The immortal Porsche 356 Speedster was succeeded in late 1958 by the more refined 356 Convertible D.

With the “D” standing for their coachbuilder Drauz, these new open 356s maintained much of the Speedster’s racing feel, but with the enhanced practicality of a taller windshield, wind-up door glass, and a proper-fitting convertible top.

With the dawn of the 356 B and its T-5 body type, Porsche continued outsourcing production to Drauz as the Roadster replaced the Convertible D.

In 1962, Porsche refined the 356 yet again with the debut of the T-6 body type.

To not overwhelm Drauz, and to clear production lines for the upcoming 356 C, which would no longer feature a Roadster, Porsche commissioned the Belgium coachbuilder D’Ieteren to complete the T-6 Roadsters.

Easily distinguishable by their squared hood, right front fender fuel filler, and engine lids with twin ventilation grilles, this final Roadster ranks among the rarest Porsches ever made at approximately 250 total examples.

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