• High-quality, older restoration

• One of 1331 Convertible D built

• Attractive original colour combination

• All the purity of the Porsche 356s from the 1950s

• No reserve

The 356 Convertible D was the direct descendant of the 356 Speedster, keeping its overall shape but adding some comfort features such as a taller windscreen and wind-up windows. Like its predecessor, it was aimed primarily at the North American market, and this was indeed the destination of the car we are presenting. It left the factory in May 1959 and was delivered direct to Max Hoffman, the Porsche importer in New York. This is mentioned in its build card, which also notes the fitment of US bumpers. We also have a Certificate of Title from 1972, in the name of James Clark, in Arizona; this was cancelled in 1994 when the car was imported into Germany. It remained there until 2015, when it was bought by Staffan Wittmark, who had it sent to Sweden.

The Porsche was restored during its time in the States and the way in which the work carried out has withstood the passage of time testifies to the care taken over it. The panel gaps are very satisfactory and the ‘Silbermetall’ paint, as originally specified, is superb. The front luggage compartment, with the tool kit and jack, also presents well.The rear compartment is fitted with a type 616/15 engine, the crankcase of which has no number stamped on it. Originally, the car had the engine no. 83864. The black hood is new and the attractive interior features carefully retrimmed seats in red leatherette, their original colour. The odometer reads 47,669km and a period radio rounds off this harmonious whole.

With its design which was still fluid and pure, this 356 Convertible D, finished in the same combination of colours as the 1960 Roadster in the W Collection, promises moments of great pleasure behind the wheel or at gatherings of classic cars, where it will be among the models most admired.