This 1958 Porsche 356A (chassis 104312) is an older restoration/vintage race build dating back 25 years. Though now running a fresh 912 motor, sale includes the original, matching-numbers item as well. Also bundled in are VSCCA logbooks, and the seller says the car is race legal as-is despite what sounds like little history of recent use. It remains titled as well, and looks like it wouldn’t need much done in order to be used as a dual-purpose street/track machine. Find it here on eBay in West Chester, Pennsylvania with reserve not met.

This handsome blue is described as Azure, a 1954 Porsche factory color. Bodywork is all steel, and said to be free of damage as well. Restoration saw all rust cut out and repaired with new floors and longitudinals, and the seller says it remains free of corrosion today, thanks in part to a full POR-15 treatment underneath. All windows except for the windshield are Plexiglas, and similar weight savings are gained through the removal of all factory undercoating and soundproofing.

The interior features a new headliner and carpeted side panels, but floors are otherwise bare. A half cage has been fitted, but stock rear seats have been retained along with the front passenger item. Stock-ish looking door trim panels are fitted as well, though windows are raised and lowered with leather straps for additional weight reduction. A rather generic-looking race seat has been fitted for the driver, along with unspecified harnesses. Despite the seller’s assurances of race legality, the general vibe is that of a car that’s been off-track for some time, and as a result is likely to need quite a bit of safety equipment upgraded prior to successful scrutineering.

For example, the fuel cell was last replaced in 1995. Here’s the 912 motor, modified with a windage tray and other, unspecified changes. Last rebuilt in 1999, the fact that it has only 30 hours run time since adds further weight to the theory that this car hasn’t seen much competition use in recent years. What sounds like the original 356A transaxle was rebuilt in 1991, and now runs a close-ratio gearset. Also rebuilt in ’91, suspension runs Koni shocks, lowering springs, and a de-cambered rear setup with axle straps. Last rebuilt in 1998, brakes remain drums but with upgraded Carbotech linings, a 911 tandem master cylinder, and steel lines.

Here’s the claimed-original motor, stamped with serial number 70376. Said to have been running when removed, there’s no word on whether it still turns freely. Spares include an extra set of wheels, as well as the standard driver’s seat.

Provided it doesn’t need to much refreshing or safety equipment updating, this one could make an excellent weekend driver and occasional track toy. The matching-numbers motor is icing on the cake.