Porsche 356 A 1600

The vehicle in detail

According to a copy of its Porsche Kardex, this late-production Porsche 356 A Coupe was completed on June 26, 1959, finished in Rubinrot (Ruby Red) over Brown Leatherette. Equipped with US-market bumpers, instruments, and lighting, it was originally sold through Hoffman Motors in New York, Porsche’s official North American distributor.

A longtime California car, this A Coupe was discovered in the mid-1990s by noted Porsche specialist Dirk Layer. At the time, it remained in well-preserved, largely original condition, still registered on its 1963-issue black California plates and showing approximately 45,000 miles. Since the late 1990s, the 356 has been regularly driven and maintained by two dedicated collectors, as evidenced by service records in the car’s file. Offered today from a Northern California collection and showing just under 70,000 miles, it presents beautifully, with the unmistakable charm of a well-kept, largely unrestored example that has never required a full restoration.

Importantly, this A Coupe retains its original matching-numbers engine and transaxle – confirmed by both the Kardex and Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. It is offered with desirable accessories and documentation, including a Reutter luggage rack, radio, partial tool kit, owner’s manual, service book, technical data and maintenance booklets. A rare find in this condition, this final-year 356 A Coupe deserves serious consideration.