vehicle to shed the cornering forces without losing it completely.