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Solved - NEH 917: Porsche 555/2 prototype - 1953
« on: January 14, 2011, 05:05:59 AM »
1 point for the PAFW who correctly identifies this car:
« Last Edit: February 01, 2011, 07:39:32 AM by Carnut »
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Re: NEH 917
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2011, 08:53:28 AM »
It looks like a Porsche 356 Prototype...

EDIT : If i“m right it“s a number close to 356,a replacement for a 4-seater.

« Last Edit: February 01, 2011, 09:09:14 AM by Joćo »

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Re: NEH 917
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2011, 09:05:50 AM »
If not that, then maybe a Volkswagen Type 3 Prototype?

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Re: NEH 917
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2011, 10:30:36 AM »
It's the Porsche code 555/2 project from 1953. There was a "fastback" (code 555/1) and this "ponton" version. I will scan the other one later.
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Re: NEH 917
« Reply #4 on: February 01, 2011, 10:55:20 AM »
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Re: NEH 917
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2011, 11:22:28 AM »
Yes!  It's the Porsche 555 prototype (for VW) from 1953.
There were elements that were correct in what both Joao and Aaron65 said but I didn't want to lock it as I didn't think they were quite close enough.  But Allemano has given me exactly what I was looking for!

It's not a well-known car, and it's not easy to find info on, although I'm sure it is well-documented.
« Last Edit: February 01, 2011, 11:24:42 AM by Carnut »
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