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Porsche 356
1948-1965

356   1948-1955 7,627 produced
356A   1955-1959 21,045 produced
356B   1959-1963 30,963 produced
356C   1963-1966 16,678 produced

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“Porsche #1”

1948 Porsche 356/1
prototype, chassis number 356-001
aluminum body, designed by Erwin Komenda

mid-engine, longitudinally mounted, 1.131 litre flat four, 40 hp

595 kg / 1312 lbs, rear wheel drive, 4-speed, drum brakes

The above photographs were taken at the
2008 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

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left to right: Irwin Komenda, Ferdinand Alexander “Ferry” Porsche, Ferdinand Porsche, Porsche 356-001.

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1954-1955 Porsche 356 1500 Speedster

1.488 litre flat four, 55 bhp @ 4400 rpm
4-speed manual, rear engine
4x drum brakes

top speed 153 km/h (95 mph)

Chassis # 80200 shown above.
Photographs taken at the 2008 Carmel Concours on the Avenue

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