Porsche 356
Every Porsche 356 generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1948–1965 4 generations · 6 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 39 → 95 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 1 Legendary 1 Legendary · 3 Epic
All 4 Porsche 356 Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
The very last 356s built, ten cabriolets assembled in March 1966, went straight to the Dutch highway police — who liked Porsches on patrol so much they stuck with 911s for decades after.
Hiding inside the 356 B run is a one-off body: a Karmann-built hardtop notchback made for just two years, 1961 and 1962 — and the second year's version wasn't even a modified cabriolet, but its own unique design.
The 356 A was the first Porsche you could simply order with the four-cam 'Carrera' engine — hardware that had lived exclusively in Spyder race cars until then.
The stripped-down 356 Speedster only exists because Porsche’s American importer, Max Hoffman, personally talked the factory into building a cheaper, bare-bones open-top version for US buyers.
Collectors Who Spotted the Porsche 356
No member has published a public street spot of the Porsche 356 yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Porsche 356 Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 356 C / SC | 1963–1965 | Epic | 1.6L Flat-4 | 95 hp · 91 lb-ft | — | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| 356 B (1960–1963) | 1960–1963 | Epic | 1.6L Flat-4 | 89 hp · 89 lb-ft | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
| 356 A (1955–1959) | 1955–1959 | Epic | 1.6L Flat-4 | 59 hp · 81 lb-ft | — | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| 356 "pre-A" (1948–1955) | 1948–1955 | Legendary7,627 built | 1.1L Flat-4 | 39 hp · 52 lb-ft | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a Porsche 356 on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.