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The following 35 items were sold on Live Auction Ebay by AutoTechnikAuktion, Germany. |
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4/26/08: This "Sterling Silver 356-A Porsche Model" sold on Ebay for $20,324.00US! Yes, that's Twenty Thousand.......................Dollars US! Reportedly, this 35mm long Silver model was presented by Ferry Porsche to Herbert Linge for the 1963 GT Championship. Can't get anything cooler than this! (M&M N/A). |
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4/26/08: This "Porsche 42 Targa Florio Poster" sold on Ebay for $2,658.00US! This may be one of the most beautiful posters ever published by Porsche during the 356 era. (M&M N/A). |
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4/26/08: This "40 cm Ceramic Porsche 356-C" made by a former Porsche employee sold on Ebay for $1,094.00US! There are several ceramic versions of 356 Porsches by various makers, many have become highly collectable. (M&M N/A). |
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4/26/08: This "1961 Porsche Lenkrad Poster" sold on Ebay for $1,485.00US! It was designed by Eric Strenger who also designed many of the 356 Porsche sales brochures. The image features a 356 Porsche steering wheel. (M&M N/A). |
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4/26/08: This "Porsche Advertising Article-Gas Lighter" from the mid-1950's sold on Ebay for $235.00US! This item came up for discussion on the 356 Registry Email List. So here's a good idea of what it is worth! (M&M N/A). |
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4/26/08: This "1962 356-B Diagrams Brochure" sold on Ebay for $109.00US! There are many different versions of this brochure with different printing dates and slightly different colors on the cover. It is a commonly available brochure for the 356-B T-6. (M&M 215). |
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4/25/08: This "Carrera 1500 GS Owner's Manual Supplement" sold on Ebay for $766.00US! This is one of the highest prices I have ever seen for this owner's manual supplement for the 4-cam Carrera 1500 GS. However, anything 356 Carrera is hot! (M&M N/A). |
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4/25/08: This "1955 Porsche 550 1500 RS Spyder Owner's Manual" sold on Ebay for $3,596.00US! That's correct: THREE GRAND+++! There are a number of Repro/Fakes in curculation these days. Take a good look a the correct color in this image! (M&M N/A). |
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4/25/08: This "356-B T-5 Postcard Folder" with detatchable postcards sold on Ebay for $203.00US! It was published in the USA by George Mench Photography and Publishing Company of Bloomfield, Connecticut, and not by Porsche. (M&M 209). |
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4/25/08: This "Carrera 2" Brochure" sold on Ebay for $235.00US. There are 2 versions of this brochure, one for the 356-B T-6 Carrera 2, & one for the 356-C Carrera 2. Both are very collectable and are increasing rapidly in value. (M&M 233). |
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4/25/08: This "Sebring 1957 Poster" sold on Ebay for $1407.00US! 356 era posters are highly collectible and many bring over $1,000.00 in decent condition. This one is one of the most colorful posters by Porsche (M&M N/A). |
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4/25/08: This "Porsche 5-piece Postcard Set" sold on Ebay for the amazing price of $438.00US! The postcards all have images of 356 Porsches. (M&M N/A). |
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4/25/08: These two "356 Carrera 1500 & 1600 GS Owner's Manuals" were sold on Ebay for $704.00US! The 1500 GS manual is dated in 1956, and the 1600 GS manual is dated 1958. Both manuals are very rare and collectable. (M&M N/A). |
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4/25/08: This "356 Porsche/Black VW Brochure" sold on Ebay for $156.00US! This brochure was published in 1962 for the 356-B T-6. It is one of the nicest slick paper brochures published by Porsche in the 356 era. It has a round hole in the cover which shows a red 356-B with a black VW behind it. Highly collectable! (M&M 214). |
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4/25/08: This "Rainbow Convertible D Brochure" sold on Ebay for $172.00US! There are two versions of this brochure, one that lists "Convertible" on the inside, and the other mentions "Convertible D". (M&M 147). |
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4/25/08: This "Porsche 917 Race Car Brochure" sold on Ebay for $1,173.00US! It appeared to be "authentic" unlike many that have been sold on Ebay recently. If you're in the market to buy one of these brochures, BE CAREFUL! There are a lot of FAKES out ther and they are hard to tell from originals! (M&M N/A). |
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4/25/08: This "1909 to 1959 Fifty Years Poster" sold on Ebay for $1,094.00US! The poster celebrates Porsche's 50 year in the auto business. Poster shows the front of a 356-A Coupe on the lower left. (M&M N/A). |
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4/25/08: This "1955 Technical Data Folder" sold for $125.00US on Ebay. There are several versions of this 4 page folder which shows technical specifications for the 1955 models. |
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4/25/08: This "Mid-50's Ulmer Ceramic Ashtray Set" sold on Ebay for $1,251.00US! The set consists of an ashtray, a cigarette box and a cigarette lighter. The ashtray has line drawings of a 356 and a Spyder. All of the Ulmer Ceramic items of the 356 era are highly collectable (M&M N/A). |
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4/25/08: This "Ulmer Ceramic Porsche Diesel Ashtray" sold on Ebay for a surprising $469.00US! Similar in appearance to the Porsche 356 versions, all the Porsche-Ulmer ceramic advertising items are highly collectable, and increasing rapidly in price. (M&M N/A) |
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4/25/08: This "Ulmer Porsche Spyder Cermic Plate" sold on Ebay for $516.00US! This one is part of a set of four which were offered as advertising items in the mid-1950's. They are nice items and are hard to find. Prices are rising on all Porsche-Ulmer ceramic items. (M&M N/A). |
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4/25/08: This "904 Carrera GTS Driver's Manual", German language version, sold on Ebay for $797.00US, considerably more than one sold for several months ago. The high prices for these manuals is due to the fact that there just aren't very many of these around! There aren't many of these cars around either! (M&M N/A). |
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4/25/08: This "Mixed Lot of 356 Porsche Color Charts & Price Lists" sold on Ebay for $438.00US! That works out to $49 per item, actually about right on if the items were valued individually. (M&M Various). |
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4/25/08: This "356-A Owner's Manual in German" sold on Eby for $438.00US! Owner's manuals are in great demand. When a guy buys a 356 Porsche, he just has to have everything that came with it! As a result, surprise, the prices have been going UP! (M&M N/A). |
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4/25/08: This "Pre-A Photo Card" sold on Ebay for the HUGE price of $313.00US! It is not clear if this is an individual post card, or one that was part of a set. In any case, the price for this individual card showing a split-window Pre-A Cabriolet is amazing! (M&M N/A). |
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4/25/08: This "Type 597 Military Vehicle Owner's Manual" sold on Ebay for $1,720.00US! This has to be a pretty rare manual. There are several versions of a sales folder for this vehicle in English, French and German. (M&M N/A). |
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4/25/08: This "Porsche 1962 World Championship Poster" sold on Ebay for $1,407.00US! Another great poster featuring a racing 356 Porsche and lots of color. No wonder it brought a high price! (M&M N/A). |
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4/25/08: This "Silver Christophorus Calendar Coin Set" sold on Ebay for $2,189.00US! These highly collectable Calendar Coin Sets were given by the factory to special people who contributed in some important way to Porsche. This set is sterling silver. There is a gold plated set and reportedly, an 18 carat gold set. The coins start with 1962 and end with 1973. (M&M N/A). |
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4/25/08: This "Blue Circle of Coupes Pre-A Brochure" sold on Ebay for $100.00US! This is a fairly common early brochure published in 1954. There is another version of this brochure with a green cover. The contents of both are essentially the same. These brochures in nice condition are bringing increasingly higher prices. (M&M 65). |
