• Year of manufacture 
    1960
  • Car type 
    Other
  • Lot number 
    287
  • Reference number 
    RK24_r0248
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Location
    United States
  • Exterior colour 
    Other

Description

  • Originally built by Porsche engineer Folker Rieflin for his father from an unused 356 A body-in-white (numbered 13019) and 356 B running gear, including a Super 90 engine
  • Road-registered by special single-car certificate as chassis number 1021; this number was the next in the sequence used by the 20 356 B Carrera GTL Abarth racing cars
  • Factory-finished in Heron Grey (Reihergrau 6007) over a Black leather interior with an extensive list of options including electric clock, dual armrests and headrests, two fog lamps, sun visor with mirror, trim strips, stone guards for headlamps, chromed wheels and horn ring, two Talbot exterior mirrors, and even Speedster script on the fenders!
  • Presently fitted with a factory replacement 1600 S engine numbered KD*P*706807
  • Equipped with desirable Reutter hardtop, as well as cabriolet soft top and rear luggage rack
  • Documented with Kardex copies for chassis numbers 1021 and 13019, as well as Porsche 356 Registry article
  • A truly one-of-a-kind 356 restoration project with a unique specification and intriguing history

Please note, although RM Sotheby’s is offering this lot with clear title, The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System retains branded records associated with this four-digit VIN, but RM Sotheby’s is unable to wholly confirm that the four-digit identities referenced are in fact the vehicle’s offered here at the Klein Collection. Interested bidders are requested to speak with a member of the RM Sotheby’s Administrative Department with any questions.

To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/auctions/rk24/.


RM Sotheby's
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Richmond
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United Kingdom
Contact Person Kontaktperson
Title 
Mr
First name 
Augustin
Last name 
Sabatie-Garat

Phone 
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