Car & Classic Premium Dealer

Autostorico

Oxfordshire Henley on Thames or 01491 - wailington

1959 PORSCHE 356 A CONVERTIBLE D For Sale

Many purists see the Convertible D as the “Holy Grail” of the Porsche 356 production due to its very limited production numbers with just 1, 330 produced between August 1958 and September 1959. The Convertible D was introduced as an interim step prior to the arrival of the new 356 B Roadster in 1960. This was due to a decline in sales of the by then four year old Porsche 356 Speedster. The new car offered buyers Speedster like styling but with the added practicality of wind up side windows, taller windscreen, Improved hood and more luxurious interior including new padded seats. The D was to be built on the Speedster chassis however due to Porsche’s preferred coachbuilder, Rutter struggling to keep up with the increased demand, Porsche sub-contracted cabriolet body construction to a number of different coachbuilders. Convertible D production was undertaken by Drauz of Heilbronn, hence the “D” suffix. New, and larger, teardrop rear lights and front and rear bumpers finished the improved exterior styling. Porsche described the new car in their sales literature as a “dynamic car of beautiful proportions. Extra light and low in design for competition and pleasure driving”. Power comes from a four cylinder 1582 cc air cooled, horizontally opposed, Type 616/ 1 engine with twin Solex carburettors, offering spritely performance with a 0-60 mph of 14 secs and a top speed in excess of 100 mph. Other notable specification highlights included; Four speed manual gearbox, Independent front suspension with torsion bars, trailing arms and tubular shock absorbers, Independent swing axle rear suspension with torsion bars, radius arms and tubular shock absorbers. Four large brake drums give the car its effective stopping capabilities. 
 
The Porsche 356 Convertible D offered here at Autostorico is Chassis No: 85875. This exquisite 356 is finished in its original Ruby Red with Tan leather interior. Supplied new by Rittersbacher of Kaiserslautern and registered in January 1959, this stunning example left European shores and spent a considerable amount of its life in the USA, before returning to the United Kingdom in 2013. The car has benefited from a recent full nut and bolt, no expense spared, restoration including bare metal re-spray, full mechanical overhaul including the engine, gearbox, suspension and braking system. Fully re-trimmed interior including coco overmats, New hood and re-chromed bright work. Having recently undergone a full service by marque specialist Maxted Page of Halstead Essex this near concours example must be the finest 356 D on the market today.

Supplied with a current  V5 registration certificate, Copy of the Porsche Cardex, Photographic record of the restoration and various invoices.
 
Viewing strictly by appointment only.





This advert has now been removed through sale or otherwise.
Please see the list below for similar live adverts.

Similar Adverts

In last stage of complete nut and bolt restoration,factory numbered panels all over,original gearbox,587/1 correct engine,absolute stunning bodywork and factory ruby red paintwork with black full leather,big gas tank 70 litre,electric sunroof(1 of 32),documented restoration.

25 Mar 2024
Germany

Purchased new in 28/03/02 (RG02 OZO), boasting 316 bhp this 996.2 C4 “facelift” 911 with the improved front and rear bumpers will accelerate from 0-60 in 5.0s / 4.9 (depending where you look) and a top speed of 177mph. Original options list include : 139 left heated seat. 340 right heated seat. 265 anti dazzle mirror. ...

93,250
21 Mar 2024
Hampshire
27
Picture of 2006 Iconic 387 Speedster - For Sale

ICONIC 387 Speedster Iconic Autobody 387 Speedster Homage . BESPOKE COACH BUILT ON THE PORSCHE 987 BOXSTER PLATFORM . SPEEDSTER 356 INSPIRED, RETRO STYLED . MODERN DRIVETRAIN MASTERPIECE . Built from a 52035 Mile , 2006, 2.7L , Manual Porsche 987 . Finished in a stunning Porsche Arctic Silver metallic ...

52,035
22 Mar 2024
Essex
Premium Dealer (see stock)
1
10
Picture of 1953 Porsche Pre-A 1500 - For Sale

Porsche 356 Pre-A Coupe in excellent condition. Building year 1953, chassis number *51009*. Delivered new to dealer Hoffman in 1953. We bought the car completely dismantled on an auction in Italy where it stood in a warehouse for over 15 years. Restored with correct two-piece type engine (very rare). The engine number ...

22 Mar 2024
Belgium
Premium Dealer (see stock)

To restore, it's almost complete. From USA (Florida), all duties for EU are paid in Holland. We can restore the car and do the registration. Price on request. The informations about this advertisement are only indicative and aren’t binding, the customer has to check the real conditions of the car. Carrozzeria ...

100,000
22 Mar 2024
Italy

PORSCHE 911 993 C2S 1997 RHD COUPE We have been asked to advertise this stunning example of the 993 C2S for sale on behalf of our customer. The car was first registered in 1997, RHD coupe with an original high spec, Ocean Blue metallic finish with ruche leather cashmere beige / black interior, full 8 way electric seats, ...