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4/25/08: This 356-B Brochure "Driving in its Purest Form" sold on Ebay for $156.00US! This price is quite high for this brochure. This is not the easiest 356-B brochure to find so expect it's price to climb as it has to this price. (M&M 239). |
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4/25/08: This "Porsche of the Welt Poster" sold on Ebay for $907.00! If you own a red 356 B or C coupe, you'd appreciate having this item on your wall. Posters of the 356 era are highly collectable arnd are in great demand. (M&M N/A). |
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4/25/08: This premium slick-covered all color "Racy Elegence" brochure sold on Ebay for the strong price of $188.00US! There are two versions of this highly collectable 356-A brochure, one includes the Speedster and the other includes the Convertible D! This one included the Speedster. (M&M 131). |
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4/25/08: The "Porsche 904 Carrera GTS" was designed strictly as a race car. Only several hundred of these cars were produced, so it is surprising that this nice a brochure was printed. It is a very rare and difficult brochure to find which sold on Ebay for $406.00US! (M&M 295). |
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4/25/08: This "1964 356-C Tests Brochure" in the German language sold Ebay for the amazing price of $344.00US! You don't see many of these brochures which accounts for the price. There is also an English version of this brochure with the red on the cover replaced with green. (M&M 307). |
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4/25/08: This "356-B Carrera 2000 GS Date Sheet" surprisingly sold on Ebay for $188.00US! This item is a Single Sheet, printed on only one side with technical specifications for the B Carrera 2000 GS. (M&M N/A). |
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END of Live Auction Ebay by AutoTechnikAuktion, Germany. |
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4/25/08: This "356-A Factory Workshop Manual" sold on Ebay for $390.00US! This is one of the highest prices I've seen paid for this manual. It looked to be in excellent condtion. The manual covers all 356-A 1956 to 1958. Changes in 1959 are covered in a supplement. (M&M N/A). |
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4/10/08: This is the rare "Carrera 57 Brochure", one of the most striking and collectable brochures published by Porsche during the entire 356 Porsche era. It sold on Ebay for $428.00US. This is a low price in the range of recent sales. See previous Sales below. (M&M 127). |
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4/6/08: This "356-B Factory Workshop Manual" sold on Ebay for $321.00US! This is a good price for this manual. It appeared to be in excellent condition. 356 Porsche Factory Workshop Manuals are in high demand resulting in the escalating prices. (M&M N/A). |
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4/5/08: This "Green & Yellow 356-C Brochure" sold on Ebay for $239.00US, a relatively high price for this brochure. This is a very collectable brochure, possibly the nicest 356-C brochure put out by Porsche for the first 356 equiped with disc brakes. (M&M 273). |
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4/3/08: This "1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Price List" sold on Ebay for $191.00US! Price lists are increasingly of interest to car owners and collectors, hence even though there isn't much to them, they are becoming highly collectable. They do have interesting information about what 356's sold for back then. (M&M N/A). |
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4/3/08: This nice "Carrera 2" Brochure" sold on Ebay for $199.00US, a relatively low price. There are 2 versions of this brochure, one for the 356-B T-6 Carrera 2, & one for the 356-C Carrera 2. Both are very collectable and are increasing rapidly in value. (M&M 233). |
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4/3/08: This "Early 1960's Factory Postcard Set" sold on Ebay for $224.00US! It consists of a set of postcards on which are images of factory posters of the time. You don't see this postcard set come up for auction very often. (M&M N/A). |
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4/3/08: The "Porsche 904 Carrera GTS" was designed strictly as a race car. Only several hundred of these cars were produced, so it is surprising that this nice a brochure was printed. It is a very rare and difficult brochure to find which sold on Ebay for the relatively low $329.00US! (M&M 295). |
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4/3/08: This "Porsche 904 GTS Carrera Owner's Manual" sold on Ebay for $630.00US! This particular speciman did not appear to be in particularly good condition, and is in the German language. There are other versions of this manual with a red/black graphic cover. (M&M N/A). |
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4/3/08: This factory "Service Locations Booklet" sold on Ebay for $300.00US! It lists the names & addresses of Porsche dealers throughout Europe and the USA. It totals 187 pages and covers 356, 356-A and 356-B Porsches. (M&M N/A). |
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4/3/08: This "1954 Blue Circle of Coups Brochure" sold on Ebay for $212.00US! This is the highest price I've seen this brochure sell for. Early 356 Porsche brochures are generally more scarace than later brochures, in part accounting for the rising prices. (M&M 65). |
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3/30/08: This is the rare "Carrera 57 Brochure", one of the most striking and collectable brochures published by Porsche during the entire 356 Porsche era. It sold on Ebay for $676.00US! This is a fairly high price, in the range of recent prices paid. (M&M 127). |
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3/29/08: This "1952 356 Porsche Pre-A Owner's Manual" sold on Ebay for $380.00US! From the looks of the cover, the manual was not in particularly good condition. These early manuals due bring a high price, primarily because not many manuals or cars of this year were made. (M&M N/A). |
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3/27/08: This 3 3/4 inch x 6 inch, undated 24 page "356-A Sales Brochure" is believed to have been published in 1956 and sold on Ebay for $431.00US! On a page of technical data, reference is made to 356-A's, 356-A 1500 GS Carreras, and the 550 1500 RS Spyders. (M&M 109). |
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3/27/08: This "1955 356 Porsche Pre-A Price List" sold on Ebay for $125.00US! These early price lists, and all price lists in general, are not as common as sales brochures and are relatively hard to find. Hence the big price for a tiny item. Highly collectable! (M&M 304). |
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3/27/08: This "356-B Roadster Top Manual Supplement" sold on Ebay for $275.00US! It is increasing rapidly in value because of the high demand and increasing prices for 356-B Roadsters, and was published as a supplement to the 356-B Owner's Manual. (M&M N/A). |
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3/19/08: This "1964 356-C Accessory Price List" sold on Ebay for $110.00US! This booklet lists all of the factory accessories offered by the factory at the time together with prices. Its very interesting to see what all in the way of accessories was offered back then! (M&M N/A). |
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3/19/08: This "Reutter Body Maintenance Manual" sold on Ebay for $154.00US! Reutter was one of the "body" manufacturers for Porsche and published this manual on the car and maintenance of car bodies, i.e. paint, etc. Nice item. (M&M N/A). |
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3/13/08: This "356 B/C Factory Workshop Manual" sold on Ebay for $482.00US! It appeared to be in pretty good condition and was the English language version. This manual covers all 356 B's and C's and includes the B-T5 manual plus all supplements for the B-T6 and C. A later factory reprint has a different cover. (M&M N/A). |
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3/12/08: This "1960 356-B Factory Accessories Catalog" sold on Ebay for $150.00US! It contains a listing with part numbers and pictures of all the accessory items offered by the Porsche factory when the car was initially ordered. There are a number versions of this item with different print dates. (M&M 172). |
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3/9/08: This "Ulmer Ceramic Dish/Ashtray"offered by Porsche in the mid-50's sold on Ebay for $308.00US. These Ulmer ceramic items show up in booklets showing Porsche advertising articles which were offered for sale thru dealers and the factory. They are very collectable! (M&M N/A). |
