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1956 Porsche 356A European Cabriolet
Bring A Trailer • US • 6 Jun 2025
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1956 Porsche 356A European Cabriolet
US • 6 Jun 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This is a 1956 Porsche 356A European Cabriolet, a rare model originally badged with "European" script. It features a recent refurbishment, Aquamarine Blue Metallic paint, red leather interior, and rebuilt mechanicals, with documentation including a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and Kardex copy.
Condition
7
The car underwent a two-year refurbishment including a repaint, reupholstered interior, and rebuilds of the engine and transaxle. The listing notes repairs were made to the floors, left door opening, fenders, left rocker, jack point, battery box, nose, and engine bay. There is no mention of rust or major damage, but the extent of repairs suggests some wear was present before the refurbishment. Overall, the car appears to be in solid condition with slight wear before the refurbishment, which is why it receives a rating of 7.
/ 10
9,000 miles
61063
1956
Auction
Manual
LHD
United States
Not Sold
1956 Porsche 356A European Cabriolet
Bring A Trailer • US • 6 Jun 2025
Market Position:
Market Average
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Description
TMU 1.6-Liter Flat-Four Four-Speed Manual Transaxle Aquamarine Blue Metallic Red Leather 15" Ventilated Steel Wheels w/Hubcaps Blue Soft Top "European" Model Blaupunkt Radio Porsche Co
A Copy of Kardex Refurbishment Records Manufacturer's Literature Tool Kit This 1956 Porsche 356A is one of just a handful of Reutter-built cabriolets originally badged with “European” script on the front fender.
The car was stored from 1980 until 2012, when it underwent a two-year refurbishment by Meister Restorations of New Hampshire that included a repaint, a reupholstered interior, and rebuilds of the 1.6-liter flat-four and four-speed manual transaxle.
It is finished in Aquamarine Blue Metallic over red leather, and equipment includes a blue soft top, 15″ ventilated steel wheels, body-color bumpers, a Blaupunkt radio, and bucket seats.
This 356A European cabriolet was acquired by the selling dealer in 2025 and is now offered in North Salem, New York with a copy of the Kardex, a Porsche Certificat...
Price Analysis vs Other 356 A Convertibles
£61,496
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£142,025
Median Price (Since 2020)
£354,987
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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