If you want a classic to drive, get the Sprite. If you want a classic as an investment, get this. It is a pre-A 356 and although it looks bad in the photos, there is actually a lot to work with here. The paint was stripped back in the sixties by the seller’s uncle and it has sat in the family barn ever since. Things will get very expensive before it is all said and done, but the end result will likely be worth six figures! Find in here on eBay in Canton, Michigan.

The original 1500 cc engine is still with the car and has oil in it. Unfortunately, it also doesn’t turn over. This is the 1500 so it did have more power than the base engine (82hp vs 50hp). That’s still not a ton of horsepower, but it was the upper displacement limit of the racing classes that Porsche was targeting. These cars were raced extensively and did quite well in their day. Like any small bore sports car, it just requires higher revs to keep things moving along on the street.

As would be expected with any unrestored 356, there is rust. It isn’t as bad as some projects we have seen though so perhaps the barn did its job. Since this one was built in 1955 it came with a bent windshield instead of the earlier two-piece design. The bent window was used on the 1954-1955 cars after which Porsche went with a flat pane. The glass is included but apparently has a crack. I suppose there are bigger things to worry about though. Like repairing the body and then reassembling the whole thing. The seller does mention that all the trim and interior are included with the car, but does not include any photos in the listing.

At least there is no need to bring a trailer as it is already included in the sale! Not that the included trailer will make this a bargain. From what I have read, only 100 Continentals were imported to the United States in 1955. Obviously, even fewer exist over here today so this could be the perfect project for a true Porschephile. Just be sure to do all your research and have your checkbook ready because this one is not going to be cheap.