Porsche 356
The Porsche 356 was the first production car from Porsche. Earlier cars designed by the company included Cisitalia Grand Prix race car, the Volkswagen Beetle, and Auto Union Grand Prix cars, but it was the 356 that changed things forever for sports car enthusiasts the world over. Ferdinand Porsche, Sr. founded the company that still bears his name, but it was his son Ferdinand, widely known as Ferry, who created the Porsche we know today. In the early years after WWII, the 356 was the car that made Porsche famous. See our Porsche 356 Research Hub
Porsche 356B/1600GS Carrera GTL Abarth (1960 – 1961)
In keeping with FIA regulations, Porsche created a new lightweight 356 with help from Abarth
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Porsche 356 A 1600 (1956 – 1959)
Released in September of 1955, the 356A/1600 came in cabriolet, coupe and speedster bodies from Reutter.
Porsche 356 C 1600 C (1964 – 1965)
The last revision of the 356 was the 356 C introduced for the 1964 model year. The base version was known as the 1600 C.
Porsche 356/2 “Gmünd” Coupe (1948 – 1951)
With lessons learned from 356 No. 1, Porsche developed the 356/2 as a production-ready version.
Porsche 356 1300 Super “Pre-A” (1954 – 1955)
In 1953, the 1300 S or "Super" was introduced, and the 1,100 cc engine was dropped.
Porsche 356 A 1300 S (1956 – 1957)
The 1300 S got more power from its 1.3 Liter 8v Flat 4, at 60 bhp and more torque, now at 65 ft lbs.
Porsche’s 356 SL at Le Mans
Earning respect to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans
Porsche 356 1500 “Pre-A” Carrera (4-cam) (1955)
The 356 gets a race inspired 1500 cc four cam motor
1956 Porsche 356A Super Speedster
Factory black, and as cool as ever
1957 Porsche 356A 1500 GS/GT Carrera Speedster
The ultimate GT Speedster comes to light?
Porsche 356 A 1600 S (1956 – 1959)
With the 356A came a larger 1582 cc engine that had higher compression to take advantage of the available higher octane fuels.
Porsche 356 A 1500 GS Carrera GT (1957 – 1958)
The fastest street-legal automobile offered by the still-small German automaker in 1957
Porsches 356 SC: to preserve or improve?
Porsche’s 356 swan song proves to be a perfect starting point
Porsche 356 1500 “Pre-A” Speedster (1954 – 1955)
Max Hoffmann convinced Porsche to built the 356 Speedster. A cheaper and more sporting alternative to the Coupe and Cab.
1963 Porsche 356B Carrera 2 Sunroof Coupe
Ex-Factory Demonstrator and Press Car
Porsche 356 B 1600 (1959 – 1963)
In 1959 Porsche revealed their updated 356, the 356B. Completely revised body that was more suitable for the American market.
75 years of Porsche sports cars: Porsche celebrates a success story
Driven by Dreams exhibit opens celebrating the heritage of Porsche
Porsche 356 1100 “Pre-A” (1950 – 1954)
The first Stuttgart-built 356 have later been called as 356 Pre-A.
Porsche 356 (MY 1950-1959) – Part Catalog
Spare Parts Catalog (Porsche PET) for the Porsche 356/356A
1957 Porsche 356A Carrera 1500 GT/GT
Market Place: 356A Carrera now available
