What's this 58 356 case worth?

[Matt Monson]

I picked this up a few years back as a complete engine in pieces. I've sold off some of the high dollar parts that were an easy sale. Now I want to get rid of the crankcase. I don't know enough about these old engines to even know if it's been repaired properly or could be repaired properly. But it's all 3 pieces and they are matched.






I've also got 2 sets of P&Cs that I'll dig out and post later. One is original to the engine and the other is supposed to be something more special/performance oriented.

[mattC2993]

They are often weld repaired successfully by the likes of people at Ollie's Engineering. Its worth very little having been repaired and in questionable condition although it is an S engine. Of course its worth a heck of a lot more if you find the person who has the matching chassis. The 356 Registry would be the place to list it but then you have to be a paying member.

[Matt Monson]

I've looked for the original car twice. It was in Parker, CO 20 years ago when a 912 engine went into it. I'd give it to the owner of the car if they popped up. But I won't pay to join the registry. I won't pay to join any forum. That's BS imo.

[mattC2993]

Yep. That is why I'm no longer a member there. The magazine is alright but all I ever wanted to do is use the forum.

[Soterik]

I just did a search on that site, and nobody lists it as a "wanted" engine number... just an fyi....

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[Matt Monson]

Thanks.

[mattC2993]

According to Porsche 356 and 912 Serial Number Reference Site :

This engine was originally fitted to a car as follows:
1959 (built 1958) T2 A cabriolet (Reutter) with a serial number between 150950 and 151531.
1959 (built 1958) T2 A convertible D (Drauz) with a serial number between 85585 and 85886.
1959 (built 1958) T2 A coupe (Reutter) with a serial number between 104660 and 106174.
No records found

[Matt Monson]

It was a coupe.

[Unobtanium-inc]

I do a yearly engine inventory and list it in the 356 Registry classifieds. It takes awhile to do the inventory. I price the cases at $1000 each, I sell about 2-3 a year. Hope this helps you price yours.

https://www.porsche356registry.org/classifieds/15126

---Adam

[Matt Monson]

Cool. I just came in from the barn. Found a bunch more stuff. Both sets of P&Cs. Generator. A bunch of tin include a few fan housings. Rockers. Oil return tubes. Pulley. Etc. it's starting to look like I may have only sold the carbs, heads and crank. Unsure of rods for now. Pics in a day or two. Cayman needs a new heart.