Porsche 356 Cabriolet

1959 to 1963 · Convertible

A 1959 Porsche 356 Cabriolet cost $4,600 new. Over the past 12 months, 14 have sold publicly at a median of $137,250. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $137,600. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $22,960 to $575,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate

$137,600

High confidence · $85K to $178K

34.5% over 12 months

Oct 2025Rolling 6-month medianOct 2026

Median · 12 mo: $137,250
Sales · 12 mo: 14
Original MSRP: $4,600Up 2891% since new

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1959 Porsche 356 Cabriolet, sold Oct 2026

Sold$128,356 · Bring a Trailer · Oct 2026

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Every recorded 1959 Porsche 356 Cabriolet sale, by date and price

Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer

$128,356 · 61,000 mi · Ivory

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23 sales · 10 unsoldmedian $137kupdated Oct 2026

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The newest 1959 Porsche 356 Cabriolet sales with photographs

Sold $131,000

1962 · Red · 71,000 mi

Oct 2, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

1959 Porsche 356 Cabriolet, sold Sep 2026

Sold $163,000

1961 · Signal Red · 31,000 mi

Sep 9, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

1959 Porsche 356 Cabriolet, sold Aug 2026

Sold $140,000

1960 · Fjord Green · 44,000 mi

Aug 12, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

1959 Porsche 356 Cabriolet, sold May 2026

Sold $177,000

1959 · Meissen Blue · 9,600 mi

May 4, 2026 · Hagerty Marketplace

1959 Porsche 356 Cabriolet, sold Mar 2026

Sold $140,000

1959 · Fjord Green · 98,000 mi

Mar 16, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

1959 Porsche 356 Cabriolet, sold Feb 2026

Sold $575,000

1960 · Custom blend of Graphite Grey Metallic with bronze and black highlights · 6,000 mi

Feb 9, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Every 356B

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 30, 2026

Every 356B. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 30, 2026
	Cabriolet1959 to 1963	Roadster1960 to 1962	Coupe1959 to 1963
Shifty Estimate	$137,600	$215,100	$73,500
Sold median	$137,25014 sales	$175,00012 sales	$80,60035 sales
12-month move	Up 34.5%	Up 18.2%	Down 11.4%
For sale	None	None	None

Other 356 generations

Specifications

Engine: Flat-4, 1.6L
Power: 75 hp
Torque: 84 lb-ft
0 to 60: 16.9 s
Top speed: 99 mph
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Original MSRP: $4,600
Designer: Erwin Komenda

Common questions

How much does a Porsche 356 Cabriolet cost?

What is a 1959 Porsche 356 Cabriolet worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $137,600, up 34.5% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 14 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Porsche 356 Cabriolet a good investment?

It has appreciated 2891% against its $4,600 list price. Values are up 34.5% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $22,960 to $575,000, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Porsche 356 Cabriolet have sold?

Shifty has 25 public sales of the Porsche 356 Cabriolet on file. The earliest was on Aug 28, 2023.

What has a Porsche 356 Cabriolet sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$128,356Oct 8, 2026Ivory · 61,000 mi
$131,000Oct 2, 2026Red · 71,000 mi
$163,000Sep 9, 2026Signal Red · 31,000 mi

About the 1959 Porsche 356 Cabriolet

The 356 Cabriolet represents Porsche's purest open-air expression from the marque's formative years. Built on the same platform as the coupe, these convertibles featured a beautifully engineered soft top that maintained the 356's clean lines when raised. The 1959-1963 period covers the desirable 356A and early 356B variants, powered by increasingly refined air-cooled flat-four engines ranging from 60 to 90 horsepower. With their lightweight construction and near-perfect weight distribution, these cabriolets delivered the authentic Porsche driving experience that established the brand's sporting credentials. Production numbers were significantly lower than coupes, making survivors increasingly precious. Today's collectors prize original examples with matching numbers and proper documentation, particularly Super 90 variants. The combination of timeless Erwin Komenda styling, mechanical simplicity, and open-air motoring makes the 356 Cabriolet a cornerstone piece for any serious Porsche collection.