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3/9/08: This "356-B 1600 GS/GT Owner's Manual Supplement" sold on Ebay for $449.00US! This owner's manual supplement covers only the B 1600 Carrera 4-cam engine, not the rest of the car. The factory didn't produce many Carrera 4-cam cars and they didn't print many of these supplements, hence the high and increasing prices! |
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3/1/08: This "Porsche 1500 Carrera Guide" in the German language sold on Ebay for $338.00US! As rare and hard to find as these are, it's surprising the price wasn't higher. The manual shown here is the English version. They only cover the Carrera engines. (M&M N/A). |
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3/1/08: This "356-A Factory Workshop Manual" sold on Ebay for $546.00US! This is one of the highest prices I've seen paid for this manual. It looked to be in excellent condtion. The manual covers all 356-A 1956 to 1958. Changes in 1959 are covered in a supplement. (M&M N/A). |
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3/1/08: This "356-A Factory Workshop Manual Supplement" sold on Ebay for $407.00US! Again, one of the highest prices I've seen for this manual. The supplement covers changes for 356-A's for 1959. (M&M N/A). |
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3/1/08: This "356-B Factory Workshop Manual" sold on Ebay for $372.00US! This is a high price for this manual. It appeared to be in excellent condition. 356 Porsche Factory Workshop Manuals are in high demand resulting in the escalating prices. (M&M N/A). |
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2/24/08: This "Porsche 917 Race Car" brochure sold on Ebay for $539.00US! It was advertised as "authentic", unlike many that have been sold on Ebay recently. If you're in the market to buy one of these brochures, BE CAREFUL. There are a lot of FAKES out there and they are hard to tell from originals! (M&M N/A). |
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2/23/08: This "1962 Christophorus Calendar Coin" sold on Ebay for $564.00US! The 1962 coin is the first in a series that continues to this day that came with the Christophorus Calendars published by Porsche since the early 1950's. They are becoming very collectable and prices continue to escalate. (M&M N/A). |
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2/18/08: This nice early "356-A Factory Workshop Manual" sold on Ebay for $311.00US! The early version of the manual has a maroon cloth cover, as shown, and the later version has a red, blue & white tool graphic on the cover. Early manuals came with inside pages of rough lower quality paper or slick high quality paper. (M&M N/A). |
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2/11/08: This premium slick-covered all color "Racy Elegence" brochure sold on Ebay for the strong price of $260.00US! There are two versions of this highly collectable 356-A brochure, one includes the Speedster and the other includes the Convertible D! This one included the Speedster. (M&M 131). |
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2/8/08: The sale price for this "Blue Speedster Brochure" on Ebay was $220.00US! This is a relatively low price for this highly collectable Speedster brochure, which has sold in the past on Ebay for in excess of $1,200.00. (M&M 75). |
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2/8/08: This "356-B Factory Workshop Manual & Supplement Set" sold on Ebay for $242.00US! This was a relatively low price for this set that was described as in excellent condition. Factory workshop manuals are popular with 356 owners & collectors. (M&M N/A). |
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2/6/08: This "1955 356 Pre-A Factory Parts Book" sold on Ebay for $363.00US! This is a significant step down from the prior sale of the same manual. Original 1955 parts books are quite rare and hard to find as most that are in circulation are later reprints put out by parts house Stoddard. Finding an original factory version is difficult. (M&M N/A). |
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2/4/08: The "Porsche 904 Carrera GTS" was designed strictly as a race car. Only several hundred of these cars were produced, so it is surprising that this nice a brochure was printed. It is a very rare and difficult brochure to find which sold on Ebay for the relatively low $341.00US! (M&M 295). |
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2/4/08: This "356-C Sales Bochure" from 1963 sold on Ebay for $108.00US, This is about the going price for this 356-C brochure which would be a nice addition to any collection. This particular one was a German language version. (M&M 251). |
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2/4/08: This "Green & Yellow 356-C Brochure" sold on Ebay for $111.00US, a good price for this nice brochure compared to prior sales This is a very collectable brochure, possibly the nicest 356-C brochure published by Porsche. Pick one up if you see it in this price range! This one was a German language version. (M&M 273). |
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2/4/08: This common "Red 356-B Coupe Brochure" sold on Ebay for $103.00US! This is the highest price I have seen for this fairly common brochure of which there are two versions and many print dates. It's a very nice brochure, there were just a lot of them printed. (M&M 163). |
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2/3/08: This non-Porsche "Mobil Oil Brochure from 1955" sold on Ebay for $367.00US! The brochure totals 4 pages, is in German, and shows an early Pre-A Porsche Cabriolet on the cover. Quite a price for an early non-Porsche brochure! (M&M N/A). |
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1/30/08: This "1955 356 Pre-A Factory Parts Book" sold on Ebay for $666.00US! This is the highest price I have ever seen for this parts book! They are quite rare and hard to find as most of what are in circulation now are later reprints put out by Stoddard. Finding an original factory version is difficult, hence the high price (M&M N/A). |
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1/29/08: This "356-A Owner's Manual Factory Reprint" sold on Ebay for $150.00US! Normally I don't include reprints/repros in this listing but this is the 1964 factory reprint of the September 1957 edition of the 356-A Owner's Manual. (M&M N/A). |
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1/27/08: This "Reutter History Book 1906 - 1956" sold on Ebay for $206.00US! Reutter was a body builder for Porsche and this book, published in 1956, details the history of the company with many pictures of Porsches in various stages of production. A very nice old book about 356 Porsches for the avid collector! (M&M N/A). |
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1/26/08: This "Factory Spyder Owner's Manual" sold on Ebay for $871.00US! This manual has been reproduced more than once, and some of the reproductions are hard to tell from originals. And some of these repros are old enough to have yellowed pages, making them easy to mistake for originals. (M&M N/A). |
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1/21/08: This premium slick-covered all color "Racy Elegence" brochure sold on Ebay for the strong price of $231.00US! There are two versions of this highly collectable 356-A brochure, one includes the Speedster and the other includes the Convertible D! This one included the Speedster. (M&M 131). |
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1/21/08: This is the rare "Carrera 57 Brochure", one of the most striking and collectable brochures published by Porsche during the entire 356 Porsche era. It sold on Ebay for $270.00US. This is a fairly low price, probably due to poor condition, it clearly had been folded. (M&M 127). |
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1/20/08: This "1958 Christophorus Calendar" published by Porsche sold on Ebay for $462.00US! This is the highest price I have seen for this year Christo calendar. The first one was published for 1956. They continue to be published each year and early versions have become very collectable. (M&M N/A). |
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1/20/08: This "1960 Christophorus Calendar" sold on Ebay for the very high price of $335.00US! Again, this is the highest price I have seen paid for a 1960 Christo calendar. (M&M N/A). |
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1/19/08: This "356-A Factory Workshop Manual Supplements Set" sold on Ebay for $295.00US! This is an early version of the factory supplements to the 356-A workshop manual covering the changes for 1959 and the new Convertible D. A later version of this manual was printed with a blue tool-graphics on the cover. (M&M N/A). |
