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The Porsche 356 is a sports car that was first produced by Austrian company Porsche Konstruktionen GesmbH (1948–1949), and then by German company Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche GmbH (1950–1965). It was Porsche's first production automobile.
The Porsche 356/356A parts codes and diagrams are invaluable tool for anybody looking to find the right part for their 1950 – 1959 model year Porsche 356 or Porsche 356A. As always these Porsche spare parts catalogs are free to download and use.
There are several important numbers to identify a 356 engine. The first, and most obvious one, is the serial number, which uniquely identifies each engine. It is on the “third piece” of the case, or timing cover, below the generator stand (or on the generator stand if you have an early 2-piece engine case).
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The subsequent generation of the 356 followed in late 1955 and is known as the Porsche 356 A. Beginning in 1954, a new version of the Pre A 356 was introduced that is now known as the Porsche 356 Pre-A Carrera, with a powerful engine that was available in coupe, cabriolet, and Speedster variants.
May 23, 2023 · The Porsche 356 paved the way for a sports car giant. Dale Miller. 23 May 2023. The iconic Speedster, the brainchild of Max Hoffman and Ferry Porsche, is much sought after by collectors. A $2995 investment in the late 1950s, it will cost you 100 times that to buy one today. Marc Urbano.
Look at these three 356 GTs. Cam Ingram of Road Scholars schools us on a few of the ultimate 356s: a 1961 Porsche 356B Super 90 GT; a 1964 Porsche 356 SC/GT; and a 1962 Porsche 356B GT.
The Porsche 356 was the company's first production car. It was a lightweight and nimble handling rear-engine rear-wheel-drive 2 door sports car available in hardtop and convertible configurations. Design innovations continued during the years of manufacture, contributing to its motorsports success and popularity.
