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1957 Porsche 356A Speedster 1600 Racecar

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Porsche

Porsche was established in 1931 as an automotive developer and consultant. Founded by the famous Ferdinand Porsche, the company was responsible for the creation of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/volkswagen/beetle/type-1/">Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle</a>. After WW2, the company finally began producing its own automobiles, starting with the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/">Porsche 356</a> in 1948. Since the creation of the 356, Porsche has always had a focus on producing sporty, high performance cars. In 1965, the company introduced the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/">Porsche 911</a>, a car that has gone on to become synonymous with sports cars, and cemented the company&#39;s place among the most respected in the motoring world. Aside from famous models such as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/carrera-gt/">Carrera GT</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/918-spyder/">918 Spyder</a>, Porsche also has a storied history in motorsport, winning championships and titles in a wide range of competitions. Racing legends such as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/908/">908</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/718-rsk/">718 RSK</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/917/">917</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/907">907</a> all wear the Porsche badge.

Porsche was established in 1931 as an automotive developer and consultant. Founded by the famous Ferdinand Porsche, the company was…

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Porsche 356 - All Variants

The Porsche 356 is a sports car which was first produced by Austrian company Porsche Konstruktionen GesmbH (1948&ndash;1949), and then by German company Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche GmbH (1950&ndash;1965). It was Porsche&#39;s first production automobile. Production started in 1948 at Gm&uuml;nd, 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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/">911</a> made its autumn 1963 debut. The 356 was built in four distinct series, the original&nbsp;&quot;<a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/pre-a/">pre-A</a>&quot;, followed by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/356-a/">356&nbsp;A</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/356-b/">356&nbsp;B</a>, and finally the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/356-c/">356&nbsp;C</a>.

The Porsche 356 is a sports car which was first produced by Austrian company Porsche Konstruktionen GesmbH (1948–1949), and then by German…

356 - All Variants

Porsche 356 "Pre A"

The first generation of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/">Porsche 356</a>&nbsp;is referred to as the Porsche 356 Pre-A and runs from 1948 through 1955. Starting life with a&nbsp;batch of aluminum bodied cars that were hand produced in Gmund, Austria, by&nbsp;1950&nbsp;the company had moved production of the bodies to coachbuilder Reutter and was in full production. This first generation of the 356 body styles included a <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/pre-a/coupe/">coupe</a> and a <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/pre-a/cabriolet/">cabriolet</a>. The engine started at 1100 cc and initially shared its case with the humble Volkswagen.&nbsp;In 1951, 1300 cc and 1500 cc engines with considerably more power were introduced.&nbsp;In 1953, the 1300 S or &quot;Super&quot; was introduced, and the 1100 cc engine was dropped.&nbsp;In 1954, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/pre-a/speedster/">Speedster</a> was introduced as a stripped down roadster. In 1955, the final year of the 356 Pre A, saw the introduction of the race inspired 1500 cc, 110 hp,&nbsp;four-cam&nbsp;motor for the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/pre-a/carrera/">356 Pre-A&nbsp;Carrera</a>. The subsequent generation of the 356 followed in late 1955 and is known as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/356-a/">Porsche 356 A</a>.

The first generation of the Porsche 356 is referred to as the Porsche 356 Pre-A and runs from 1948 through 1955. Starting life with a batch…

356 "Pre A"

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Porsche 356 A

Following its&nbsp;initial release as&nbsp;the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/pre-a/">Pre-A 356</a>, the Porsche 356 A was released&nbsp;in late 1955. With numerous small but significant changes, the 356 A was introduced with the&nbsp;internal factory designation&nbsp;&quot;Type 1&quot;, giving rise to its nickname &quot;T1&quot; among enthusiasts.&nbsp; Body styles included <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/356-a/coupe/">coupe</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/356-a/cabriolet/">cabriolet</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/356-a/speedster/">Speedster</a>. For the coupe and cabriolet, exterior changes included a curved windshield that replaced the &ldquo;bent&rdquo; windshield of the Pre-A model. The other major change was to the interior dashboard that now had a padded top and a more modern look.&nbsp;Engine displacement included the 1300 cc motor, but most were equipped with the 1600 cc motor&nbsp;which also could be had as a &ldquo;Super&rdquo; version. In early 1957 a second revision of the 356 A was produced, known as Type 2 (or T2). In late 1958 the Speedster was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/356-a/convertible-d/">Convertible D</a>, the &ldquo;D&rdquo; denoted the coachbuilder Drauz. It had a few more creature comforts, most significantly roll up windows. The exotic four cam race inspired motor also became available in the A. 356&rsquo;s so equipped are denoted as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/356-a/carrera/">356 A Carrera</a>. The 356 A generation was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/356-b/">Porsche 356 B</a> in late 1959.

