1960' Porsche 356

Border Reivers are delighted to offer yet again another beautifully restored, matching numbers, right hand drive Porsche 356. We can't take the credit for this restoration however it was restored by close friends of Border Reivers who excel in excellence. Restored to the customers exacting requirements who wanted a visual replica of his old Carrera he had back in the day. Like many Carrera owner he ran it with a standard 1600 unit due to the venerability & value of the original unit.
This car started its life in South Africa. Supplied by Lindsay Saker of Johannesburg on the 02-11-1960. A genuine Right hand drive car 1st registered 15-12-1960 originally supplied in Silver (Paint code 6006) with black leather interior, it still has its original engine (rebuilt during the restoration) The car was imported into the UK (October 2000) at which point the colour had been changed to Red. The current registered keeper purchased the rust free car in July 2001 for the sum of £10200 to begin the project, the invoice shows the Vin & Engine numbers as original.
The customer lays the car up due to work commitments after its last mot (18-06-2003) before handing it over for a full body & mechanical restoration. A comprehensive A4 folder accompanies the car, detailing all the invoices from the restoration, detailing the body, engine, gearbox etc during its restoration.
It gets it 1st mot as the newly rebuilt car in white
1st mot 12-10-2011 - 45377 miles (on the newly rebuilt engine)
2nd mot 25-09-2012 - 45532 miles
3rd mot 05-11-2013 - 45810 miles
4th mot 02-07-2014 - 45820 miles
5th mot 11-08-2015 - 45883 miles
6th mot 20-12- 2016 - 45944 miles
Current mileage 45950 miles
The car went into storage (2017 due to ill health) The owner is now based abroad due to his failing health & can no longer access the car. The car when back to the restoration company for a recommission & service before our acquisition (2024)
As a Carrera homage it has the Correct Carrera style bumpers, Front panel, Speedster seats, bonnet straps, wheels spacers, fire extinguisher etc. It has a wonderful stance & presence. We're currently £300K plus for a full 356 restoration on your donor vehicle therefore making this car fantastic value & a great investment, not forgetting the 2 year wait once we have a slot!
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