This 1959 Porsche 356 A super coupe was delivered in Aquamarine Blue with red leather interior. Arriving at Precision Panel Craft in March 2024 the car was a blank canvas and the perfect restoration candidate. The brief from our client was to rebuild and restore the car back to as close to factory as possible. Sadly the vast majority of original panels were beyond saving and so a large order of new panels was put in. The car maintains its original roof, dashboard, rear firewall, rear inner panel, bonnet and one door.

The work began with a full measurement on our Spanesi jig to ascertain if the car was straight. Fortunately factory drawings are available and to our amazement despite its condition we could confirm the car was millimetre square. Once custom brackets were made the car was loaded and held in place on our Celette jig.

Extensive research has been carried out throughout the restoration. We would like to give a special thank you to Paul at PRS 356 in Billericay. Paul and his team have helped with detailed photos, measurements and very kindly have loaned us a new old stock inner panel to copy as the aftermarket panels lack in detail. Also Paul has entrusted us with his factory windscreen 356 A jig, an incredibly rare and valuable piece of Porsche history which enables us to fabricate the surrounding areas perfectly. Our client has gone to great lengths to ensure every part of the car is as correct as it can be and in the hunt for perfection has purchased wheels from PRS with the correct date stamp to match one with the car already. Two trips to Germany have also formed part of the hunt for authentic and age correct parts.

There are many details which have been discovered through painstakingly removing previous repairs, talking to specialists, internet research. Some of these details are hidden by other panels but where possible have been reinstated. A full dry fit is carried out as we progress with the restoration to ensure everything fits and operates as it should.

As of September 2025 we are about to move onto the outer skin and final stage of the restoration which requires the engine, gearbox, wheels and suspension to be fitted to ensure everything has the correct clearances etc. The project is still ongoing with around 2,500 hours spent on the metal work alone.