From Car and Driver · Brendan McAleer · · 1m
Porsche 356 Wedding Limo Not 100% Original
This 1953 Porsche 356 limousine, built for a wedding, is not 100% original but a custom masterpiece.
In brief
This 1953 Porsche 356 limousine, built for a wedding, is not 100% original but a custom masterpiece. A 1953 Porsche 356 limousine built for a wedding in 2001 is not 100% original but a well-executed custom car. Originally reported by Car and Driver.
Wedding Car Concept
This 1953 Porsche 356 limousine was built as a wedding car for a 2001 wedding.
Custom Builder Background
Don Boeke, known as The Egyptian, built the car from two 356s and a Porsche 912 engine.
John Dixon's Collection
John Dixon of Dayton, Ohio, owned a rare Porsche collection called the Taj Ma Garaj.
Car Specifications
The car features a carburetted 1.6-liter flat-six engine with 100 horsepower when new.
Auction Details
The auction ends on October 16, 2.000.000.
Why It's Not Original
Porsche never built a 356 limousine, but this custom version was made for a wedding.
The headline
A 1953 Porsche 356 limousine built for a wedding in 2001 is not 100% original but a well-executed custom car.
