Cette Porsche 356 A Imported by Max Hoffman, this 356 was purchased by an owner in San Diego, California in the mid to late 1950's who subsequently sold it to his son. The son drove it for a number of years before selling it to one of his friends, also believed to have lived in the Southern California area. The 356 changed hands among friends for a while before the son re-acquired the car. In 2010, the son's estate handling his affairs was approached by a Southern California native who was a restorer and fan of 356s, having owned many coupes, roadsters and speedsters throughout his career. The car was mostly complete but had been disassembled in preparation for a restoration some years back, but luckily most of the cars parts (including the matching numbers engine) had stayed with the car. He purchased the 356 and took it back to his warehouse where he would wait and decide what route he would like to go with the car.