Porsche 356 A 1600 Super

The vehicle in detail

Introduced in 1955, the Porsche 356 A marked a key evolution of the original 356, featuring smoother bodywork and numerous technical refinements. Notable updates included a single-piece curved panoramic windscreen, integrated front indicators, revised trim details, and beginning in 1957 teardrop-style taillights.

This 1958 Porsche 356 A Coupe is finished in black over a red leatherette interior and equipped with the optional 75 hp “Super” engine. It was delivered new through Paris Porsche dealer Sonauto to US Air Force Colonel Robert D. Howell, who eventually sold it to Reece J. Dunaway of Scottsdale, Arizona. A 1958 Texas inspection sticker, along with a later Arizona sticker dated 1963 are affixed to the windshield. This 356 became a part of The Tommy Trabue Collection in April 2002, when it was acquired from Porsche collector William Sanchez.

Today, this 356 A appears to retain a high degree of originality, with a believed older repaint that has held up reasonably well over time. The cabin has been partially retrimmed yet retains an honest patina throughout. Additionally, the trunk and engine lid panels are stamped with numbers corresponding to the chassis. Significantly, the car retains its matching-numbers engine per a copy of the Kardex. Overall, this 356 A Coupe represents a well-preserved example of the refined A-series, benefiting from the desirable Super engine, period details, and long-term collector ownership.