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1/17/08: This "1958 LeMans Porsche Factory Poster" sold on Ebay for $329.00US! According to the Seller the poster was in fair to good condition, was framed, and was mounted on posterboard. Factory posters, particularly from the 50's & 60's are very collectable, and bring high prices from collectors at auction. (M&M N/A). |
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1/13/07: This "Vasek Polak Ceramic Ashtray" sold on Ebay for $203.00US! Vasek Polak was a Porsche dealer in Hermosa Beach, California, which no longer exists, but has a history and lore that make items associated with it highly collectable. (M&M N/A). |
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1/13/08: This early "356 Pre-A multi-page Color Brochure" sold on Ebay for $249.00US. This brochure has been reproduced, but it still sells for a good price. A nice early Pre-A brochure. (M&M 23). |
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1/13/08: This early "Christophorus Magazine folder" sold on Ebay for $204.00US! This is quite amazing, a paper folder for a magazine brings this kind of price? What next? No accounting for collectors! It's not even Friday the 13th or April fool's day! (M&M N/A). |
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1/13/08: This "Single Sheet Flyer" for the Porsche 550 Spyder sold on Ebay for $305.00US! The Spyder brochure is in high demand and usually brings a high price. This brochure was not in particularly good shape, with fold lines and wear marks. (M&M 62). |
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1/03/08: This "356-C Factory Owner's Manual" sold on Ebay for $153.00US! In looking at the auction pictures carefully, this manual has the clear spiral binding, and is probably a recent factory reprint. These reprint 356-C manuals can be ordered from you local dealer for around $80.00. (M&M N/A). |
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1/01/08: This June 54 "356 Pre-A Owner's Manual sold" on Ebay for $395.00US! Despite the fact that many reproductions of this manual are appearing for sale on Ebay, these original 356 Pre-A owner's manuals are in demand and are bringing high prices. (M&M N/A). |
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1/01/07: This "356-B 1600 GS/GT Owner's Manual Supplement" sold on Ebay for $127.00US! This manual is a supplement for the regular 356-B Owner's Manual for cars with the 1600 4-cam motor. These are scarce, hard to find, and expensive when you find one! (M&M N/A). |
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12/23/07: This "Gmund Brochure" sold on Ebay for the high price of $5,184.00US! A little more than the last one that sold 8/29/07. A very good price for the Seller! These very early brochures are not getting any cheaper, and this one is one of the most collectable! (M&M 11). |
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12/16/07: This "Ulmer Ceramic Do-dad Box" recently sold on Ebay for $420.00US! These ceramic items including plates were sold as advertising articles in the middle-50's. Scroll down to see more of these Ulmer items that sold previously. This box celebrates racing victories for Porsche. (M&M N/A). |
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12/13/07: This "356 B/C Factory Workshop Manual" sold on Ebay for $735.00US! It was described as a rare French language version. Later Porsche factory workshop manuals can be found in English, French, German and Italian. There may be other versions. (M&M N/A). |
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12/10/07: This "Fifty Years Poster" which shows a 356-A Porsche and the dates 1909-1959, sold on Ebay for $700.00US! Original early Porsche posters sell for big bucks......but watch out for the repros! Many of the early Porsche posters have been reproduced, so know what you're buying! (M&M N/A). |
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12/10/07: This the rare "Carrera 57 Brochure", one of the most striking and collectable brochures published by Porsche during the entire 356 Porsche era. It sold on Ebay for $409.00US. This is about the going price in this market! (M&M 127). |
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12/9/07: "Driving in its Finest Form" is a small 3 3/4" x 6" undated 24 page booklet and it is believed to have been published in 1956. It makes reference to 356-A's, 356-A 1500 GS Carreras, and 550 1500 RS Spyders. It sold on Ebay for $220.00US. (M&M 102). |
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12/10/07: This "356 Porsche Speester Black & White Folder" sold on Ebay for $630.00US! This is an unreal price for this fairly easy to find folder. This is also one folder that has been reproduced. A very nice reproduction is currently in circulation. Go figure! (M&M 73). |
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All of the above German Christophorus Magazines sold on Ebay on 12/9/07!
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12/6/07: This "1955 Porsche Mille Miglia Poster" sold on Ebay for $1,207.00US! This is a very collectable poster and is in high demand bringing higher prices each time it comes up for auction. (M&M N/A). |
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12/4/07: This "356-B Carrera 2 Owner's Manual" sold on Ebay for $108.00US! It was advertised as "No Reprint". Aside from the word of the Seller, it is hard to tell in an Ebay auction whether a manual like this is an original or a reprint. Too many recent reprints are sold on Ebay auctions as originals. (M&M N/A). |
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12/4/07: This is one of the highest prices at $702.00US! that I have seen for a "1951 Porsche Factory Owner's Manual". These very early manuals are hard to find, and this one was advertised as "No Reprint!" I hope not! But beware, there are lots of recent reprints being sold on Ebay as originals. (M&M N/A). |
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12/3/07: The sale price for this "Blue Speedster Brochure" on Ebay was for $156.00US, considerably less than the $1,261.00US that it sold for a few months ago. This brochure not in top condition and had a dealer stamp on the cover. (M&M 75). |
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12/1/07: This is an early "356-A Accessories Brochure" that shows factory accessories for 356-A's. It sold on Ebay for $403.00US! This is the second sale within two weeks. The brochure has pictues & descriptions, with a separate price list. Accessoreies are described in English, French, & German. (M&M 88). |
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11/29/07: This early 1950's "Split Window Folder" sold on Ebay for $120.00US! The folder was published by Competition Motors, the California Porsche Distributor sometime in 1951 or 1952, and shows a split-window coupe on the cover. (M&M 300). |
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11/28/07: This "Real Double-Barrelled Deal" folder which explains the factory's Tourist Delivery Program for 1955, sold for $168.00US on Ebay. These small hard to find folders are getting more and more expensive at auction! (M&M 85). |
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11/28/07: This "904 Carrera GTS Driver's Manual" sold on Ebay for $473.00US, considerably less than one sold for several months ago. The reason for the high prices for these manuals is there just aren't very many of these around! There aren't many of these cars around either! (M&M N/A). |
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11/17/07: This is an early "356-A Accessories Brochure" that shows factory accessories available for 356-A's. There are pictures and descriptions, but no prices, and items are described in English, French, & German. Sold on Ebay for $259.00US, down significantly from a similar item which sold several months ago. (M&M 88). |
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11/27/07: This "550 Spyder Single Sheet Flyer" sold on Ebay for $330.00US. The Spyder brochure is in high demand and usually brings high prices. It is one of four single sheet flyers published in 1955 for the Coupe, Cabriolet, Speedster and Spyder. They make a very nice set! (M&M 62). |
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11/27/07: This "1963 Advertising Items Brochure" sold on Ebay for $206.00US! Porsche published brochures like this from time to time to show advertising items that were available to dealers, including ash trays, lighters, pen sets, toy cars, key fobs and the like. Not many of these were printed so they are hard to find. (M&M N/A). |
