7/28/2014 Update: This Porsche has been sold.

From 6/27/2014:

This 1957 Porsche 356A sunroof coupe (chassis 101495) was owned within one family before landing with the seller two years ago, and was purchased new in Germany by the last owner’s Air Force captain great uncle. Completely restored over several years by the previous owner, the car was converted from factory 1600 Super spec into a mild Outlaw with 2180CC VW Type IV power and 944 disc brakes. Though no longer the original color and sold without its matching numbers drivetrain, sale does include both a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and over 1,300 photos of the refurbishment process. And these cars really fly with 2.2L power. It is now available in Washington, DC for $64,000.

​Originally silver metallic, the car looks good in a black respray over replica Rudge wheels. The seller notes a few minor finish flaws on the lower edges of the car’s doors, the driver’s side which will also benefit from an adjustment so as to fit more flush with the body. Deleted bumpers and need bats suit the Outlaw vibe well, and neatly integrate auxiliary driving lights up front. Restoration was finished in 2010, is said to have included a new floor pan and replacement or refurbishment of every nut and bolt.

​The seller estimates about 3,500 miles added since restoration, and during his two years with the car has done little besides add Speedster replica seats and the aforementioned Rudge replicas. The restored interior is described as mint, and its factory-correct red complements the black exterior very well. Gauges were rebuilt during restoration, and the Speedster style chairs are a nice upgrade over rather flat stock items, which is why this style was used on many factory Carreras and GTs.

​Nearly 2.2 liters is a lot of displacement for a Type IV motor, and with dual carbs it should be good for plenty of revs and a healthy powerband. Heater boxes were deleted, but 12 volt electrics are a good improvement over the factory six volt system. A new gas tank was custom fabricated as part of restoration, and though the sunroof isn’t currently operable the car is said to run strongly and pull hard.

​ 944 discs, hubs and master cylinder provide stopping power to match the increased power on offer, and documentation includes six binders of material including work shop manuals, restoration guides, and original bill of sale from July 1957. A small spares package features a set of replica Fuchs and miscellaneous seals and clips, and all Outlaw modifications are easily removed. More than a thousand restoration photos are featured in our Flickr album linked below.

Check out the additional photos here in the Flickr album and slideshow below.