24552 1959 Porsche 356A Convertible D (Astoria, NY)

24552 1959 Porsche 356A Convertible D

Extremely Rare Discovery 1959 Porsche 356A 1600 Convertible D with Coachwork by Drauz and Matching Numbers This 1959 Porsche 356A Convertible D 1600 with Coachwork by Drauz is an extremely rare and desirable find that s been tucked away patiently awaiting complete restoration for many years. Blue with red interior and balck soft-top. This 1959 Porsche 356 Convertible D is one of Porsche s rarest production models with only 1 331 Convertible Ds built between August 1958 and September 1959. The Convertible D was introduced as an interim step before the arrival of the 356 B Roadster in 1960. The new car would offer buyers Speedster-like styling but it added such amenities as a wind-up door glass in place of side curtains a taller windshield a better top and a more luxurious interior. New and larger teardrop-shaped taillights would replace the earlier bee-hive style lamps and U.S. cars were fitted with front and rear bumper guards and over-riders. The Drauz-built convertible has become one of the most sought-after models in the world of early four-cylinder Porsches. The D is far more comfortable than a Speedster and magnitudes scarcer than the 356 B Roadster that appeared in 1960. This matching numbers example represents the ideal candidate for restoration and is not to be overlooked by any passionate collector or enthusiast of the marque. Matching numbers Highly original example The ideal restoration candidate One of Porsche s rarest production models One of only 1 331 Convertible Ds Speedster good looks with Cabriolet practicality Price 129 500