Porsche 356 A 1500 GS Carrera

The history file contains a number of invoices which document the work carried out to #100830 by Maxted-Page, Christoph Tanner and Prill Porsche Classics – some of the most well-respected in the Porsche 356 world. The owner had a very keen eye for detail and there is correspondence charting his decision-making process during these works. Chassis #100830 wears numerous desirable 356 GT upgrades which include GT seats, bumpers, cooling ducts, oil cooler and side trims.

Once complete the owner wanted to use #100830 for regularity events with his family so reliability was paramount. With rallies in mind, sensible additions (all reversible should the next owner choose) were made which include; dash mounted Brantz rally meter, lap belts, Blaupunkt Essen radio with MP3, battery master switch, hand held fire extinguisher, Michelin XAS tyres and a complete overhaul of the heating system. The 356 proved both reliable and effective with the owner winning the 2017 edition of the Blue Train Challenge with his son.

In April / May 2021, the Carrera GS benefitted from a comprehensive service at Prill Porsche Classics and had the following work completed;

• Engine out service which included; adjusting the tappet clearances, removal of cam covers and cleaning of head faces, measuring the cam timing, new spark plugs, fan belt, oil & fuel filters.
• Gearbox inspection and ratio change with new syncro’s and needle rollers.
• Overhaul of the braking system including; lap shoes to drums (front & rear), new rear brake lines, adjusting brake shoes and bleeding the brakes.
• Torque hub nuts & re-pin
• Balance carburettors
• Check and adjust ignition timing
• Clutch adjustment

Along with a properly documented history file, UK registration Certificate (V5C) and Porsche Letter of Origin, this 356 is accompanied by the much sought-after booklet; ‘Porsche Carrera Guide for Engines Type 1500GS, 1600GS, 2000GS’, spare Rudge wheel, complete 356A Carrera tool kit and a miscellaneous spares kit.