1958 Porsche 356A SUPER Cabriolet
- Engine Size
- 1600 Super
- Transmission Type
- 4 Speed Manual
- Body Style
- Convertible
- Miles
- 161
- Vin
- 150793
- Stock
- Po3515
1958 Porsche 356A T2 SUPER Cabriolet
European Collectibles did an exquisite restoration on this 1958 356A SUPER Cabriolet over a 24-month period from 2016 to 2018. During the restoration, this 356 was completely disassembled so that every aspect could be properly addressed. Everything has been rebuilt including the 1600cc engine, 644 manual 4-speed transmission, and drum brake system. Offered with tools, books, boot cover and Certificate of Authenticity from Porsche confirming matching decks, doors and drive-line. Truly one of the best 1958 Cabriolets that you will find with no issues. Everything has been restored including engine, transmission, brakes, chrome, paint undercarriage and interior. Finished in a beautiful period correct color combination. I true dream to drive!
T2 body, 75 horsepower, 1,582cc OHV air-cooled horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine with dual Zenith carburetors, four-speed manual 644 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.
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
- Gasoline
- Engine Size
- 1600 Super
- Fuel Specification
- —
Body
- Body Color
- Black
- Body Style
- Convertible
- Doors
- 2
- Paint Type
- —
Basic
- Year
- 1958
- Make
- Porsche
- Model
- 356A
- Miles
- 161
Interior
- Interior Color
- Red
- Secondary Interior Color
- —
- Seating Type
- —
- Seat Material
- —
- Shifter Type
- —
- Center Console
- No