Prototype
1948 Porsche 356 prototype listed for sale on Hemming’s auto blog. Built by Hans Waibel, it’s a interesting picture of the classic in development.
Fortunately, the production car lost the functional grille, but there are other touches that are interesting, including the faired headlights (lost to aerodynamics or simplicity?) the smooth rear end (reminiscent of 1950s hot rod detailing), the crazy chrome on the hood, the suicide doors, the wheel skirts.
It’s a great restoration (by Monty Montgomery), a pleasure to behold.
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