Looking for AFN Ledger Info for 1955 Pre-A Coupe Chassis 54142

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Looking for AFN Ledger Info for 1955 Pre-A Coupe Chassis 54142

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Hi everyone,
I am writing from Germany and I am currently researching the history of my right-hand-drive 1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A 1500 Coupe, chassis number 54142.
According to the Kardex, the car was delivered by AFN on September 13th, 1955, to a Mr. Wemyss.
It was a very unique special order, finished in a colourmix of Tudor Grey and Shell Grey with a Wine Red genuine leather interior.
I do know that my car later carried the registration 503 MMU.
I am a bit stuck at the moment. Does anyone here have access to the AFN records for September 1955, or perhaps a direct contact who could help me get a copy or transcript of the ledger line for chassis 54142? I am more than happy to pay the standard research fees, of course.Any help or lead from the UK community would be highly appreciated!
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If you haven't done so already, I would contact Mike &/or Paul Smith at PR Services as they have records of AFN RHD 356's:


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Hi there, Andy is absolutely right - Mike should be able to help. Best, Robert
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I did try, no success yet.
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here is a short list of things I already know
-special order rhd
-special order speedo miles
-special order extended steering column
-special order color mix of shell- and tudorgrey / 2711
-special order red wine leather interior
-special order grey headliner and carpets
-special order grey buttons, switches and steering wheel

surname of the first owner
name of the last owner and the owner before
ordered via a.f.n.
deliverydate
chassis #
Engine #
key #
gearbox #

what I still don't know
who was the first owner
wich garage in scottland ordered it
what registration was given to it
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I have 54137, AFN #81 delivered to auto body service 10/12/55.
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From what i know my car was delivered to afn on September 13th in 1955. but i still dont know via witch Garage it has been ordered. Plus what was Its First registration in whose name?
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I think you already know most if not all you will find on the AFN sales invoice, but no harm in having one if you are happy to pay. Do you also have a Kardex for the car? Best, Robert
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Yes i do. Plus i am getting the Reutter documentary. My goal is to solve Most of the Details of the Cars past since i think it is quiet a unique car.
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Understood and good luck! I will help with the AFN sales card if, for whatever reason, Mike is unable to. Best, Robert
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Most important for me is to find out, what the Code 2711 behind the „ Colormix of shell and tudor grey“ means.
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i am told this was the 7th porsche 356 ever to be sold to Scotland and it was afn #57. it was driven in the area of fife.
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Fascinating. Did you get the AFN sales card?
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Yes! Thanks to Mike Smith from PRS! I got it, but there is still a Gap that I cant close yet. I was in touch with the first owner son. He told me, he will have the families Archiv searched. The seller told me that from his Memory, the Dashboard is first paint. Etc. the afn papers gave away the Garage that ordered the car in the first place and the Name of the first owner. All costs were listed.
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Great. Good that you got the paperwork from Mike
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