Despite Ferdinand Porsche's early involvement in the automotive industry in the 1930s, it would take until 1949 for his name to appear on a car. While many people start small, it turns out that Porsche, looking back now, put his name for the first time on a model that has gone down in history as one of the greatest sports cars of all time, the 356.
The first models were built in collaboration with the bodybuilders at Reutter, at the old location in Stuttgart. From 1955, production took place at the factory in Zuffenhausen. The Porsche 356 was built on a platform-type chassis with an air-cooled engine in the rear. Together with a torsion bar and fully independent suspension made the car feel even sportier than the chassis would suggest. That chassis was primarily sourced from Volkswagen.
The car underwent a complete restoration a few years ago, and as expected for a car of this class, it was done to the highest standards. The body was completely stripped and expertly rebuilt, finished in beige paint. Combined with the chocolate brown leather interior, it creates an incredible combination. The bodywork is exceptionally clean, with no imperfections to be found. The wheels, hidden deep within the body, have beautiful chrome hubcaps and are in pristine condition. The rear, with its distinctive black taillights and the single grille on the hood, is extremely beautiful. The dark brown soft-top stands out when viewed from behind, accompanied by a stunning tonneau cover in the same colour.
Looking inside, the eye is drawn to a beautifully restored interior. The dark brown leather seats, the matching lacquered dashboard with the brilliant original Becker Mexico radio, and, of course, the black dials with mint green markings—all contribute to making the 356's interior truly exceptional.
This 356 is in excellent condition and is really perfect both optically and technically and comes with the necessary documentation about the past of the car. Finding another one like it, especially with such a tasteful finish, would be a rarity
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* High quality restored example by Serge Heitz in France
* 1200 km since restoration
* Special paint finishes "Ivory over Chocolate Brown" - periodically correct ex-factory for the 50s
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