Germany? Austria? Japan? To understand where ground zero is for the world’s largest 356-only Concours, let’s first go back to the 1960s and 1970s before Porsche had developed their markets in Asia and the Middle East. At one point, approximately 50% of all production was sold to the United States....
The Porsche 356A Speedster is a beautiful car and an important part of Porsche’s long motoring history. There’s a 1958 version of the car for sale at Bring A Trailer right now. This Porsche has remained under the ownership of a single family from 1967 to 2022 and joined the 1987 La Carrera...
The Auburn Auction, hosted by from September 1 to 3, 2022, is just over a week away, and a lot of high-quality classic cars have already been listed, with more added each day. Some of these classics have come from Stuttgart, with everything from a 2016 911 R to a...
Some pretty interesting Porsches are currently being offered at Bring A Trailer at No Reserve: a 1964 Porsche 356C Coupe, a 1992 Porsche 911 Carrera RS Touring, and a 2014 Porsche Boxster S. 1964 Porsche 356C Coupe The 1964 Porsche 356C Coupe example originally had a Light Ivory (6404) finish...
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Issimi is currently offering for sale a 1963 Porsche 356 B Carrera 2 GS whose engine has been rebuilt by renowned 4-cam specialist Baumann. Back in the 50s, in their desire to become a world-class sports car manufacturer Porsche created their first bespoke engine. Before then, Porsches used a Volkswagen...
If you’re in the market for a classic Porsche Roadster or some contemporary Porsche Boxsters, then you’re in luck as these lots are currently on offer at Bring A Trailer. Currently, there’s a 1961 Porsche 356B 1600S Roadster, a 1999 Porsche Boxters, and a 2003 Porsche Boxster are up for...
By 1964, the 356 was nearing the end of its production run, overlapping briefly with the car that would replace it—the model originally known as the 901, later renamed the 911. As the last and most refined version of the 356, the SC retained the familiar four-speed manual gearbox but...
People usually recall the Chevrolet Corvair as the car that was “unsafe at any speed” which is rather unfair because the Corvair itself occupied barely a chapter in Ralph Nader’s infamous book. Indeed, amongst others, the VW Beetle also received a pasting—and Mr. Nader thought the VW Microbus was too...
Bring A Trailer is offering two beautiful Porsche examples, a 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 and a 1964 Porsche 356C Coupe. 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 This 2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 was acquired back in December 2015 from Champion Porsche of Pompano Beach, Florida. Exterior features include a white finish and GT4-specific...
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Under the leadership of Ferdinand Porsche’s son, Ferry Porsche, the 356 was envisioned as a lightweight, nimble two-seat sports car. It featured independent suspension at all four corners and a rear-mounted, air-cooled four-cylinder engine. Erwin Komenda penned the now-iconic body shape, which was initially hand-formed in lightweight aluminum before later...
There are two interesting Porsches on offer at Bring a Trailer today: a 1955 Porsche 356 1500S Speedster coming from a long-term ownership and a 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Targa 5-Speed that has only had one owner since new. 1955 Porsche 356 1500S Speedster Delivered new to the US...
Porsche 356 Paint Color Options This post outlines all the color options for the 356 over its production life. We have official books and catalogs of all the color options for the 356 Porsche free to download. Exterior & Interior Porsche 356 Colors (1960 – 1961) Colors & Equipment Samples...
This is no ordinary Porsche “I’ve had so many great times in it, all over the world. Even the Eskimos like it!” As you may have guessed, this is no ordinary Porsche; Lorenzo has owned his 356-A since he was 21, and in his over 50 years of ownership he...
This is what it is all about It takes a lot of driving, work, and a little bit of luck to achieve nearly a million miles in one car. Guy Newmark has been driving one car for forty-five years, a beautiful blue 356, and he has no thoughts of driving...
Porsche 356 Production & Chassis Numbers (1950 – 1965) The evolution of the 356 was constant throughout its production history. Changes were introduced in the middle of a model year, necessitating inspection of the manufacturing year as well as the sales model year to really understand the total production numbers....
Porsche 356 Engine Codes There are several important numbers to identify a 356 engine. The first, and most obvious one, is the serial number, which uniquely identifies each engine. It is on the “third piece” of the case, or timing cover, below the generator stand (or on the generator stand...
1953 – 1955 Porsche 356/1500 Super Cabriolet (Pre-A) Pictures & Gallery...
1953 – 1955 Porsche 356/1500 Super Coupe (Pre-A) Pictures & Gallery ...
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1954 – 1955 Porsche 356/1300 Super Cabriolet (Pre-A) Pictures & Gallery ...
1954 – 1955 Porsche 356/1300 Super Coupe (Pre-A) Pictures & Gallery...
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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...
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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...
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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...
1956 – 1959 Porsche 356A/1600 Super Speedster Pictures & Gallery...
1956 – 1959 Porsche 356A/1600 Super Cabriolet Pictures & Gallery ...
1956 – 1959 Porsche 356A/1600 Super Coupe Pictures & Gallery ...
1956 – 1957 Porsche 356A/1300 Super Speedster Pictures & Gallery...
1956 – 1957 Porsche 356A/1300 Super Cabriolet Pictures & Gallery...
1956 – 1957 Porsche 356A/1300 Super Coupe Pictures & Gallery...
1956 – 1957 Porsche 356A/1300 Speedster Pictures & Gallery...
1956 – 1957 Porsche 356A/1300 Cabriolet Pictures & Gallery...
1956 – 1957 Porsche 356A/1300 Coupe Pictures & Gallery...
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1959 – 1963 Porsche 356B/1600 Notchback Coupe Pictures & Gallery...
1961 – 1963 Porsche 356B/1600 Super 90 Notchback Coupe Pictures & Gallery...
1959 – 1963 Porsche 356B/1600 Super 90 Roadster Pictures & Gallery...
1959 – 1963 Porsche 356B/1600 S Notchback Coupe Pictures & Gallery...
1959 – 1963 Porsche 356B/1600 S Roadster Pictures & Gallery...
1959 – 1963 Porsche 356B/1600 Super 90 Cabriolet Pictures & Gallery ...
1959 – 1963 Porsche 356B/1600 Super 90 Coupe Pictures & Gallery ...
1959 – 1963 Porsche 356B/1600 S Cabriolet Pictures & Gallery ...
1959 – 1963 Porsche 356B/1600 S Coupe Pictures & Gallery...
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