Porsche 356 A 1600 Super

The vehicle in detail

Debuting for the 1955 model year, the Porsche 356 A marked a significant evolution of the marque’s first production sports car. Subtle body revisions introduced a one-piece curved windshield, cleaner detailing, and, from 1957 onward, teardrop taillamps.

One of approximately 2,743 coupes built for the 1959 model year, this Porsche 356 A was completed on May 22, 1959. Finished in Meissen Blue, it was equipped with the 75 hp type 616/2 Super engine and US-specification equipment. A copy of its Kardex on file notes delivery to Hoffman Motors of New York, and sale to first owner Tommy Miller of Phoenix, Arizona.

Circa 2006, this 356 was acquired by Mr. Neilson, an Oregon-based Porsche collector. Seeking open-air motoring, he sourced a rare Golde sliding sunroof and around 2010 began a largely self-performed restoration, with specialist support when needed. During this work, the car was refinished in its current Aquamarine Blue. In 2020, marque specialist European Collectibles of Costa Mesa, California performed additional work, including a fresh application of Wurth undercoating to the undercarriage, partial reupholstering, and an inspection of the mechanical systems. Purchased by Tommy Trabue in October 2021, this 356 retains chassis-corresponding body panels, a matching-numbers engine, and numerous date-coded components.