1958 Porsche 356A SUPER Cabriolet
- Engine Size
- 1600 cc
- Transmission Type
- 4 Speed Manual
- Body Style
- Convertible
- Miles
- 79,556
- Vin
- 150459
- Stock
- Po3631
1958 Porsche 356A T2 SUPER Cabriolet VIN 150459
Beautifully restored 356A Cabriolet finished in 2013. During the restoration, this 356 was completely disassembled so that every aspect could be properly addressed. Everything has been rebuilt including the 1600cc engine, 741 manual 4-speed transmission, and four-wheel drum brake system. Offered with tools, books, boot cover and Certificate of Authenticity from Porsche confirming matching decks, doors. Options include US over rider bumpers, luggage rack, headrest, deluxe horn ring, Blaupunkt AM/FM radio, and antenna, Truly one of the best driving 356A Cabriolets that you will find. Finished in the original exterior color Silver Metallic. A true dream to drive!
Specification
T2 body, 75 horsepower, 1,582cc OHV air-cooled horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine with dual Zenith 32 carburetors, four-speed manual transmission, independent front suspension with laminated torsion bars, parallel trailing arms, and tubular shock absorbers, independent rear swing axles with torsion bars and tubular shock absorbers, and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase: 82.7 in.
History
Porsche has the Speedster to thank for their success in the United States. But there was the luxury version was called the 356A Convertible available for nearly $1,000 more, which included a padded headliner, reclining front seats, rear seat bench, clock, glove box, the cigarette lighter, dash light, side vent windows & roll-up windows.
It could be argued that Porsche sales might not have ever taken off in the fiercely competitive U.S. market. Boasting creature comforts with excellent driving characteristics, it helped cement Porsche's reputation in the United States and earned it a hugely desirable portion of the sports car market at a time when the motto of most British marques was “export or die.”
Engine
- Engine Type
- —
- Engine Size
- 1600 cc
- Fuel Specification
- —
Body
- Body Color
- Silver
- Body Style
- Convertible
- Doors
- 2
- Paint Type
- —
Basic
- Year
- 1958
- Make
- Porsche
- Model
- 356A
- Miles
- 79,556
Interior
- Interior Color
- Black
- Secondary Interior Color
- —
- Seating Type
- —
- Seat Material
- —
- Shifter Type
- —
- Center Console
- No