Schuco 02503 Porsche 356 A Coupe, gray.
Die Cast (metal), 1/43 scale, about 3.5” long.
This is SOLD OUT model,
Model is new stock, received from the manufacturer. Only few left.
RARE. Retails for over $30.00.
The new owner, of a US branch of a company group that Schuco is a part of, DOESN'T CARE SCHUCO MODELS ANY LONGER. Currently there no exporters of Schuco models to US. It could change in a future, but who knows when. Buy while supply last.
ABOUT THE CAR
356 A is a modified version of the original 356; it had a curved one-piece windshield, greater choice of engines and more specialized Porsche components. A new powerplant was the race-bred , dohc Carrera unit. It was mainly intended for competition or high-speed on-road use.
Size: L 152-156”; Wheelbase 82.7”; Weight 1800-2000lbs. 3 types of engines 1290cc/ohv flat 4 (79cid) 44/60 bhp 1956-57; 1582cc/ohv flat 4 (97cid) 50/75bhp, 1956-59; 1498/dohc flat 4 (91cid) 90/100 bhp, 1956-58.
Production -- 20,626 pcs including Coupe, Cabriolet, Speedster and Carrera. Price new was approx. $3,700-3,950 for 1600 models and approx $6,000 for Carrera in 1956.
Current price depends on a body type and in fine condition starts for coupe around $17,000 and ends with Carrera up to $80,000.
ABOUT THE MODEL
In Schuco catalog it says 1954, however 356 A production started in 1956.
As you already know, this model is sold out, currently only a red one is available from the manufacturer. Very attractive, accurate, highly detailed model came with its own display case.
Could be a great addition to European or sport cars collection. DISPLAYS GREAT!!! A must for a Porsche collection.
ABOUT THE MODEL MAKER
Schuco is very old, famous, German Company that has an established name among collectors all over the world. They were a leader in die cast car models back in ‘70s. Recently they reestablished line of die cast models, and as you are about to see, they are doing a great job. Two lines of models in 1/43 scale are available. Economy -Schuco Jr line - is inexpensive, but decent quality models; and Gorgeous - Edition 1:43 in 5 Collections: Classics, Contemporary, Motorsport, Historic Delivery Trucks and Tractors, comprises an enormous variety of highly detailed models reflecting important periods of German automobile production.
Schuco models are great addition to any serious collections. Models are accurate, with an attention to small details, rubber tires on authentic rims, in variety of colors (each color issue has the individual catalog number). Came in acrylic display case with black base that has a car name and model printed on It.
This is a match to Minichamps quality with a great name stands behind It.
There are not many dealers that care Schuco models. I still have almost all models from Jr line and from all 5 Collections of Edition 1/43 (Collector Edition).
