24835 1959 Porsche 356 Convertible D (Astoria, NY)

24835 1959 Porsche 356 Convertible D

1959 Porsche 356 1600 Super Convertible D This 1959 Porsche 356 1600 Super 75hp Convertible D with Coachwork by Drauz is a matching numbers example and one of only 1 330 produced making it an extremely rare and desirable car. Red with black interior. The car comes solid complete and ready for straightforward restoration. Just out of long-term ownership and storage it s not currently running. An exciting discovery and the perfect west coast project car. The original Porsche 356 Speedster has become a legend but in its day it was just a bit too bare-bones for some customers. Porsche s answer was the 356A Convertible D D referring to Drauz the German coachbuilder that produced the new car s bodywork. The new car featured a higher windshield and wind-up door windows for enhanced weather protection as well as fully upholstered seats and it was built using the same 356A styling chassis and drivetrain as the final Speedsters. Of the three versions of Porsche s lightweight open cars equipped with removable chrome-framed windshields the Convertible D is the rarest. Only 1 330 were built compared to nearly 4 000 356 and 356A Speedsters and 2 653 356B Roadsters. That makes the Convertible D a prized commodity today. A rare most attractive and more practical alternative to the 356 Speedster. A highly collectible Porsche that would be an absolute joy and privilege to own.One of Porsche s Rarest Production Cars One of only 1 331 Convertible D Models Desirable 1600 Super 75hp Model with Matching Numbers Speedster Good Looks with Cabriolet Practicality Price 149 500