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Colour: Green Cylinders: 4; 1,582cc Gears: 4 + reverse Power: 60bhp (DIN) Produced: 1955-1959 (356A) Production: 21,045 (356A all types) ‘The people at the Porsche factory all had a different outlook on car manufacturing compared to most factories. To them motoring was something to enjoy and the Porsche was a car to motor in… A whole new scene was growing, of smooth, quiet well-sprung, comfortable sports cars that really went and really handled.’ – Denis Jenkinson, Porsche 356. Having commenced manufacture in November 1948 with a short run of aluminium-bodied cars built at Gmünd in Austria, Porsche began volume production of the steel-bodied 356 sports car back at its old Zuffenhausen base in 1950. The switch to steel had been necessitated by the fact that Reutter Karosserie, which had been contracted to make the bodies, had no prior experience of welding aluminium. Porsche and Reutter had collaborated in pre-war days and were close neighbours, which was fortunate as Porsche had to rent part of the coachbuilder’s works while its own factory was got ready. The very first prototype, the mid-engined 356/1, had been an open design and Cabriolets were manufactured right from the start of 356 production, 23 of the 46 Gmünd-built alloy cars having been completed with some form of open-top coachwork. The majority of these were bodied by Beutler, of Switzerland but when production of the steel 356 commenced, Glaser was entrusted with building the cabriolet body while Reutter Karosserie manufactured the coupé, although as production increased Reutter turned to building cabriolets also. The 356A was an evolutionary development of the original 356 and commenced production early in 1956. Its most important new features were the adoption of a one-piece curved windscreen and 15” wheels, while rubbing strakes were added to the sills. The 1,600cc engine was adopted as standard. Sold new in the USA on 30th November 1956, this car subsequently spent 32 years of its life (1971-2003) in California in the ownership of Ed Yellig. In email correspondence with the current owner (copies available) Yellig recalls that he bought the car in San Francisco while serving as an officer in the US Navy, and that the non-stock Weber carburettors were already fitted. An obviously dedicated Porsche enthusiast, Yellig reveals that the car was always kept garaged and that he had the engine rebuilt on three occasions, the last being in 1982 when the car was completely restored, and enjoyed driving it for 15 or more years thereafter. The car was acquired by the current owner in 2003. Since coming into the vendor’s care the Porsche has benefited from extensive restoration, which was carried out between 2005 and 2007. The engine has covered only 5,000 kilometres since being rebuilt, while the entire clutch mechanism was replaced in 2006 and the gearbox overhauled in 2007. Part renewed include the windscreen, rubber seals, fuel pump, convertible hood, exhaust system, tyres, battery and speedometer, while the brakes have been overhauled, the brightwork re-chromed, and the body rust-proofed and repainted in its original Vert Lagon (lagoon green). The original interior remains in very good condition, featuring a clock and in-period radio. The car comes complete with a set of hand luggage, while accompanying documentation includes a substantial file of restoration invoices and photographs; original build details (from Porsche France); French Carte Grise and fresh Contrôle Technique. • Superbly restored condition • Original interior • Iconic model 1956 Porsche 356A T1 1600 Cabriolet Carrosserie de Reutter Châssis no. 61465 Moteur no. 63654 Couleur : Verte Cylindres : 4 / 1 582 cm3 Vitesses : 4 + marche arrière Puissance : 61 ch (DIN) Années de production : 1955-1959 (356A) Unités produites : 21 045 (356A tous types) « Les gens de l’usine Porsche avait une vision différente des autres usines sur la fabrication d’une voiture. Pour eux, l’automobile avait quelque chose de jouiss