For those following my column in the magazine this document was presented in the current issue (Vol. 46, No. 2) on page 65. It was provided by Chris Stavros and originally supplied by Marco Marinello. I have asked both Marco and the Porsche Archives if there are any others like this prior to the ones produced for the 356A in 1956, but so far no response. I would like some help translating this so I can put that in the next column. Feel free to correct what I have listed below. Here's what the internet and I came up with:
Options: 4/19/1951
Leather upholstery replacing cloth for seats and doors
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Removeable seat cushion in leather
1 Reclining seat
1 Jump seat
Nylon covers over both seats
Nylon velour (“Isolett”) covers over both seats
1 Removable headrest in vinyl
1 Removable headrest in leather
Velour carpet instead of Bouclé in interior for coupe
Card pocket in seat
1 Second sun visor installed
2 Luggage straps
Extra charge for chrome wheels, 5 pieces @ DM 60
Extra charge for steering wheel with signal ring
1 set – three pieces of fitted luggage
Special floor covering (carpet maybe?)
Custom paint
If you want to email me directly, it is: 356drb@gmail.com
Option list April 1951
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Re: Option list April 1951
Here is the tranlation
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Re: Option list April 1951
FWIW, the upgrade to leather seat and door upholstery was $100, and the three-piece luggage was $64 and change.
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Re: Option list April 1951
Not a factory options list but a dealers!
A corvette was $2900.00
An entry level Cadillac was $4300.00
A corvette was $2900.00
An entry level Cadillac was $4300.00
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Re: Option list April 1951
Very nice and it doesn't need translation! Can you scan it higher res. as a black & white document or line art? It is too small (and dark) to put in the magazine/website. You can email me at: 356drb@gmail.com
In the upcoming issue there will be additional factory listings from 1953 and 1954. I'll see if the four people who helped translate the 1951 version (translation in upcoming magazine also) will oblige again on these two (longer) lists. I'm also looking to publish images and translations of any other lists from this era.
In the upcoming issue there will be additional factory listings from 1953 and 1954. I'll see if the four people who helped translate the 1951 version (translation in upcoming magazine also) will oblige again on these two (longer) lists. I'm also looking to publish images and translations of any other lists from this era.
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Re: Option list April 1951
I will send it to your email address.
I have brightened it, let me know if it needs something else?
I have brightened it, let me know if it needs something else?
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Re: Option list April 1951
Not an option list but its from 1951.i believe its a sales contract or quote . found it inside what is thought to be the first version of the Porsche owners manual (undated) Note the two gauge dash compared to the more commonly known later undated 3 gauge dash manual ...
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Re: Option list April 1951
I can only think that they crated them - a la the 550`s#8 Post by Brett Johnson » Tue Aug 23, 2022 5:20 pm
Wonder how they delivered the ones without tires?
Many went to Australia sometimes without Wheels and tyres
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