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Originally supplied on October 13th 1963 by Truman Motors in El Cajon, California, to Lawrence E. Finnin, this vehicle has a story as captivating as its design., In 1968, with just five years of driving under its belt, the car was parked in Finnin’s backyard after the engine was taken out to fix a minor oil leak, a task that astonishingly was never completed. For the next 40 years, this Porsche 356 sat undisturbed in his garage, a hidden gem awaiting rediscovery., That discovery came when leading Porsche specialist Skip Shirley of San Diego unearthed the car. What he found was a perfectly preserved specimen of Porsche engineering, with all its original panels, including matching stamped hood, trunk, and doors. This car had never been in an accident and remained completely rust free, a very rare and valuable find., Shirley undertook an exacting restoration, staying true to the car’s originality at every turn. , The original engine and transmission were rebuilt, with the engine upgraded internally to 'Super Spec' so taking it from 60 BHP to 75 BHP. , The results of this painstaking restoration are nothing short of spectacular. This Porsche 356B has been a star on the concours circuit in the States, scoring an incredible 298.1 out of 300 points at the 56th Porsche Parade in 2011 organised by the Porsche Club of America (PCA), where it won the prestigious Gmund Achievement Award—the highest score of any car in the competition , Since its restoration, only 528 miles have been added to the odometer. In 2013 upon arrival at Canepa, the car was fully sorted mechanically, aligned, and corner-weighted to ensure it drives as beautifully as it looks. It was then acquired on the 27th of September 2013 by a UK collector where it has remained unused but fully maintained in a hugely desirable collection., Upon acquiring this spectacular 356 we sent it straight down to our friends and world-renowned Marque Specialist Maxted-Page Limited who carried out a full recommission service., Matching Numbers Example , Prepared To Concours Standards, We Believe This is The best Example Available Today. Left-hand drive, £149,950

The Porsche 356 is a lightweight and nimble-handling rear-engine rear-wheel drive 2-door sports car that was produced from 1948 to 1965.