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        Convertible Ds .... and lots of SMILES !!! March, 2020 - "Register Your D" form now works ! We had to redesign it to make it run. I'm sorry, this has delayed entering new data since about Aug., 2018 PLEASE BE PATIENT. I have a lot of updates to enter in my free time. Since August, 2018 - I've had problems with the old HTML program. I need an expert programmer to help me convert to a newer website builder program !! PLEASE email me to help. August 12, 2017 - Updates were completed to the best of my knowledge. If there is a correction to be made, please email me. See total number of Convertible Ds below. D News Original Colors Updated: Urgent Request: Looking for D 86471 or Information About It Owners' Vintage Photos new section started! Take a look and send your old Convertible D photos of racing, rallies, family events, etc. We can have some fun with this, so contact me. Has anyone found an excellent original "European" Drauz fender badge? If so, please email photos & contact me! Conv. D Production Changes: I am attempting to develop a full list of production changes that took place during the Conv. D's one model year. Two of many examples: windshield tension rods, addition of reinforcement pieces on top frame sides. Stay tuned as I research these. 
The purpose of the Convertible D Registry is to locate and catalog Porsche 356A Convertible Ds that still exist(and used to exist), to help Convertible D enthusiasts appreciate the subtle differences between Drauz-built & Reutter-built models, and to provide historical information about these rare early Porsches. The successor to the famed Porsche Speedster, the Convertible D model run was limited to 1,331* cars built between August 1958 and September 1959...the 1959 model year. I now believe that more than half remain; I'm not really sure, so I hope you'll help me find out. If you are a Convertible D owner and your car is not in this listing, I would appreciate hearing from you. If you used to own a Convertible D or parted or scrapped one, and you still have the car's VIN and/or other facts, I'd appreciate a quick note. I am also seeking specific information on the earliest D prototypes, Convertible D features that changed during the model run, and the two Convertible D Carrera models -- where are they now? If you are a 356 enthusiast who wants to learn more about the Convertible D model, you will find a wealth of information here. If you are new to the 356 Porsche world, the Convertible D Registry encourages you to become a member in your national and local 356 clubs, registries and groups. Please see the list of 356 Links, (which I need to update) and I hope to see you and your 356s at these friendly events, treffens and holidays. Disclaimer: Due to information given to me from a variety of sources, some of which can be second-hand and/or difficult to verify, I take no responsibility for the accuracy of the data presented about each Convertible D shown in the Registry listing pages.
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