Few classic cars evoke the same sense of timeless elegance and performance as the Porsche 356. This iconic vehicle, first introduced in the late 1940s, continues to captivate enthusiasts and collectors, even six decades after its debut. But what happens when you take a 60-year-old car and infuse it with...
The Porsche 356, designed by Ferry Porsche, was based on the Volkswagen his father created, featuring a platform chassis, rear-mounted air-cooled engine, and torsion bar independent suspension. Shortly after the release of the original 356 coupe, a cabriolet followed. In 1952, Porsche produced 15 roadsters at the suggestion of US...
The Porsche 356, a beloved classic sports car known for its timeless design and driving experience, has captivated enthusiasts for decades. Within the Porsche community, a unique subculture has developed around the “Outlaw” 356s—heavily modified versions of the car that reflect the passion and creativity of their owners. Leading the...
Designed by Ferry Porsche, the 356 was based on the Volkswagen created by his father, Ferdinand Porsche. Like the ‘Beetle’, the 356 used a platform chassis with a rear-mounted air-cooled engine and torsion bar independent suspension. The 356 saw constant development, with its engine growing to 1.3 and then 1.5...
The man behind this 356 limousine is John Dixon who decided to create a personalized Porsche-based limousine for his daughter’s wedding. With the expertise of Don Boeke, known as “the Egyptian” at his Dayton, Ohio customizing shop, the unique 356 limousine took shape. Constructed from multiple stripped 356s, this...
Introduced in late 1954, the Porsche 356 A Speedster continued as a stripped-down, affordable, sports-oriented convertible within the 356 A generation. Featuring a removable cut-down windshield, a lightweight detachable top, and side curtains instead of roll-up windows found in the 356 A Cabriolet, the Speedster embodied simplicity. Initially powered by...
This immaculate auto is in the collection of Brescia Classic Cars in Italy. It’s #48 of only 200 similar cars built by Porsche in 1954. Part of the “Pre-A” production of Porsche 356 cars produced from 1948 to 1955, the first Speedster powerplants were 1100 cc, increased to 1500 cc...
For decades, Porsche has established itself as a renowned car manufacturer, celebrated for its adaptability and agility. It has consistently catered to the desires of racing enthusiasts and discerning clients by creating special versions of their beloved cars. During the early 1960s, the 356s were no exception to this tradition....
West Coast Customs has dramatically transformed this Porsche into a fusion of contemporary performance and the timeless body style of a 356. Using a 2008 Porsche Cayman as the base, the project involved removing a 9-inch section from the chassis to accommodate the shorter-wheelbase 356 Coupe body. The original Cayman...
Emory Motorsports is a company that makes the best Porsche “Outlaw” cars. The attention to detail is stunning and there are few more beautiful machines to exist. This particular model based on a 1959 Porsche 356A is no exception to Emory Motorsports’ reputation. It’s immaculate and absolutely gorgeous. The car...
It’s really hard not to love this Porsche 356 A Carrera Speedster! Photo Credit: Ted7 (@iamted7)...
The Porsche 356 was the first production car from Porsche. Earlier cars designed by the company included Cisitalia Grand Prix race car, the Volkswagen Beetle, and Auto Union Grand Prix cars, but it was the 356 that changed things forever for sports car enthusiasts the world over. Ferdinand Porsche, Sr....
1953 – 1955 Porsche 356/1500 Super Cabriolet (Pre-A) Pictures & Gallery...
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1954 – 1955 Porsche 356/1300 Super Coupe (Pre-A) Pictures & Gallery...
1954 – 1955 Porsche 356/1300 Split-Window Cabriolet (Pre-A) Pictures & Gallery...
1954 – 1955 Porsche 356/1300 Split-Window Coupe (Pre-A) Pictures & Gallery...
1951 – 1953 Porsche 356/1300 Split-Window Cabriolet (Pre-A) Pictures & Gallery...
1951 – 1953 Porsche 356/1300 Split-Window Coupe (Pre-A) Pictures & Gallery...
1952 – 1954 Porsche 356/1100 Cabriolet (Pre-A) Pictures & Gallery...
1952 – 1954 Porsche 356/1100 Coupe (Pre-A) Pictures & Gallery...
