1955 Porsche 356 356A Speedster 1/24 Scale and 50 similar items

THIS MODEL SHIPS IN A RETAIL WINDOW BOX. This model is about 6.75 inches long, 3 inches wide and 2.25 inches high. It is highly detailed, with beautiful body paint and accurate markings. Doors and hood can open. This is not a toy. Recommended for 15 and up. The Porsche 356 is a sports car that was first produced by Austrian company Porsche Konstruktionen GesmbH (1948?1949), and then by German company Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche GmbH (1950?1965). It was Porsche's first production automobile. Earlier cars designed by the Austrian company include Cisitalia Grand Prix race car, the Volkswagen Beetle, and Auto Union Grand Prix cars. In late 1955, with numerous small but significant changes, the 356 A was introduced. Its internal factory designation, "Type 1", gave rise to its nickname "T1" among enthusiasts. In the US, 1,200 early 356s had been badged as the "Continental" and then a further 156 from autumn 1955 to January 1956 as an even rarer T1 "European" variant after which it reverted to its numerical 356 designation. In early 1957 a second revision of the 356 A was produced, known as Type 2 (or T2). Production of the Speedster peaked at 1,171 cars in 1957 and then started to decline. The four-cam "Carrera" engine, initially available only in the spyder race cars, became an available option starting with the 356 A.