1959 Porsche 356 A 1600 Convertible D by Drauz

86233roadGermany

Engine: Numbers-matching 1600cc flat-four
Colour: Meissen Blue over red

The 1959 Porsche 356 A 1600 Convertible D by Drauz is one of just 1,331 examples of this transitional model, built for a single model year to bridge the gap between the spartan Speedster and the more refined 356 B Roadster. Completed on 15 April 1959 and delivered through Frankfurt distributor Glöckler to a first owner in Richmond, Indiana, the car retains its numbers-matching 1600 engine and was subsequently treated to a comprehensive, high-standard restoration in its original Meissen Blue over Red colour scheme.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$246,400
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
1959 →Private sale
Richard S. Kem
full documentation
First private owner, based in Richmond, Indiana; car was US-specification and factory-finished in Meissen Blue over Red leatherette with several optional extras. A Kardex copy and Porsche Certificate of Authenticity document his ownership.
1959-04-15 → 1959Factory delivery
Glöckler (Frankfurt distributor)
partial documentation
Frankfurt-based Porsche distributor through which the car passed en route to its first retail owner in the United States.
Date unknown
Pre-consignor owner (restorer)
partial documentation
This owner commissioned a comprehensive, high-quality restoration prior to selling to the consignor; mechanical work including the numbers-matching engine was carried out by specialist Jack Staggs.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Current consignor
partial documentation
Acquired the car following completion of its restoration; no further details on tenure or storage provided.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

—Restoration
Jack Staggs
Full comprehensive restoration to a high standard carried out prior to the consignor's ownership. Mechanical work, including attention to the numbers-matching 1600 engine, reportedly performed by a noted 356 specialist. Original red leatherette interior replaced with red leather, retaining the factory colour scheme; radio, speakers, and antenna were omitted from the rebuild.
Restoration otherwise faithful to factory specification, including chrome wheels and black convertible top with matching boot.

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