Châssis n° 101783French historic registration title « Sold new by Sonauto »The Porsche 356 featured in these pages is a 1958 Model A, fitted with the 1600cc engine producing 60 hp, here in its ‘super’ version – that is, with twin carburettors – boosting the total output to 75 hp.According to its Porsche certificate of authenticity and its datacard, this 356 was built by Reutter on September 27, 1957, and then sold by Sonauto in Paris on March 27, 1958.

As factory options, it is fitted with rare chrome wheels, Dunlop Super Sport tyres and “Ponto-Stabil” wing mirrors.Rediscovered in the USA in the early 2000s, its owner at the time—a keen collector—undertook an absolutely extraordinary restoration project that spanned several years.

As the engine was missing, a new one corresponding to the model’s series was fitted.

The bodywork, despite a sound structure, was completely stripped and restored.

Numerous photos can be viewed in the restoration file. Returning to France in 2020, it was ...