Rusty 1950s Porsche sat languishing in barn for over 60 years tipped to sell for whopping £400,000

Scottish Sun

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The vehicle has been fitted with a chic, aged leather
HIDDEN GEM Rusty 1950s Porsche sat languishing in barn for over 60 years tipped to sell for whopping £400,000
A RUSTBUCKET Porsche which has spent over 60 years in a barn is tipped to sell for a whopping £400,000.
The Porsche 356 Speedster was bought new in 1955 and has been in only one family since then.
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A classic Porsche has gone on sale for a staggering £400,000
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The vehicle comes fitted with aged leather
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The vehicle was found in a barn in Ohio
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After clocking up 62,000 miles in seven years, it was taken off the road and tucked away in a barn on a smallholding in Ohio, US.
The classic vehicle was recently rediscovered after a car expert received a 'tip off' about its existence.
They found the Porsche in a sorry state with all its silver paintwork peeled off.
It has since undergone an extensive restoration and has now been shipped over to England to be sold in Iconic Auctioneers' forthcoming Silverstone sale.
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The engine and gearbox have been stripped out and rebuilt so the car is roadworthy and has been driven recently.
As the carpets and seat coverings were beyond preservation, they were replaced with aged leather.
But the left-hand drive Porsche retains its original dashboard, steering wheel and gauges.
An Iconic Auctioneers spokesperson said: "Following a tip-off, this early 356 Speedster was uncovered at a smallholding in Ohio, where it had reportedly remained with the same family for over 70 years.
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"The engine was disassembled and remarkably, only required new piston rings before being fully inspected and reassembled.
"The matching gearbox was similarly stripped, checked and rebuilt, while the fuel system was recommissioned, retaining the original fuel tank with its attractive patination.
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"Externally, every effort was made to preserve the integrity of the original early 356 body.
"It is understood that the Speedster was in regular use only until 1962, covering approximately 60,000 miles before being laid to rest in the barn where it was later discovered.
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"At some point early in its life, possibly by the supplying dealership, it was repainted silver, traces of which remain visible on the bodywork today.
"We are informed that the Speedster performs exceptionally well, idling smoothly with no smoke and having completed various trips without issue.
"This is a rare opportunity to acquire an exceptionally well preserved Pre-A 356 Speedster, a model highly regarded for its purity and iconic design.
"From the few Pre-A Speedsters that do make it to market, it is very rare to see a survivor car as many are now restored."
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The sale takes place on August 23.
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The car was bought new in 1955
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