Porsche 356Limited Edition Print of the Porsche 356 Speedster |
Cliff has chosen a ground level angle to show off
the iconic shape of the famous 356 Speedster. The background, created with crayon and pastel, is picked
up in the reflections on the ground to increase the three dimensional feel of the image!
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The Porsche 356 was the company's first production automobile. It was a lightweight and nimble handling
rear-engine rear-wheel-drive 2 door sports car available in hardtop and convertible configurations.
Design innovations continued during the years of manufacture, contributing to its motorsports success
and popularity.
One of the most desirable models is the 356 "Speedster", introduced in late 1954 after Max
Hoffman, the sole US importer of Porsches, advised the company that a lower-cost, somewhat spartan
open-top version could sell well in the American market. With its low, raked windshield (which could
be removed for weekend racing), bucket seats and minimal folding top, the Speedster was an instant
hit.
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