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Production Numbers

Production Year VIN Engine Models Engine # Range
Sep. through Dec., 1958 85501 through 85886 1600
1600S
68217 through 72468
81522 through 83145
Jan. through Sep., 1959 85887 through 86830 1600
1600S
72469 through 79999
83146 through 84770
replacement chassis 5601* 1600
Carrera engine fitted to 2 cars

Please keep in mind that 356s were hand-built cars. Convertible Ds were not always produced at the coachbuilder, Drauz, in exact VIN order; they frequently arrived at Porsche out of sequence. Also, Porsche may not have finished them in any particular order, especially if an inspector found a flaw that needed correcting or a 356 required a special order item added

For more interesting facts and information about the Convertible D model, select a link at the left under "Facts & Info".

*According to Steve Heinrichs, on 356TALK, Jan. 15, 2006, upon additional research after publishing the book Porsche Speedster TYP 540: Quintessential Sports Car, 2004.



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