Widely acknowledged as Porsche's first venture into motor manufacturing, the 356 was a lightweight and nimble rear engined, rear-wheel-drive, two-door sporting car available in hardtop coupé and open configurations.

Over a 15-year production period, the 356 evolved from an aluminium bodied coupé with an 1100cc air-cooled flat-four engine, to a proper sports car with a 2,000cc four-cam Carrera engine producing 130bhp.
The 356 B was produced from 1960 with the introduction of the T5 variant which saw body changes that included a curved bonnet lid, more rounded wings compared to that of the 356A and new front and rear sheet metal.

To comply with US-Federal requirements, the front, and rear bumpers were raised and over-riders added.

Other key changes were raised headlamps, larger door handles, upgraded brakes and some improvements to the cabin including a new deep dish steering wheel and deeper front seats.
They were powered by a 1.6-litre, air-cooled flat-four which was offered in four...