1959 Porsche 356A Convertible D

1959 Porsche 356A Convertible D offered at online auction by Repo Vehicle Holdings. Bank-sourced car with a clear title, VIN history report, no buyer fees and a 30-day return window. Open bidding with the full bid history visible.

This 1959 Porsche 356A Convertible D is one of approximately 1,331 examples manufactured during a single year of production and underwent a refurbishment between 1998 and 2001. The car is powered by a replacement 1.6-liter flat-four paired with a four-speed manual transaxle and has been refinished in Ivory over red leather. Features include a black soft top, 15″ ventilated steel wheels, an AM/FM radio with an auxiliary input, and a Nardi steering wheel.

Convertible D models were produced between 1958 and 1959 with coachwork contracted to Karosseriewerke Drauz in Heilbronn, Germany, hence the “D” model designation. All 1,331 were sold as 1959 models, and notable differentiations included roll-up side windows and a windshield that was 3″ taller than the Speedster’s. This example came finished from the factory in Ruby Red and was repainted in Ivory during the aforementioned refurbishment in the late 1990s, which involved media blasting and metal repairs. The black soft top is shown above.

The 15″ ventilated chrome steel wheels wear chrome hubcaps and were mounted with Kumho tires in 2017. The car was factory equipped with drum brakes at each corner, and the brake fluid was flushed in 2023.

The fixed-back bucket seats were reupholstered in red leather during the refurbishment, and replacement squareweave carpets were installed. Three-point seatbelts have been added, and the Blaupunkt AM/FM radio has been modified with an auxiliary input.