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1948 - 1965 Porsche 356 
The Porsche 356 was a Porsche sports car sold from 1948 through 1965, and Porsche’s first production automobile. It was designed by Ferdinand "Ferry" Porsche. His father, Ferdinand, Sr., was the designer of the original Beetle, and the 356 was designed utilizing may Beetle parts, including important drivetrain components. Full story
1959 - 1965 Porsche 356b
Produced from 1959 the 356B was an improved 356A with modifications aimed no doubt at the US market. Notable alterations were a higher nose height at the front, larger bumpers and the addition of a pair of twin-choke carbs to boost performance. Full story
1951 - 1955 Porsche 356 Speedster
The first major style innovation since 1950 was the introduction of the "Speedster" in 1954 primarily aimed at the Californian market, where in its 1500S form it became a popular race car. 1955 saw a major change in engine specifications with the 1500 being replaced by the 1600, providing Porsche with their first genuine 100 mph production car and detail changes to the bodywork introduced as the 356A. Full story 1955 - 1958 Porsche 356a Speedster
A beautifully proportioned open Porsche, the Speedster added a new name to the motoring vocabulary that really couldn’t be explained better, maybe the word roadster or spyder would have been used by other manufacturers. Full story
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