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11/26/07: This rare "#1 Christophorus Magazine" German language version, sold on Ebay for $3,944.00US! This magazine continues to sell for high prices due to high demand. (M&M N/A). |
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11/26/07: This "356-C "Porsche Script" Brochure" sold on Ebay for $150.00US! This fairly uncommon 356-C brochure is fairly hard to find compared to other 356-C brochures. Price is slightly less than one sold about two weeks ago. (M&M 311). |
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11/25/07: This "356-B Factory Workshop Manual in German" sold on Ebay for $931.00US! This is the highest price I've seen for a "B" workshop manual in any language. From appearance it was in very nice condition. (M&M N/A). |
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11/24/07: This book "The First Decade 1949-1959" by Walter Spielberger sold on Ebay for $486.00US! It has been around for a long time, and is well known to literature collectors. It is a very nice addition to any collection and contains lots of great historical information. Looks just like book sold on 11/10/07 for $176.00US! (M&M N/A). |
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11/21/07: This "356-C Sales Bochure" from 1963 sold on Ebay for $247.00US, This is a very high price for a very nice 356 brochure, reflecting the continuing upward trend in sale prices for 356 Porsche sales and technical literature. (M&M 251). |
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11/18/07: This "1955 Mille Miglia Porsche Poster" sold on Ebay for $760.00US! Porsche factory posters published in the 1950's mostly about their racing victories are highly collectable, and they bring amazing prices. This is a nice example of an early Porsche racing poster. (M&M N/A). |
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11/14/07: This "Porsche 356-C Owner's Manual" sold on Ebay for $151.00US! These owner's manuals are increasing in price. Beware of recent reproductions which are being sold on Ebay as originals! If they look TOO NICE, they're probably repros! (M&M N/A). |
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11/10/07: The Mega-Eye-Popper of the auction was a "Porsche 910 Manufacturer's Certificate for a Porsche Type 910" from 1968 which sold for $29,300.00US! Not sure exactly what this item is, but here is a quote from the auction: ".......probably the only existing copy world wide!" TWENTY NINE GRAND PLUS.......!!!!! (M&M N/A). |
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11/10/07: This item is also an Eye-Popper! It is a framed copy of an "Autographed 1950/51 (1st) Factory New Years Card" which sold on Ebay for $7,332.00US! It is signed by F. Porsche. (M&M N/A). |
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11/10/07: This "Beutler Brochure" is unusual in that it is for a car that is mostly Porsche 356, except for the exterior body. The pictures inside clearly show its Porsche roots. The car was built in Then, Switzerland by Beutler which at the time had a long association with Porsche. Sold for $660.00US! (M&M 181). |
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11/10/07: This the rare "Carrera 57 Brochure", one of the most striking and collectable brochures published by Porsche during the entire 356 Porsche era. It sold on Ebay for $381.00US, a good price for the Buyer in this market! (M&M 127). |
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11/10/07: Here's another Eye-Popper! A partial set of "Porsche 356-A Color/Fabric/Leather Sample Cards", which sold on Ebay for $733.00US! Indeed....these are rare.....but a partial set for this price? Go figure! (M&M N/A). |
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11/10/07: The sale price for this "Blue Speedster Brochure" on Ebay was $352.00US, considerably less than the $1,261.00US that it sold for a few months ago. For Speedster owners this is the ONE to get to go with your car! (M&M 75). |
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11/10/07: Here's an Eye-Popper! This "1953 Erfolge" (listing of Porsche racing victories), sold on Ebay for the Eye-Popping price of $1,393.00US! These racing victory brochures are HOT! Prices are going through the roof! (M&M N/A). |
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11/10/07: This "Strenger Set of Posters" of early Porsches sold on Ebay for $572.00US! This was a very strong price for this collectable set of 18 prints published by Porsche in 1963. It is not shown in the M&M book. |
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11/10/07: This "356-A Sales Brochure" from 1959 includes the Convertible D. A similar brochure with an orange cover shows the Speedster. This brochure sold on Ebay for the amazing price of $513.00US! (M&M 159). |
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11/10/07: The "Luggage Brochure" was published in 1956, and shows the special luggage available as accessories for 356-A Porsches. It sold on Ebay for $293.00US! This early 356-A accessory brochure is highly collectable especially for 356-A owners. (M&M 303). |
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11/10/07: This nice "Carrera 2" brochure sold on Ebay for $323.00US. There are 2 versions of this brochure, one for the 356-B T-6 Carrera 2, & one for the 356-C Carrera 2. Both are highly collectable and are increasing rapidly in value. (M&M 233). |
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11/10/07: This "1958 Tourist Delivery Brochure" sold on Ebay for $440.00US! This is a tough item to find and the price reflects this. The brochure gives information about taking delivery of a new 356 Porsche at the factory. (M&M N/A). |
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11/10/07: This early "Porsche 356 Pre-A Brochure", one of the earliest Porsche sales brochures, sold on Ebay for $484.00US. Known as M&M 11, it is highly collectable and hard to find in really nice condition. It drew 26 bids from collectors from around the world. |
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11/10/07: This "356-C "Porsche Script" Brochure" sold on Ebay for $205.00US! This fairly uncommon 356-C brochure is fairly hard to find compared to other 356-C brochures, and is quickly increasing in price. (M&M 311). |
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11/10/07: This small "5.25" x 6.5" Folder with the 550 Spyder on the Cover" from the early 60's sold for $411.00US on Ebay. It is a very difficult 356 Porsche brochure to find. Inside are specs on Coupes, Cabriolets, Hardtops, & Roadsters. One sold some weeks ago for $540.00. (M&M N/A). |
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11/10/07: While not exactly a sales brochure, this "1954 Porsche Factory New Year's Card" sold on Ebay for $411.00US! This item is more of an ephemera item but because it is "early" Porsche, it is highly collectable and will bring a high price. (M&M N/A). |
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11/10/07: This "Small Canadian Sales Folder" was published by Volkswagen Canada in 1958 and sold on Ebay for $367.00US! You won't see many of these, but one just like this one sold several weeks ago for $670.00US. (M&M 306). |
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11/10/07: This "Porsche 904 Driver's Manual" sold on Ebay for $807.00US! Any literature item for these early Porsche race cars is in high demand and will bring high prices. (M&M N/A). |
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11/10/07: This "Green & Yellow 356-C Brochure" sold on Ebay for $125.00US, a good price for this nice brochure compared to prior sales This is a very collectable brochure, possibly the nicest 356-C brochure published by Porsche. (M&M 273). |
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11/20/07: This "Porsche 597 Jagdwagen" brochure sold on Ebay for $374.00US! It is a simple four page folder about Porsche's military jeep-like vehicle published in 1955. A French version is also available with a light blue cover. (M&M N/A). |
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11/10/07: This set of "Porsche Logo Pins" sold on Ebay for the amazing price of $807.00US! You see these for auction on Ebay occassionally, one never knows if they're original or repro. Given the importance of this auction, they're most likely real! (M&M N/A). |
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11/10/07: This "1961 Chrisotphorus Calendar" sold on Ebay for $440.00US! You don't see early Porsche Christo calendars very often. The early ones during the 356 era are the most collectable. The sale price for this example is unusually high. (M&M N/A). |
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11/10/07: This book "The First Decade 1949-1959" by Walter Spielberger sold on Ebay for $176.00US! It has been around for a long time, and is well known to literature collectors. It is a very nice addition to any collection and contains lots of great historical information. (M&M N/A). |
