THE LARGEST OFFICIAL PORSCHE CLUB DEDICATED TO THE ORIGINAL, THE 356

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1952 America Roadster at the Golden Gate Park, San Francisco 1953 race. The Series II America Roadster sporting number 121 was driven by Jack Barrows. This must be a practice session because the #26 Jaguar C-Type driven by Stirling Edwards could not have been entered in the under-1500cc Mayor’s Cup Race.

Dean Batchelor collection courtesy the PCA Archives

Porsche Racing Cars of the 356 Era

Visit the newest addition to the 356 Registry website - RACING CARS, found under THE PORSCHE 356 menu.

The focus of this section is the racing cars designed and built by Porsche during the 356 era. Almost from the start of 356 production motorsports became a priority for the small company. Competition would be a way to show the world how great their cars were.

We will continue to build out each section of the Racing Car history. Special thanks to Brett Johnson and Lee Raskin for their contributions.

RACING CARS

Porsche Werk Photo N4 – RA 203/1/1

Caption on back says: 1955 Porsche Type 550 Spyder at the airport in Echterdingen embarking for a race in Caracas.

Note disembodied hand on left emerging from a light flaw in the photo

What's New

LITERATURE ZENTRALE

Check out the master listing - link on the

Literature Zentrale - Landing Page

NORTH MEETS SOUTH 2026

Registration is Open - Make your plans now!

North Meets South Registration

Porsche 356 Registry’s

Original Car Series

The Registry has acquired Neil Goldberg’s landmark book as the first issue and is developing additional volumes.

Original Car Series

2026 EAST COAST HOLIDAY

KENTUCKY, USA
SEPTEMBER 16-20

ECH 2026 Preview -Click Here
Registration to launch April 1, 2026
Check out other events with your 356 friends.

Upcoming Calendar Events

356 GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS

The 356 Registry, in partnership with author and longtime member Jim Schrager, is now offering his introductory book Buying, Driving, and Enjoying the Porsche 356 at special pricing of $20 (+ tax/shipping) or free with a new member three-year membership.

Schrager Book Details

356 REGISTRY FEATURE

The Porsche 356 Registry is releasing a restored version of Made by Hand, the factory film shot at Porsche around 1960, with an exclusive preview period for Members only, on our website.

Made by Hand

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