1,488cc OHV Flat 4-Cylinder Engine Twin Carburetors 55bhp at 4,400rpm 4-Speed Manual Transmission 4-Wheel Independent Suspension 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes *One of only 228 Continental Cabriolets built *Rare and desirable one year only model *The sophisticated, touring-oriented 356 for the USA-only *Quality coachwork by Reutter *Beautifully restored inside and out *Lovely black paintwork over green leather trim *Period-correct 1500 engine *Accompanied by its Porsche Certificate of Authenticity THE PORSCHE 356 CONTINENTAL Although Ferdinand Porsche established his independent automotive design consultancy in the early 1930s, his name would not appear on a car until 1949.

When it did, it graced what became one of the all-time great sports cars, the Porsche 356.

The work of Ferry Porsche, the Type 356 was based on the Volkswagen designed by his father, Ferdinand, and, like the immortal 'Beetle', employed a platform-type chassis with rear-mounted air-cooled engine and all-independent ...