Vehicle Description
1959 Porsche 356A T2 Sunroof Coupe
• Chassis No. 107384
• Engine No. 73902 - Matching
• Transmission No. 27271
• Original color combo Meissen Blue/Red
Factory Sunroof T2 Coupe finished in its original color combination
of Meissen Blue over a Red leatherette interior with Oatmeal German
square weave carpets. Beautifully condition and well sorted
mechanically, with the matching engine and transmission, per the
Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. This 356A was delivered with
many desirable options including a manual sunroof, headrests,
silver metallic luggage rack, U.S. overrider bumpers, an outside
mirror, Becker Europa radio, antenna, and chrome wheels,
The paintwork benefits from a bare metal respray in the original
color of Meissen Blue by a recognized marque specialist, with great
gaps, and panel fit. Original stamped body panels include the front
and rear decklid both stamped "384", and the fuel tank is
date-coded 59. Other authentic details include original turn signal
housings, taillight housings, shine-up license plate light, and a
period-correct red-tip Hirschmann antenna with U.S overriders
bumpers. The interior is well-preserved with VDO instrumentation, a
factory VDM steering wheel with deluxe horn ring, and
period-correct high-fidelity radio. The manual sunroof has the
original Golde turn handle. The silver painted 4.5" x 15" wheels
with Baby Moon hubcaps are mounted to Vredestein Sprint Classic 165
15 tires (2024). The undercarriage is solid and rust-free, and the
floor pans were stripped to bare metal and fully detailed to
show-level condition.
European Collectibles sold this 356A to its current owner in 2015
who has continued to maintain it since. In 2020, Patrick
Motorsports serviced the 356, replacing sump plate gaskets, valve
cover gaskets, the fuel filter, and adjusting the front wheel
bearings. In 2024, the original Zenith carburetors were
professionally rebuilt by 356 Carb Rescue. Most recently, this 356
was fully detailed, and tuned, by European Collectibles.
Mechanically, this 356A is in excellent condition and is a pleasure
to drive. Powered by the matching 1600cc Normal air-cooled
flat-four engine (Type 1600) delivering 60 horsepower with dual
Zenith carburetors. A four-speed manual transmission (Type 716)
shifts smoothly, with a four-wheel hydraulic drum braking system.
Offered with a jack, tool kit, owner's manual, Porsche Certificate
of Authenticity, service records and a spare wheel. This 1959
Porsche 356A T2 Sunroof Coupe represents a rare opportunity to
acquire a matching-number example in the original color
combination, equipped with one of the most sought-after options of
the era a factory sunroof.
