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Thanks a lot for all the valueable observations you have provided.
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What is the knob for above the e-brake handle?

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#18 Post by George Kehler »

It is the hand pump for the windshield washer. Should have a K on the knob.
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#19 Post by Frank Hood »

Thanks George!

My 53 doesn't have windshield washers which explains why I don't have this knob.

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#20 Post by Alan Hall »

George, The windshield washer on a '53 should have an aluminum knob with no marking, the plastic "W" knob was a later pump, '54 or '55 "K" might have been VW aftermarket...I think James went into great detail on the knob and pump awhile back, you can probably search for his discussion.

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#21 Post by George Kehler »

Thanks Alan !! Sorry that I posted in error about the letter on the knob. Seems like almost every year these cars had subtle changes.
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#22 Post by paul vantol »

Shouldn't the Gooding Cab have at least one sun visor though????
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#23 Post by James Davies »

Good eye Paul. Yes, it should have two sun visors - the early hex type.

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#24 Post by James Davies »

Steve Harrison wrote: But my Kardex has the notation for optional equipment:

1 Satz Alu-Radzierscheiben

It’s the only option listed.
It’s a Continental, and if those are standard,...why listed?
You're right Steve, they were not standard, just common. I don't know what percentage of Continentals had them. But quite a few. Some Continentals also had the chrome wheels, another way Porsche dressed up the cars.

Still, many options are not listed in the Kardex documents, and with the pre-As, it's a crap-shoot as to which is or is not listed.

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#25 Post by Jules Dielen »

The fashion gray 53 1500s cab at gooding sold for 340k plus commission. It was beautiful. Sun visors were present. Very elegant car.

The barn find junk 55 speedster sold for 190k. Not much left of it and heavily modified.
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#26 Post by Alan Hall »

Does anyone know what the two '53 Cabs and the '53 Coupe at Sotheby's sold for?

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#27 Post by Bil Brown »

Sotheby`s 53 Pasha Cab $280K.........53 Pasha Coupe $224K........53 white Cab $257K.......80671 white Speeder $351K
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#28 Post by Steve Proctor »

Jules, was that Speedster as modified as this beauty at Barrett Jackson? For those of you panting, relax. It is sold... :(
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#29 Post by C J Murray »

Nice gaps!
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#30 Post by C J Murray »

Sorry officer, I never saw the little old lady trying to cross the street.
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