1955 Porsche 356

Porsche has built some wonderful cars in its half century as a manufacturer, creating a legacy revered by enthusiasts and an image that is instantly recognizable. Erwin Komenda’s first 1948 Gmund coupe is clearly echoed in Porsches right up to today’s Carreras and is still effective, efficient and attractive. Porsche’s classic profile as a blend of style and substance highlight the marque’s purity of design.

Australian Jeff Dutton had well-established credentials as a Porschephile, not only owning barns full of them over the years but also crafting numerous unique creations, including a wide-bodied 356 Speedster and variants of the Turbo, RS and RSR models. Yet his desire to develop a unique Porsche-based automobile that would still be recognizable in the tradition of Komenda’s immortal style convinced him to build this car as a Porsche project to end all Porsche projects.

Starting with a mid-engined 914-6, Dutton...