Porsche 356 A 1600 Convertible D
Highlights
- Rare 356A (T2) Convertible D
- Ivory (5704 B)
- 84,296 miles
1959 Porsche 356A (T2) Convertible D
Chassis no. 86078 – Exterior color: Ivory (5704 B) – Interior color: Brown – ODOMETER: 84,296 miles – Engine N0. 83527 – Transmission No. 26620
In July of 1958, Porsche sent a letter to all of its foreign distributors stating that the Speedster which had been designed specifically to fill the demand for a low-cost, stripped-down sporting convertible for the United States had not been all received elsewhere. The letter also informed that a new model was going to be introduced in 1959 and would be manufactured by Karosseriewerke Drauz of Heilbronn, Germany. Its styling was reminiscent of the Speedster while offering the comfort and amenities of a Cabriolet- specifically wind-up glass windows in place of side curtains, a taller, more angular, and less raked windshield with a taller convertible top to match, and a more luxurious interior with coupe seats as standard. The earlier “bee-hive” tail lamps were replaced by larger teardrop-shaped tail lights, and the U.S.-destined cars received front and rear bumper guards with over riders.