2025 |
Pebble Beach Auctions1959 Porsche 356 A Coupe
Coachwork by Reutter
Estimate
$175,000 - $225,000| Without Reserve
Chassis
108257
Engine
74864
Car Highlights
An Outstanding 356 Coupe from the Final Year of “A” Production
Delivered New to the US Finished in Ruby Red over Brown Leatherette
Black-Plate California Car in Well-Kept, Largely Unrestored Condition
Retains Matching-Numbers Engine and Transaxle per Porsche Kardex
Offered with Owner’s Manual, Warranty Book, Tool Kit, and Records
Technical Specs
1,582 CC Type 616/1 Flat 4-Cylinder Engine
Twin Zenith 32 NDIX Carburetors
60 BHP at 4,500 RPM
4-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
Front and Rear Fully Independent Torsion Bar Suspension with Shock Absorbers
According to a copy of its Porsche Kardex, this late-production Porsche 356 A Coupe was completed on June 26, 1959, finished in Rubinrot (Ruby Red) over Brown Leatherette. Equipped with US-market bumpers, instruments, and lighting, it was originally sold through Hoffman Motors in New York, Porsche’s official North American distributor.
A longtime California car, this A Coupe was discovered in the mid-1990s by noted Porsche specialist Dirk Layer. At the time, it remained in well-preserved, largely original condition, still registered on its 1963-issue black California plates and showing approximately 45,000 miles. Since the late 1990s, the 356 has been regularly driven and maintained by two dedicated collectors, as evidenced by service records in the car’s file. Offered today from a Northern California collection and showing just under 70,000 miles, it presents beautifully, with the unmistakable charm of a well-kept, largely unrestored example that has never required a full restoration.
Importantly, this A Coupe retains its original matching-numbers engine and transaxle – confirmed by both the Kardex and Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. It is offered with desirable accessories and documentation, including a Reutter luggage rack, radio, partial tool kit, owner’s manual, service book, technical data and maintenance booklets. A rare find in this condition, this final-year 356 A Coupe deserves serious consideration.