1956 – 1958 Porsche 356A/1600 Speedster Technical Specifications Production Years 1956 – 1958 Released At 1955 Frankfurt Motor Show Built...
1956 – 1959 Porsche 356A/1600 Cabriolet Technical Specifications Production Years 1956 – 1958 Released At 1955 Frankfurt Motor Show Built...
1956 – 1959 Porsche 356A/1600 Coupe Technical Specifications Production Years 1956 – 1958 Released At 1955 Frankfurt Motor Show Built...
1959 Porsche 356A/1600 Convertible D Technical Specifications Model Year 1959 Built At Stuttgart, Germany Body Stylist Erwin Komenda Coachbuilder Drauz...
1956 – 1959 Porsche 356A/1600 Coupe Pictures & Gallery...
1959 Porsche 356A/1600 Convertible D Pictures & Gallery...
1956 – 1959 Porsche 356A/1600 Cabriolet Pictures & Gallery...
The original Porsche Carrera Zagato Speedster, the first Zagato bodied Porsche of the brand’s history, was built in 1958 for French gentleman driver and expert Porsche pilot Claude Storez, one of the best French pilots of that time. He started his career in early 50s and became soon a skilled pilot. In late ’57 he was looking for the “ultimate” 356 for the 1958 races season. He put an order to Porsche AG for a 356 A Speedster (the lightest version available) with a Carrera engine and GS specs (the most powerful at that time).
1958 – 1959 Porsche 356A/1600GS Carrera GT Coupé Pictures & Gallery...
1958 – 1959 Porsche 356A/1600 Super GT Speedster Pictures & Gallery...
1956 – 1958 Porsche 356A/1600 Speedster Pictures & Gallery ...
Despite looking outwardly similar to the preceding models, Porsche thoroughly updated their 356 line in 1956 and called their new model the 356A. At the core, this included a larger 1600 cc engine, but also a curved-glass windshield and a thoroughly revised suspension. At the 1955 Frankfurt Motor Show in September of 1955, Porsche released the 356A/1600 to the world with cabriolet, coupe and speedster bodies from Reutter. Produced in 1959 only, the Porsche 356 Convertible D was the replacement for the 356 A Speedster, which was discontinued after 1958.