Porsche 356 356A
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 140 public sales of the Porsche 356 356A. The records run from January 2016 to October 2026. In the past 12 months, 49 sold at a median of $178,000. The Shifty Estimate runs from $129,400 for the Coupe to $410,100 for the Carrera.
Versions
About the Porsche 356 356A
- Built
- 1954 to 1965
- Versions
- 4
- Body styles
- Coupe, Speedster, Convertible
- Engine
- Flat-4, 1.5L
- Power
- 70 to 100 hp
- 0 to 60
- 10 to 11 s
- Top speed
- 100 to 118 mph
- Designer
- Erwin Komenda
The Porsche 356 356A was built from 1954 to 1965.
The Speedster, the most traded version: The 356 Speedster epitomizes pure driving joy—Porsche's brilliant response to American demands for an affordable sports car. Max Hoffman convinced Ferry Porsche to strip the 356 down to essentials: remove the side windows, lower the windscreen, and ditch creature comforts for a $700 price reduction. The result became automotive legend. Erwin Komenda's minimalist design created perfect proportions, while the air-cooled flat-four delivered 75 horsepower and sublime balance. With only 4,145 built, Speedsters are exponentially rarer than standard 356s. James Dean's tragic association cemented the model's rebellious image. Today, authentic Speedsters command $400,000-plus, with concours examples approaching seven figures. The combination of Porsche pedigree, Hollywood glamour, and genuine rarity makes the Speedster one of the most coveted classics ever built—the automotive equivalent of a vintage Rolex Daytona.
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a Porsche 356 356A cost?
In the past 12 months, 49 sold at a median of $178,000. Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $160,000 and $269,500. The Shifty Estimate runs from $129,400 to $410,100, depending on version.
What is a Porsche 356 356A worth today?
The Shifty Estimate depends on the version. Each describes a well-kept example. Carrera: $410,100. Speedster: $252,100. Cabriolet: $199,500. Coupe: $129,400.
What is the cheapest 356 356A to buy?
The Coupe has the lowest Shifty Estimate, at $129,400. In the past 12 months, 14 sold at a median of $134,400.
Which 356 356A is worth the most?
The Carrera has the highest Shifty Estimate, at $410,100. In the past 12 months, 6 sold at a median of $399,000.
How many Porsche 356 356A examples have sold?
Shifty has recorded 140 public sales since January 2016. 49 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $31,750 on Oct 10, 2026.
Which 356 356A sells most often?
The Speedster trades most often, with 71 recorded sales. 26 came in the past 12 months. More sales make its value the firmest to read.
Where do Porsche 356 356A examples sell?
Of the last 20 sales with a known venue, 8 were at Bring a Trailer. The rest: Bonhams (3), Gooding & Company (3), RM Sotheby's (3) and Barrett-Jackson (1).
How many miles do Porsche 356 356A examples have when they sell?
Across the last 8 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 18,500 miles. The lowest showed 59 miles and the highest 99,000 miles.
Where do Shifty's Porsche 356 356A prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Porsche 356 356A. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 21, 2026.