Following its initial release as the Pre-A 356, the Porsche 356 A was released in late 1955. With numerous small but significant changes,…

356 A

Porsche 356 B

In late 1959 significant styling and technical refinements gave rise to the 356 B (a T5 body type).&nbsp;A unique &quot;Karmann hardtop&quot; or &quot;notchback&quot; 356 B model was produced in 1961 and 1962. The mid-1962 356 B model was changed to the T6 body type, sporting twin engine lid grilles, an external fuel filler in the right front wing/fender, and a larger rear window in the coup&eacute;. Notably, the Porsche factory did not call attention to these quite visible changes with a different model designation. However, by late 1963, when the T6 got disc brakes, with no other visible alterations, they called it the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/356-c/">356 C</a>.

In late 1959 significant styling and technical refinements gave rise to the 356 B (a T5 body type). A unique "Karmann hardtop" or…

356 B

Porsche 356 C

The last revision of the 356 was the 356 C introduced in late 1963, featuring&nbsp;disc brakes all around, along with an&nbsp;option for a more&nbsp;powerful pushrod engine&nbsp;known as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/356-c/sc/">356 SC</a>. Production of the 356 peaked at 14,151 cars in 1964, the year that its successor, the new <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/">911</a>, was introduced to the US market (it was introduced slightly earlier in Europe). The company continued to sell the 356 C in North America through 1965 as demand for the model remained quite strong in the early days of the heavier and more &quot;civilized&quot; 911.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The last revision of the 356 was the 356 C introduced in late 1963, featuring disc brakes all around, along with an option for a more…

356 C

Porsche 356 Custom & Outlaw

The Porsche 356 Custom and Outlaw&nbsp;market includes original 356&#39;s&nbsp;that have undergone significant exterior or mechanical modifications as compared to&nbsp;factory specs. This includes body and/or engine conversions. It does NOT include restorations and/or the addition of performance accessories.

The Porsche 356 Custom and Outlaw market includes original 356's that have undergone significant exterior or mechanical modifications as…

356 Custom & Outlaw

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Porsche 356 Replica

The original <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/">Porsche 356</a> has a history and notoriety unique in the automotive world. With originals becoming harder and more expensive to find, it is no surprise to see a burgeoning replica market. As with all replicas, re-creations, and tributes, it is hard judge to market in overall terms, so each individual car must be examined before determining value. Included here are Porsche 356 replicas produced by companies such as Beck, Vintage Speedsters, JPS Motorsports, Classic Motor Carriages, among others, typically on a custom frame or a Volkswagen Beetle chassis.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The original Porsche 356 has a history and notoriety unique in the automotive world. With originals becoming harder and more expensive to…

Vehicle	Price	Date
1957 Porsche 356A Speedster 1600 Racecar PCARMARKET Auction	$65,000 HIGH BID	Feb 20, 2020 a year ago
1964 Porsche 356C Race Car Bring A Trailer Auction	$40,501 HIGH BID	Dec 17, 2019 a year ago
1961 Porsche 356 Notchback Coupe PCARMARKET Auction	$93,000 SOLD	Oct 25, 2019 a year ago
1961 Porsche 356B Race Car Bring A Trailer Auction	$53,000 SOLD	Oct 18, 2019 a year ago
1957 Porsche 356A Race Car Bring A Trailer Auction	$59,000 SOLD	May 28, 2019 2 years ago
1961 Porsche 356B Notchback Race Car Bring A Trailer Auction	$85,000 HIGH BID	Jan 21, 2019 2 years ago
1965 Porsche 356C Race Car Mecum Monterey (2018) Lot #T119	$62,000 HIGH BID	Aug 23, 2018 3 years ago
1963 Porsche 356 B Coupé Modifié Compétition Artcurial (EU) Le Mans Classic (2016) Lot #189	€73,904 SOLD	Jul 09, 2016 5 years ago

Porsche 356 Race Cars (1948 to 1965)

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