1959 Porsche 356A Cabriolet
Chassis No. 151812
Engine No. 73618
Transmission No. 26888
Body No. 812
A Wonderful 356A Convertible in Rare as Delivered Amalfi Blue over
Red Livery
Numbers Matching Engine, Transmission & Stamped Body Panels
Includes Porsche Kardex, Porsche Certificate of Authenticity &
History File
Known History from New with Limited Ownership
Benefitting from Recent Restoration of the Paint & Upholstery
Includes Tool Kit, Manual, Jack & Spare Tire Assembly
The 356 model line expanded and evolved throughout the 1950s and
quickly gained an enthusiastic following with each subsequent new
variant. Mechanical improvements and additional comfort increased
drivability. Further changes took place in 1958 with new steering
and the now twin carbureted, 1,600 cc engine reverting back to
standard bearings and cast-iron cylinders. With their beautifully
minimalistic design and carefree drivability, 356A's and Pre-A's
have become highly sought after and truly represent the core
essence of Porsche.
A Charming 356A Cabriolet Unlike Any Other...
Offered here is a sporting example of the final model year 356 A
Cabriolet. 151812 was completed on March 26, 1959 as a U.S.
specification Ruetter Cabriolet, distributed by Hoffman Motor Car
Company of New York, wearing Amalfi Blue / Silver Metallic paint
over Red Leatherette and Corduroy upholstery - a unique color
combination that we have yet to find on another car. Optional
equipment included USA bumpers, Dunlop tires and "Boge" shock
absorbers - All confirmed by accompanying Porsche Kardex and
Certificate of Authenticity.
As a near lifelong Texas car, this Cabriolet is said to have had
just 4 owners from new with a written summary of the 356's history
compiled by it most previous caretaker on file. The charming 356
was reportedly originally owned by the wife of the Porsche dealer
in San Antonio and then passed through a large collection in Texas.
Residency includes Houston, Austin, San Antonio and California.
Over the last few decades the Porsche has received cosmetic and
mechanical freshening as needed, and appears very honest
throughout. The original (812) stamped bonnet and (12) decklid
remain fitted, along with date coded wheels (5/59 x3, 6/59 x1 &
5/57 x1). Renowned Texas (Pebble Beach winning) restorer Jeff's
Resurrections performed a repaint in 2019 to the Amalfi Blue paint,
the top was also replaced (at the time of paint) with a Robbins
zip-out window, while preserving the original headliner and Reutter
frame (67349). A matching top boot in German tan with correct
matching weave completes the open-air look. Autos International
provided the gorgeous leather upholstery and oatmeal wool square
weave carpeting in recent years, while Porsche upholstery
specialist GTS Classics installed the correct corduroy seat inserts
in 2019.
A matching spare tire assembly with leather strap resides up front,
along with a concours quality jack and complete tool kit, while the
engine bay is very tidy and largely correct, displaying its
original numbers-matching powerplant. Over the years, an arid
central Texas environment has treated 151812's chassis very well,
which appears original from front to tail with an additional
coating, as expected.
Acceleration and shifting are beautifully dialed in, with a recent
May 2018 service, including new Boge shocks, battery, ignition
consumables, as well as a rebuild and tune of the Zenith
carburetors. A truly versatile instrument for nearly any vintage
automotive event - in unique factory form, this 1959 Porsche 356A
1600 Reutter Cabriolet offers many possibilities to its next
caretaker and is now available for worldwide purchase and delivery
from our Houston, Texas showroom.
To learn more about this vehicle, please contact our sales
department at (281) 497-1000 or
[email protected]
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