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11/10/07: This 356-B Brochure "Driving in its Purest Form" sold on Ebay for $176.00US! This price is quite high for this brochure. This is not the easiest 356-B brochure to find so expect it's price to climb as it has to this price. (M&M 239). |
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11/10/07: This early "Years Ahead 356-A Brochure" sold on Ebay for $147.00US! It is fairly common but is colorful, informative, and a nice brochure to have in your collection. (M&M 81). |
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11/10/07: This "1961 Porsche 356-B Factory Owner's Manual" sold on Ebay for $264.00US! Owner's manuals are increasing in price as demand increases. There are a lot of reproductions out there, so know what you're buying! (M&M N/A). |
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11/10/07: This "356-A Carrera 4-Cam Engine Owner's Manual Supplement" sold on Ebay for $484.00US! There are a number of versions of these Carrera supplements, all highly sought after. They cover only the 4-Cam Carrera Engine. (M&M N/A). |
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11/10/07: Another "Erfolge", this one for "1962". It is a listing of Porsche's 1962 racing victories and sold on Ebay for $205.00US! (M&M N/A). |
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11/10/07: This premium slick-covered all color "Racy Elegence" brochure sold on Ebay for the strong price of $293.00US! There are two versions of this highly collectable 356-A brochure, one includes the Speedster and the other includes the Convertible D! (M&M 131). |
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11/9/07: This copy of "Liebe zu ihm" sold on Ebay for the price of $1,102.00US! This Porsche factory book has been very popular with collectors for many years, and just keeps going up in value. This price is about what the book sold for in another Ebay auction in August. (M&M N/A). |
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11/5/07: This "White 356-C Sales Brochure" sold recently on Ebay for $100.00US! The brochure was printed in Germany but shows 356's with USA license plates. It has a hole in the cover such that you see a portion of the first inside page. Nice item if you have a 356-C (M&M 257). |
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11/4/07: This "356 Porsche Speester Black & White Folder" sold on Ebay for $146.00US! This is a strong price for this fairly easy to find folder. This is also one folder that has been reproduced. A very nice reproduction is currently in circulation. (M&M 73). |
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10/29/07: These two "356 Porsche Factory Accessory Catalogs, (1962 356-B & 1964 356-C)" sold on Ebay for $174.00US and $306.00US respectively. Quite a price spread, and the 62 version is probably the rarer of the two! (M&M 281 for the 1964 version). |
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10/23/07: This "1956 Porsche Factory Erfolge Booklet (for Race results)" sold on Ebay for $170.00US! These booklets detailed Porsche's race results for the year. They are highly collectable, and like other Porsche literature, prices are rising! (M&M N/A). |
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10/22/07: This "1958 356-A Factory Color Chart" sold on Ebay for the STUPENDOUS price $645.00US! If this is not a record price for a 356-A color chart, it has to be very close! Color charts are in demand....FOLKS! and the prices are rising. A similar version was available for 1957. (M&M N/A). |
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10/21/07: This 3 3/4 inch x 6 inch, undated 24 page "356-A Sales Brochure" is believed to have been published in 1956 and sold on Ebay for $191.00US! On a page of technical data, reference is made to 356-A's, 356-A 1500 GS Carreras, and the 550 1500 RS Spyders. (M&M 109). |
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10/18/07: This "1956 356-A Factory Price List" sold on Ebay for $111.00US! The price is half what a similar one sold for on 7/8/07. Click here to see a website with a large collection of 356 Porsche Factory Price Lists. (M&M N/A). |
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10/18/07: This "1954 AMAG Dealer Price List" sold on Ebay for $195.00US! This is a dealer price rather than a factory price list. Various publication dates of this price list were published during the 1950's. Low quality paper, quite collectable (M&M N/A). |
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10/18/07: This "1953 Rennsport Erfolge" sold on Ebay for the amazing price of $718.00US! No Lie! Quite amazing. It is an early listing published by Porsche of racing vistories. Various color covered later editions were published. (M&M N/A). |
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10/18/07: "Driving in its Finest Form" is a small 3 3/4" x 6" undated 24 page booklet and it is believed to have been published in 1956. It makes reference to 356-A's, 356-A 1500 GS Carreras, and 550 1500 RS Spyders. It sold on Ebay for $159.00US. (M&M 102). |
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10/15/07: This "356-A Factory Owner's Manual" in German sold on Ebay for $129.00US! The manual was in pretty good condition assuming it was an original manual (it may not have been). These owner's manuals were normally printed in German, French and English. A must have if you own the car! (M&M N/A). |
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10/11/07: This factory "B/C Workshop Manual" sold on Ebay for $348.00, the highest price I have seen for this workshop manual which covers all 356-B's and C's. Later reprints of this manual do not have the distinctive "356 B/C" on the cover and have tan section dividers rather than black. The latest versions have gray vinyl binders rather than maroon. (M&M N/A). |
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10/9/07: This "356-A Factory Owner's Manual" sold on Ebay for $294.00US! This is a strong price for a manual with some visible wear and tear, but it did have the original black spiral binding. The demand for these early "356-A" manuals continues to be strong, bringing high prices for Sellers! (M&M N/A). |
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10/1/07: Because of the sheer number of 356-B's & 356-C's the factory "B/C Workshop Manual" is the highest demand workshop manual in the 356 series. The manual totals 900+ pages and consists of the 356-B T-5 manual, together with all the supplements for the 356-B T-6 & 356-C. $306.00US! (M&M N/A). |
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9/30/07: This 3 3/4 inch x 6 inch, undated 24 page "356-A Sales Brochure" believed to have been published in 1956, sold on Ebay f or $171.00US! In a page of technical data, it makes reference to 356-A's, 356-A 1500 GS Carreras, and 550 1500 RS Spyders. (M&M 109). |
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9/30/07: These "Factory Workshop Manuals for the 356-B T-5 & 356-B T-6"(supplements) sold on Ebay for $550.00US! Manuals appeared to be in excellent condition and brought a high price! (M&M N/A). |
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9/29/07: This "Single Sheet Flyer" for the 356 Pre-A Coupe, together with the brochures that follow, were offered separately on Ebay and sold at about the same time. This Coupe flyer sold for $144.00US, an unusually low price! This may be due to the fact that it is a French language version. (M&M 56). |
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9/29/07: This "Single Sheet Flyer" for the 356 Pre-A Speedster sold for $145.00US! This is a low price compared to prior sales earlier this year, maybe due to it being a French language version. Speedster flyers are usually in greater demand than Coupe flyers but this price doesn't show it. (M&M 60). |
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9/29/07: This "Single Sheet Flyer" for the Porsche 550 Spyder sold on Ebay for $144.00US. The Spyder brochure is in high demand usually brings much higher prices. The low price may be due to the brochure being a French language version. (M&M 62). |
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9/26/07: This "356-A Owner's Manual" sold on Ebay for the very high price of $238.00US! It was described as in perfect condition. One has to wonder whether these are genuine original manuals, OR recent reproductions, which have nearly clear spiral binding. Would be easy to switch to black spiral binding like that used on originals manuals. (M&M N/A). |
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9/23/07: This 356-B "707 with a Red Coupe" folder sold on Ebay for $126.00US! This basic 4 page folder is fairly common, but like everything else 356 Porsche, it is getting more expensive to buy and harder to find. (M&M 308). |
