Classic 1950s Porsche 356 sports car in black and white. The Porsche 356 was Porsche's first production automobile and is a lightweight and nimble-handling rear-engine rear-wheel drive two-door sports car available in hardtop coupé and open configurations.
The Porsche 356 is Porsche’s first production sports car, built from 1948 to 1965, and is celebrated for its lightweight design, nimble handling, and timeless styling. Featuring a rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout and a compact, aerodynamic body, the 356 was offered in coupe, cabriolet, roadster, and speedster forms. Early models used modest air-cooled flat-four engines, ranging from 1.1 to 2.0 liters, producing 40–130 hp, which delivered spirited yet balanced performance. Over its production, it evolved through the Pre-A, A, B, and C variants, introducing improvements such as more powerful engines, refined bodywork, and disc brakes in later models. The 356 is renowned for its pure, engaging driving experience, characterized by light steering and responsive handling. It established Porsche’s core philosophy of driver-focused, lightweight engineering, directly influencing the design of the legendary 911. Today, the 356 is a highly sought-after classic, valued for both its performance heritage and elegant, minimalist design.
I'm a freelance photographer with a passion for landscape photography and everything concerning the theme mobility. I shoot a lot of my work in the Dutch IJsseldelta region , but also during my trips abroad to eg Iceland, Norway and Scotland . I also have an extensive.. Read more…