Rusty Porsche 'barn find' expected to sell for $700,000 or more

A rusty old Porsche which doesn't work has been described as one of the most exciting discoveries in recent years — and it is set to sell for $700,000.

The Porsche 356A 1500 GS Carrera Coupe helped bridge the gap between the company's sports vehicles and racing cars when it debuted in 1955.

But this 1957 model hasn't been driven for 45 years, after its brakes failed a safety inspection in the early 1970s.

Its original engine was removed and taken apart and, after the best part of half-a-century of neglect, the bodywork and wheels are covered in rust.

However, as one of the most desirable classic Porsches, there is no shortage of interest from around the world in the unrestored sports car.

Gooding & Co, the U.S. auction house, has described it as "certainly one of the most exciting barn-find discoveries in recent memory."



 Source : foxnews