Vehicle Description
1956 Porsche T-1 356A Coupe - Completed April 26, 1956
Matching numbers per Certificate of Authenticity and finished in
correct color combination Lago Green Metallic with a Beige interior
with aluminum Rudge wheels! Same owner for the past 11 years with
receipts and paper work for all service done, the original engine
(60 horse power) was completely rebuilt 2,264 miles ago in 2008 and
runs excellent with smooth shifting manual 4-speed 644 transmission
and 4-wheel drum brakes. Solid & rust free floor pans. Extremely
well maintained & ready to enjoyed!
History
In late 1955, with numerous small but significant changes, the 356
A was introduced. Its internal factory designation, "Type 1", gave
rise to its nickname "T1" among enthusiasts. In the US 1,200 early
356s had been badged as the "Continental" and then a further 156
from autumn 1955 to January 1956 as an even rarer T1 "European"
variant after which it reverted to its numerical 356 designation.
In early 1957 a second revision of the 356 A was produced, known as
Type 2 (or T2). 356A Coupes have been extremely hard to find!