86,483
28 Mar 2024
Dorset
20
Picture of 1962 Porsche 356 B T6 Notchback Karmann coupe - For Sale

The notchbacks actually started out from the factory as cabriolets. The first built 1961 Karmann notchback T5’s were Reutter cabriolets that had hard tops welded on permanently. A total of 2290 of these cars were built. These were the very first Porsche’s built by Karmann, but were not badged on the right side fender ...

8 Mar 2024
Belgium
Premium Dealer (see stock)

For sale my 1999 911 3.4 manual box. 75k miles full service history. 7.4k spent over the last 1k miles. New Engine in 2006, done 30k miles since. New Roof December 2021. New brakes and disks and rear Goodyear F1 tyres 265/35/18. Metallic black, 18” Turbo alloys, LSD, sports seats, 3 spokes steering wheel, 6CD charger, ...

75,500
9 Mar 2024
Scotland
Private

Porsche 356 AT2 COUPÉ - 1959 - Red and inside beige leather&fabric - Fully restored to new - Matching numbers - GT Préparation - Engine prepared - Disk brakes - Bucket seats - Adjustable dampers - Back cover air intakes - Central exhaust - Long lights - GT Tank - Grid lights Contact: + 33 (0)5 56 03 09 47 (French ...

21 Mar 2024
France
20
Picture of 1952 Porsche 356 Pre-A 1500 - For Sale

Built in December 1952, this Pre-A coupe with the early one-piece windscreen with distinctive profile was first registered on 1st January 1953. In 2014 the car was imported into the UK from California and registered on 1st may 2014. Before the car left California the following work was undertaken: a full body restoration ...

17 Mar 2024
Belgium
Premium Dealer (see stock)
11
Picture of 1961 Porsche 356B Carrera GT - For Sale

  Rare factory 4-cam Carrera GT delivered with Fuhrmann 4-cam engine Sole known RHD example surviving, of 3 built Period history 3rd at Macau GP, recent competition at 2021 Goodwood Revival Initial restoration by Tiziano Serratini and Arno Reinbacher Race engine and substantial recent works by Prill Porsche Classics This ...

15 Mar 2024
Hertfordshire
Premium Dealer (see stock)
11
Picture of 1961 Porsche 356B Carrera GT - For Sale

Rare factory 4-cam Carrera GT delivered with Fuhrmann 4-cam engine Sole known RHD example surviving, of 3 built Period history 3rd at Macau GP, recent competition at 2021 Goodwood Revival Initial restoration by Tiziano Serratini and Arno Reinbacher Race engine and substantial recent works by Prill Porsche Classics This ...

12 Mar 2024
London
Premium Dealer (see stock)

- Einer von nur 27 Fzg. mit elektr. Schiebedach - Sehr originale Karosserie - AT-Motor vom Carrera-Spezialisten überholt Porsche baute den 356 von 1948 bis 1965 - die letzte und stärkste Evolutionsstufe war der Carrera 2000 GS mit 130 PS ( dem sogn. Fuhrmann Motor ). Ernst Fuhrmann, der spätere Vorstandsvorsitzende, ...

11 Mar 2024
Germany

Porsche 911, 3.0 SC, Targa, 1982, the car is extra preserved, in excellent condition, the engine is completely new, no rust, not broken.<br><br>

140,000
6 Feb 2024
Croatia
Private

- Hervorragende Karosseriebeschaffenheit - Aus bekannter Porsche Sammlung - „Reutter“ Zertifikat Beschreibung: Bei dem hier präsentierten 356 B Coupé handelt es sich um eine späte Ausführung, die bereits mit der T6 Karosserie (vom Typ C) versehen wurde. Ursprünglich wurde das Fahrzeug in die USA geliefert ...

21,667
11 Mar 2024
Germany

- Umfangreich teilrestauriert - Sehr schöner Zustand - Herausragende Fahreigenschaften Beschreibung: Maxie Hoffman, der erfolgreichste Porsche Verkäufer in den USA, hat 1952 die Idee eine leichte, offene und besonders sportliche Version des 356 nach Amerika zu bringen und lässt den „American Roadster“ entwickeln. ...

11 Mar 2024
Germany

1991 Porsche 911/964 Carrera RS lightweight, 18000 miles from and in excellent condition, finished in stunning guards red with the perfect duo tone black and grey fixed Recaros , total Porsche certified authenticity, factory standard mechanically, Recent £20,000 plus mechanical recommissioning car is simply stunning, ...

18,000
23 Mar 2024
Staffordshire
Private

Nut and bolt restoration. Exterior, mechanics and engine. Only original seats are preserved from restoration. Hundreds of pics available from all the process.<br><br>As new. Matching numbers and matching colour as per Porsche Certificate. Long term ownership in the US by a well known collector. Paid EU taxes when imported ...

76,260
24 Mar 2024
Greece
Private

For sale is my beautiful 2002 Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 2 Tiptronic S Cabrio, an outstanding low mileage example of this desirable model in the very rare Polar Silver exterior colour with Metropole Blue interior and hood. Being my first Porsche I looked long and hard to find an exceptional example with provenance to ...

69,500
25 Mar 2024
Nottinghamshire
Private