1957 356A 1500 Carrera GT

The Porsche four-cam engine traces its roots to the company’s racing program, where Ernst Fuhrmann developed the complex dual-overhead-camshaft design for the 550 Spyder in the early 1950s. Designed to extract maximum performance from a small-displacement flat-four, the engine quickly proved itself in competition, powering Porsche to class victories around the world. The four-cam made its debut in the 356 lineup in 1955 with the Carrera, bringing race-car technology to the street. Expensive to build and maintain, but incredibly advanced for its day, the Fuhrmann four-cam remains one of the most significant engines in Porsche history.

This 1957 356A Carrera GT was presented in rare factory-correct Aquamarine Blue over Black leatherette with contrasting Gray corduroy inserts. Subject to a concours-level restoration spanning more than fifteen years, the car has reportedly covered fewer than ten miles since completion and while currently fitted with a 1,582cc flat-for for testing purposes, it was sold with a Type 547/3 four-cam engine no. P90156/666, originally fitted to the 1960 RS-60 Werks Prototype Spyder chassis 044. Its documentation file is equally impressive, including the Porsche Kardex, Reutter body records, factory production documents, and a fascinating Cuban racing history dating back to 1958.

Over the past twelve months, we’ve only seen one other 356A Carrera GT Coupe cross the block in the U.S., and it failed to sell at a final bid of $500,000. Looking a bit further back, another example sold for $401,000 at Gooding’s Amelia Island sale in 2025. Our Spotlight Car brought $511,000 all-in, a result that feels well-bought given the quality of the restoration, the attractive Aquamarine Blue color, and the exceptional documentation and history that accompanied the car.

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