An excerpt from A SHORT HISTORY OF THE PORSCHE 356 or how to tell them apart
by Bertrand Picard
© Copyright 1996
TYPE 356 A (1956-1959)
The major feature differentiating the pre-A from the A is again the windshield. All windshields are now curved, i.e. they form a smooth arc from one side of the car to the other, as does the roof (the "peak" previously required to accomodate the pre-A windshield having been eliminated). The body remains basically unchanged, with the front having its typical rounded fenders with low mounted headlights. The hood handle is now much longer and has a crest. On the side, the rocker panels are now flat, as seen in perspective from the front of the car (while they curved inwards on the pre-A) and a deco strip has been added with a large rubber insert, as opposed to the B where the insert is thinner.Wheels are 15-inch whereas the pre-A had 16-inch rims. Also, as a result of the new windshield shape, the dash has been redesigned and is now curved to follow the shape of the glass instead of being "pointy" as in the pre-A.
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Below is a listing of Porsche 356-A Factory accessories as shown in an accessory brochure believed to be from 1956.
The standard items are included, and some others rarely seen.
QA 21 - Foglights, amber lenses, bumper mounted ($26.20).
QA 21a - Foglights, amber lenses, body mounted ($26.20).
QA 23 - Standard Coupe seats for Speedster ($28.60).
QA 24 - 8-day Clock, mounted in glove compartment door ($9.00).
QA 25 - Trouble Light with cord, plugs into lower edge of instrument panel ($1.65).
QA 26 - Sliding Roof ($155.00).
QA 27 - Chrome Wheels ($59.50).
QA 28 - Wheel Rings, finned & bolted to wheel (not for 15 in. wheels).
QA 29 - Rear View Mirror, clips to door ($3.00).
QA 31 - Coco Mats ($6.20).
QA 32 - Headrests, leather ($13.50 each).
QA 32a - Headrests, Leatherette & Corduroy ($11.50 each).
QA 32b - Headrests, Leatherette ($11.50 each).
QA 33 - 3 Band Radio with 2 speakers (AM/FM/SW)
Blaupunkt Bremen AM/LW ($89.50).
Blaupunkt Stuttgart AM/LW/SW ($109.00).
Blaupunkt Frankfurt AM/FM/LW ($126.00).
Blaupunkt Koln AM/FM/LW Automatic ($165.50).
Becker Europe AM ($96.50).
Becker Europe AM/FM ($122.60).
Becker Mexico AM/FM Automatic ($180.00).
QA 34 - Retractable Antennae, hand crank-below ($19.35).
QA 34a - Retractable Antennae, automatic electric-above ($47.60).
QA 36 - Bench Seat (front), split back, with recliner mechanisms ($26.20).
QA 37 - Foam Plastic Filled Cushion for driver seat - Speedster ($3.30).
QA 38 - Luggage Rack, silver metalic finish, with tie down straps ($18.60, straps-$6.00).
QA 39 - Single Piece of Luggage for behind auxilliary seat ($46.50).
QA 39a - 3-piece luggage Set, for inside car, leather, with tie down straps ($93.00).
QA 39b - 2-piece Luggage Set, for inside car, leather, with tie down straps ($84.65).
QA 40 - Plaid Canvas Luggage for front trunk compartment ($37.20).
QA 40a - Leather Luggage for front trunk compartment ($15.25).
QA 41 - Cast Headlight Grills ($23.50).
QA 42 - Crash Helmet with Porsche Crest ($12.40).
QA 43 - White Twill Coveralls, elastic wrist & ankle bands, PORSCHE across back ($10.00).
QA 44 - Safety Belt, quick release, complete with mounting hardware.
QA 48 - Chrome Headlight Hoods.
QA 49 - Tonneau Cover, zippered ($23.40).
QA 50 - Reclining Seat Mechanism, converts standard seat to reclining seat (L&R).
Text from www.356registry.org/
Original prices courtesy of Jerry Haussler |
2004
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