1958 Porsche 356A Convertible- <div style=box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;>
The Porsche 356 was a turning point for the sports car. Impressed by the lightweight, small-displacement Volkswagens of the era, Ferry Porsche set out to improve on the concept and build what he referred to as a modern sports car. The result was an aerodynamic, featherweight coupe with increased power over the economical VWs. With all-aluminum bodies and spartan interiors, the cars were an instant hit with European race car drivers. As production increased, these aluminum prototype cars were redesigned for street use. Aluminum was replaced with steel bodywork, constructed by famed coachbuilder Karosseriewerk Reutter, and engine displacement further increased. Still, the fundamental concept and overall design remained identical.
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