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9/23/07: This "1959 Werbeartikel (Advertising Items) Brochure" sold on Ebay for $227.00US! I've never seen this version before. There are both earlier and later versions of brochures showing advertising articles (cigarette lighters, ashtrays, key fobs, etc). Price reflects the rarity (M&M N/A). |
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9/22/07: This "1959 Factory Price List" sold for $158.00US! on Ebay. This four page folder shows prices for the various 356 models, including the "Hardtop" (a Cabriolet with a removable hardtop) and the "Convertible" (Convertible D). It is relatively hard to find! (M&M 141). |
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9/20/07: This "Porsche 917 Race Car" brochure sold on Ebay for $398.00US! It was advertised as "authentic", unlike many that have been sold on Ebay recently. If you're in the market to buy one of these brochures, BE CAREFUL. There are a lot of FAKES out there and they are hard to tell from originals! (M&M N/A). |
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9/19/07: This "356-B T-5 Factory Parts Book" sold on Ebay for $179.00US, a fair price for what appears to be a parts book in very nice condition. Parts books contain Exploded-View Part Diagrams, separate pages with factory Part Numbers, and Part Descriptions in three languages: English, French & German! |
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9/16/07: This "July 1963 356-C Accessory Price List" sold on Ebay for $109.00US! Price lists like this one are becoming very popular with collectors and are increasing rapidly in price. (M&M N/A). |
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9/14/07: This early 356 Pre-A "Prestige, Power and Perfection" sales booklet in French sold on Ebay for $140.00US! There are other versions in English and German. This is a collectable little sales folder, the French language version is probably the most difficult to find. (M&M 47). |
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9/14/07: This 1955 single sheet flyer "Type 356 Cabriolet" sold on Ebay for $140.00! It is a French language version. Other versions can be found in English and German. French language versions are the hardest to find because fewer were printed. (M&M 58). |
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9/11/07: This "1963 Porsche Factory Accessory Catalog" sold on Ebay for $256.00US! A 1964 version of this accessory catalog sold on Ebay on April 24, 2007 for $365.00US. This one sold for a bargain price in comparison! (M&M 281). |
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9/3/07: This "1953 356 Pre-A Factory Parts Book" sold on Ebay for $330.00US! This is a fairly low price for this rare early parts book, the first parts book published by Porsche. It's possible some bidders mistook this for a 54 owner's manual which looks similar. (M&M N/A). |
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9/3/07: This "VW-356Porsche Parts Interchange List" sold on Ebay for $370.00US! It is not clear if this is a Porsche factory item or a listing put together by someone else. (M&M N/A). |
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9/3/07: This "1954 356 Pre-A Factory Workshop Manual" sold on Eby for $353.00US! This is a low price compared to recent sales and a good buy for someone. This is a hard manual to find in decent condition and would be a gerat addition to any collection! (M&M N/A). |
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8/30/07: This "356-A 1500 GS Owner's Manual Supplement" for the Carrera 4-cam , in French, sold on Ebay for $234.00US! This example does not appear to be in great condition, however one in the French language is hard to find! (M&M N/A). |
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8/29/07: This "Gmund Brochure" sold on Ebay for a high price, at $4,298.00US! A little less than the last one that sold, but a good price! These very early brochures are not getting any cheaper! And this one is the nicest of the very early ones! (M&M 11). |
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8/27/07: This "1954 356 Pre-A Owner's Manual" sold on Ebay for $330.00US! It is not in particularly good condition with a faded cover and red water stains on the inside. Still the selling price was quite high for this manual in this condition. (M&M N/A). |
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8/26/07: This "356-B S-90 Factory Owner's Manual Supplement" sold on Ebay for $174.00US! These rare manual supplements are hard to find because fewer S-90 engines were manufactured. And like all 356 "Paper", prices are going up! (M&M N/A). |
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8/26/07: This factory "Service Locations Booklet" sold on Ebay for $138.00US! It lists the names & addresses of Porsche dealers throughout Europe and the USA. It totals 187 pages and covers 356, 356-A and 356-B Porsches. (M&M N/A). |
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8/26/07: This "356, 356-A, 356-B Porsche factory Service Book" sold on Ebay for $153.00US! Service books contain coupons for scheduled service. This particular service book is dated 12/59. The price paid for this item reflects the growing interest in all things 356 Porsche. (M&M N/A). |
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8/20/07: This copy of "Liebe zu ihm" sold on Ebay for the high price of $1,195.00US! This Porsche factory book has been very popular with collectors for many years, and just keeps going up in value. If you have an opportunity to buy one....DO IT, YOU WON'T BE SORRY! (M&M N/A). |
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8/16/07: This "356-C Porsche Script Brochure" sold on Ebay for $304.00US! This fairly uncommon 356-C brochure is fairly hard to find compared to other 356-C brochures, and is quickly increasing in price. (M&M 311). |
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8/13/07: This "Ulmer Ceramic Dish/Ashtray"offered by Porsche in the mid-50's sold on Ebay for $409.00US. These Ulmer ceramic items show up in booklets showing Porsche advertising articles which were offered for sale thru dealers and the factory. They are very collectable, and prices are rising! (M&M N/A). |
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8/12/07: This author will admit to paying $156.00US! for this nice "Porschair Air Conditioning Brochure" for 356 Porsches. It is unclear if this is a Porsche factory brochure, or just a brochure for a Porsche factory authorized aftermarket A/C system. Item is very collectable and appears in the M&M Book as (M&M #310). |
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8/12/07: This "356-C Owner's Manual" with clear plastic cover sold on Ebay for $213.00US! The clear plastic cover is correct for a "C" owner's manual. Beware of recent reproductions which are being sold on Ebay as originals! (M&M N/A). |
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8/9/07: This "Carrera 2 Factory Spare Parts Book" sold on Ebay for $565.00US! Anything "Carrera" sells for big money if it is for a 356 Carrera. An earlier Carrera Parts Book sold on Ebay for $250.00US on 1/7/07. (M&M N/A). |
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8/7/07: This June 54 "356 Pre-A Owner's Manual sold" on Ebay for $511.00US! Despite the fact that many reproductions of this manual are appearing for sale on Ebay, these original 356 Pre-A owner's manuals are in demand and bringing high prices. This one came with the original paper cover. (M&M N/A). |
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7/29/07: This German language version "Christophorus magazine #6"sold on Ebay for $765.00US! The English versions of this magazine started with the equivalent of German #18. "Christo" mags are higly collectable and are increasing in value. (M&M N/A). |
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7/28/07: This "1957 Porsche Factory Christophorus Calendar" sold on Ebay for an amazing $690.00US! The first Christophorus calendar was published in 1956. They continue to publish these to this day. The early calendars are particularly collectable, and like anything else 356, prices are rising! (M&M N/A). |
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7/27/07: This has to be another record breaking sale price at $1,261.00US for the "Blue Speedster Brochure" which sold on Ebay! For Speedster owners this is the ONE to get to go with your car. Things are getting crazy out there! (M&M 75). |
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7/27/07: This "356-A Series 1600 & Carrera Brochure" sold on Ebay for $455.00US! You don't see this brochure come up for auction very often and prices for this brochure are going up, up, up! (M&M 96). |
