This 1959 Porsche 356A is one of 1,330 Convertible D models built during a single-year production run and was distributed new in the US by Hoffman Motor Car Co.A restoration was carried out between 1989 and 1990 and included a repaint, re-plating the chrome trim, undercoating the chassis, reupholstering the interior, and replacing the transaxle case and convertible top.The car subsequently received another repaint in its factory Meissen Blue in 2009.Equipment includes Speedster-style seats, a rear luggage rack, headlight stone guards, and a Blaupunkt AM/FM radio.The numbers-matching 1.6L flat-four was rebuilt in 2012, and a oil change was performed in preparation for the sale.The Convertible D was introduced to replace the Speedster and included amenities that the outgoing model lacked, such as roll-up side windows and standard windshield washers.Coachwork for all 1,330 cars was provided by Karosseriewerke Drauz of Heilbronn, Germany, and this example was repainted in its factory shade of Meissen Blue (5703) in 2009.Ventilated 15″ steel wheels feature polished hubcaps and wear 165/80 Classic All-Season Radial tires.The soft top on a Convertible D differs from a Speedster top in order to accommodate a taller windscreen and glass side windows.It also incorporates a larger rear window and rain gutters.A full tonneau cover is included in the sale.The interior was reupholstered and features tan carpets, a body-color dash fascia, and tan Speedster-style seats with light blue tartan cloth inserts. Amenities include door pockets and a Blaupunkt AM/FM radio.A pair of factory-style front seats are included in the sale.The two-spoke steering wheel frames green VDO instrumentation, including a 6k-rpm tachometer, 120-mph speedometer, and combination gauge for oil temperature and fuel level.The five-digit odometer shows 33k miles.