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June 8, 1948
- Porsche had the 356/1 certified for road use on June 8, 1948, and the company uses that date, and this car, as its starting point.
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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.
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Apr 22, 2017 · On June 11, 1947, the idea was assigned project number 356 and barely a month later the preliminary design work had been completed for the elegant two-seater, so well known to us now, a tube-framed, aluminum-bodied, mid-engine roadster weighing about 1300 pounds.
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May 23, 2023 · Porsche’s first milestone, the 500th German-built 356, was celebrated on March 21, 1951. Just five months later, Porsche celebrated the 1000th 356 produced in the Zuffenhausen works. Though not intended to be a race car, the 356 won many races during its 17 years of production. Courtesy Porsche.
Jun 15, 2023 · The Porsche 356’s journey began in Gmünd, Austria, where the first few examples of the car were handcrafted. These “Pre-A” models, produced between 1948 and 1950, showcased the unique charm of limited-production vehicles, with aluminum bodies and meticulously executed craftsmanship.
Feb 17, 2017 · In 1951 power outputs jumped from 40 horsepower to 60, and displacement rose from 1100cc to as much as 1500cc. These early 356s are now some of the most collectible Porsches in history, as they represent the company’s first production car and it’s first motorsport successes.
Production started in 1948 at Gmünd, Austria where approximately 50 cars were built. In 1950 the factory relocated to. Zuffenhausen, Germany and general production of the 356 continued until April 1965, well after the replacement model 911 made its autumn 1963 debut.
The 356B started production in 1959 and ended in 1963 with a total number of 31, 539 cars being built (see for a breakdown of each type). The 1960 model of the 356B differed in appearance from the 356A model. The bumpers were raised about four inches front and rear and given a different shape.
