Porsche 356 - All Variants (1948 to 1965)

The Porsche 356 is a sports car which was first produced by Austrian company Porsche Konstruktionen GesmbH (1948–1949), and then by German company Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche GmbH (1950–1965). It was Porsche's first production automobile. Production started in 1948 at Gmünd, Austria, where approximately 50 cars were built. In 1950 the factory relocated to Zuffenhausen, Germany, and general production of the 356 continued until April 1965, well after the 911 made its autumn 1963 debut. The 356 was built in four distinct series, the original "pre-A", followed by the 356 A, 356 B, and finally the 356 C.