Vehicle Description
1958 Porsche 356A T2 SUPER Cabriolet
1st in class in Full Concour at the 33rd Annual 356 Club Southern
California Concours which was held Sunday, July 21, 2019, at the
Bella Collina Towne and Golf Club. 295.8 out of 300 possible
points. The 356 Club of Southern California Concours is the largest
356 Porsche only judged event in the world.
European Collectibles performed a full concour restoration on this
1958 356A SUPER Cabriolet over a 24-month period from 2015 to 2017.
During the restoration, this 356 was completely disassembled so
that every aspect could be properly addressed. Everything has been
rebuilt including the 1600cc SUPER engine, manual 4-speed
transmission, and drum brake system. Offered with tools, books,
boot cover and Kardex confirming matching decks, doors and SUPER
(75 horsepower) engine. Truly one of the best 1958 Cabriolets that
you will find with no issues. Everything has been restored
including engine, transmission, brakes, chrome, paint undercarriage
and interior. Finished in a beautiful period-correct color
combination. A true dream to drive!
Specifications
T2 body, 75 horsepower, 1,582cc OHV air-cooled horizontally opposed
four-cylinder engine with dual Zenith carburetors, four-speed
manual transmission, independent front suspension with laminated
torsion bars, parallel trailing arms, and tubular shock absorbers,
independent rear swing axles with torsion bars and tubular shock
absorbers, and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase: 82.7
in.
History
Porsche has the Speedster to thank for their success in the United
States. But there was the luxury version was called the 356A
Convertible available for nearly $1,000 more, which included a
padded headliner, reclining front seats, rear seat bench, clock,
glove box, the cigarette lighter, dash light, side vent windows &
roll-up windows.
It could be argued that Porsche sales might not have ever taken off
in the fiercely competitive U.S. market. Boasting creature comforts
with excellent driving characteristics, it helped cement Porsche's
reputation in the United States and earned it a hugely desirable
portion of the sports car market at a time when the motto of most
British marques was "export or die."
