Porsche 356 A 1600 Super
Highlights
- Final model year of the Porsche 356A with factory Speedster gearbox
- Four-owner California car retaining its original black license plates, current ownership since 1990
- Award Winner with extensive original literature, service records, ownership history, and concours documentation
Among the most refined iterations of Porsche’s original sports car, the 1959 model year represents the final evolution of the A-series before the introduction of the 356B. Incorporating years of continuous engineering development while retaining the elegant styling of the early 356, these late A-series cars strike a balance between early Porsche character and everyday usability that has long made them favorites among enthusiasts.
Factory records indicate this example was imported to the United States through Max Hoffman on September 23, 1958. Its original Porsche service booklet identifies its first owner as Jack Fields of Burlingame, California, and records the same September 23, 1958 purchase date. The car subsequently passed to Lewis Haviland of Palos Verdes, California, followed by Lester Johnson, also of Palos Verdes.
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