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7/27/07: This 356-B "Removable Hardtop Booklet" sold on Ebay for $156.00US! It describes, with pictures, the installation and removal of the factory removable hardtop, which was available for Cabriolets as an option. (M&M N/A). |
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7/27/07: This "English Version Christophorus Magazine #1" sold on Ebay for $292.00US! The English #1 Christo is equivalent to the German #18 Christo, they are the same except for language. Christos are highly collectable & increasing in value. (M&M N/A). |
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7/24/07: This "356-C Factory Parts Book Supplement" sold on Ebay for $202.00US! For a complete reference, you need the 356-B T-5 parts book as the "C" supplement covers only the "C" changes. (M&M N/A). |
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7/22/07: This author will admit to paying $158.00US for this nice "Reutter Travel Rack Brochure" on Ebay. This is a very difficult item to find! I have not seen one for the entire time I have been in this hobby. The brochure is believed to be dated in 1954 or 1955 and was a bargain at this price! (M&M 301). |
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7/22/07: This "September 57 Porsche 356-A Accessory Catalog" sold on Ebay for $295.00US! This is one of the harder versions of the 356-A Accessory Catalogs to find. The price may actually be low! Inside are descriptions & photos of the available accessories. (M&M N/A). |
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7/19/07: This "Ulmer Ceramic Plate" shows a racing scene with a 550 Spyder. It sold on Ebay for $447.00US! This plate is one of a series produced by Ulmer for Porsche. Other versions show scenes featuring 356 Porsches. These are highly collectable! (M&M N/A). |
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7/19/07: This red "356 Porsche Reutter Key FOB" sold on Ebay for the stupendous price of $3,050.00US. Like anything 356 Porsche today, the sky is the limit for collectables. This sale no doubt stirred up some conversation. (M&M N/A). |
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7/14/07: This "Ulmer Ceramic Dish" or ashtray offered by Porsche in the mid-50's sold on Ebay for $309.00US. These Ulmer ceramic items show up in booklets showing Porsche advertising articles which were offered for sale thru dealers and the factory. They are very collectable. (M&M N/A). |
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7/9/07: ANOTHER "Gmund Brochure" sold on Ebay" for the sum of $4,752.00US! This WAS the sale previously announced in this column, from a European seller. The selling price was considerably lower than the prior sale on 7/7/07. (M&M 11). |
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7/9/07: This always in demand "1954 356 Pre-A Porsche Factory Workshop Manual", in pretty nice condition, sold for $345.00US. This is the first workshop manual published by Porsche, & covers 356's from 1950 to 1955. The 356-A manual was published in 1956. (M&M N/A). |
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7/8/07: This 1960 356 "Farb Dais Brochure" sold on Ebay for an amazing $430.00US! I have never seen this German language brochure, and am not certain of its purpose. The translation is "color slides" but still not sure what these were used for. This shows the high value of non M&M items (M&M N/A). |
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7/8/07: This "Friends of House of Porsche" single sheet flyer sold on Ebay for $206.00US. It is printed on heavier almost cardboard like paper and was published for the 1962 356-B T-6 Porsche. There are several versions of this flyer. (M&M 237). |
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7/8/07: This "Strenger Set of Posters" of Porsche related autos sold on Ebay for $413.00US! This was a strong price for this collectable set of 18 prints published by Porsche in 1963. Not shown in the M&M book. |
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7/8/07: This "1956 356-A Price List" sold on Ebay for $228.00US
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All of the above German Christophorus Magazines sold on Ebay on 7/8/07!
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All the 7/7/07 Sales by same Seller, a Very Lucky Day for him! |
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7/7/07: Another "Gmund Brochure" sold on Ebay" for the |
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7/7/07: $635.00US is a strong price for this early 356 Pre-A Brochure. This is the M&M 15 brochure otherwise known as the "Yellow Pre-A Brochure". Highly collectable and very hard to find in really nice condition! |
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7/7/07: This nice "Carrera 2" brochure sold on Ebay for $377.00US. There are 2 versions of this brochure, one for the 356-B T-6 Carrera 2, & one for the 356-C Carrera 2. Both are highly collectable and are increasing rapidly in value. (M&M 233). |
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7/7/07: This "Green & Yellow 356-C Brochure" sold on Ebay for $260.00US, one of the highest prices I have seen for this brochure. This is a very collectable brochure, possibly the nicest 356-C brochure published by Porsche. (M&M 273). |
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7/7/07: This "Dealers & Distributors" brochure of 1960 sold on Ebay for $128.00US. It lists dealers and distributors in the USA and Canada, and was handed out by dealers to new car buyers. (M&M N/A). |
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7/7/07: This "62 356-B T-6 Factory Price List" sold on Ebay for $213.00US, a pretty high price for a price list, although price lists and accessory folders are becoming highly collectable! (M&M 305). |
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7/7/07: This "Diagrams Brochure" was for the 62 356-B T-6 Porsche. There are a number of versions of this brochure with different printing dates, and sligltly different colors on the cover. Sold for the high price of $260.00US. (M&M 215). |
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7/7/07: This "Convertible D Spare Parts List "sold on ebay for $330.00US. The Convertible D was produced only for Model Year 1959, and this list is a supplement to the 356-A factory parts manual for only those parts new to the Convertible D. (M&M N/A). |
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7/7/07: This "356-C Sales Bochure" from 1963 sold on Ebay for $148.00US, a pretty good price considering current trends! This is a very nice brochure to have if you own a 356-C. (M&M 251). |
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7/7/07: This "Convertible D Price List" sold on Ebay for $259.00US. It shows prices for the special parts associated with the Convertible D, which was produced for Model Year 1959 only. Hard item to find. (M&M N/A). |
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6/24/07: This is a "Tourist Delivery Plan Price List", actually a 4 page folder listing prices and Porsche dealer locations throughout Europe, that sold on Ebay for $480.00US. The image of the back cover was included in an early Christo magazine. (M&M 303b). |
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6/24/07: The "Real Double-Barrelled Deal" Brochure" is a price list for Hoffman Porsche Car Company of New York. It was in 1955 and sold on Ebay for $471.00USS! The price list shows prices for various models. (M&M #85). |
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6/24/07: "Driving in its Finest Form" is a small 3 3/4" x 6" undated 24 page booklet and it is believed to have been published in 1956. It makes reference to 356-A's, 356-A 1500 GS Carreras, and 550 1500 RS Spyders. It sold on Ebay for $314.00US. (M&M 102). |
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6/24/07: This "Vacation Delivery Plan Brochure" sold for $290.00US on Ebay. It is a very nice item and hard to find. It contains prices of various Porsche models when new car delivery is taken in Europe. (M&M 141). |
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6/24/07: "Keys to Carefree Driving" is a small folder given to 356 Porsche buyers at the factory when they picked up their new cars. The folder provides tips for driving in Europe and on the back cover shows roadside signs found in Europe. Very hard to find, sold on Ebay for $364.00US! (M&M294). |
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6/24/07: This early four page "Pre-A folder" was published by Porsche and is dated January 1951. It is single color red on very inexpensive paper. Cover shows an early split window coupe. Back cover gives some specifications. It sold on Ebay for $510.00US! (M&M N/A). |
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