1950 – 1951 Porsche 356/1100 Split-Window Cabriolet (Pre-A) Pictures & Gallery...
1957 – 1958 Porsche 356A/1500GS Carrera GT Speedster Pictures & Gallery...
1959 Porsche 356A/1600GS Carrera de Luxe Cabriolet Pictures & Gallery...
1959 Porsche 356A/1600GS Carrera de Luxe Coupé Pictures & Gallery...
1959 Porsche 356A/1600 Super Convertible D Pictures & Gallery...
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1959 – 1963 Porsche 356B/1600 Notchback Coupe Pictures & Gallery...
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1959 – 1963 Porsche 356B/1600 Super 90 Roadster Pictures & Gallery...
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Porsche 356/1 Pictures Today we call the first mid-engined Porsche roadster as 356/1 (or 356 no. 1) to distinguish it from the rear-engined Porsches that followed. Below we have an assortment of photos we curated of the first prototype cars....
Porsche 356/2 Gmünd Coupé Pictures The rare 356/2 aluminum bodied Porsche Gmünd Coupes are some of the most stunning Porsche case ever made. There was a total production of 52 units built in Gmund, with an additional 11 bodies created later for competition cars....
Porsche 356/2 Gmünd Cabriolet Pictures Of the 50 cars made in Gmünd, only eight were built up as cabriolets. Each was outsourced for its body and interior construction with six going to Beutler who constructed them with a slightly different shape than the factory coupes. Included was a kicked-up rear...
The day dawned bright and clear with little sign of any clouds, a typical Highveld winter’s day. After an early morning meeting for coffee, the small group consisting of two owner/drivers, a journalist (myself), a photographer and support crew, headed north-west from Johannesburg. The convoy included a 1958 356A Speedster...
1956 – 1958 Porsche 356A/1500GS Carrera Speedster Pictures & Gallery...
1950 – 1951 Porsche 356/1100 Split-Window Coupe (Pre-A) Pictures & Gallery...
1951 Porsche 356 SL Gmünd Coupe Pictures & Gallery...
1952 – 1955 Porsche 356/1500 Coupe (Pre-A) Pictures & Gallery...
1952 – 1955 Porsche 356/1500 Cabriolet (Pre-A) Pictures & Gallery...
1964 Porsche 356C/2000GS Carrera 2 Pictures & Gallery...
1964 – 1965 Porsche 356 C 1600C Coupe Pictures & Gallery...
1964 – 1965 Porsche 356 C 1600C Cabriolet Pictures & Gallery...
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1956 – 1959 Porsche 356A/1600 Coupe Pictures & Gallery...
1959 Porsche 356A/1600 Convertible D Pictures & Gallery...
1956 – 1959 Porsche 356A/1600 Cabriolet Pictures & Gallery...
1957 – 1958 Porsche 356A/1500GS Carrera GT Coupé Pictures & Gallery...
1956 – 1959 Porsche 356A/1500GS Carrera Cabriolet Pictures & Gallery...
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1955 Porsche 356/1500 Continental Coupe Pictures & Gallery...
1955 Porsche 356/1500 Continental Cabriolet Pictures & Gallery...
1960 – 1961 Porsche Abarth 356B Carrera GTL Pictures & Gallery...
1952 Porsche-Glöckler 356 Roadster Pictures & Gallery...
1958 – 1959 Porsche 356A/1600GS Carrera GT Coupé Pictures & Gallery...
1958 – 1959 Porsche 356A/1600 Super GT Speedster Pictures & Gallery...
1952 Porsche 356 ‘America Roadster’ Pictures & Gallery...
1959 – 1963 Porsche 356B/1600 Cabriolet Pictures & Gallery...
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1960 – 1961 Porsche 356B/1600 Super 90 GT Coupe Pictures & Gallery...
1959 – 1963 Porsche 356B/1600 Roadster Gallery Porsche 356 B 1600 Roadster (T5) – Pictures & Gallery Porsche 356 B 1600 Roadster (T6) – Pictures & Gallery...
1962 – 1963 Porsche 356B/2000GS Carrera 2 Pictures & Gallery...
1963 Porsche 356B/2000GS Carrera 2 GT Dreikantschaber Pictures & Gallery...
1956 – 1958 Porsche 356A/1600 Speedster Pictures & Gallery ...