Description
Porsche-Diesel Standard 218 | 1957
Highlights:
– 1.5-litre two-cylinder air-cooled diesel engine, manual transmission
– Porsche-Diesel Standard with the AP-series engine
– Described by the seller as a matching-numbers example
– Finished in the classic Porsche-Diesel red
The seller offers for sale this 1957 Porsche-Diesel Standard 218, powered by a 1.5-litre two-cylinder air-cooled diesel engine, paired with a manual transmission. Presented in the classic Porsche-Diesel red, this is a charismatic example of the air-cooled diesel tractors that carried the Porsche name during the 1950s. The seller describes it as a matching-numbers example fitted with the AP-series engine, adding to its appeal for collectors of these increasingly sought-after machines.
This Standard has been restored and presents tidily throughout, with its bodywork and red finish refreshed and its mechanical components clearly cared for. The two-cylinder layout is typical of the Standard model, sitting between the single-cylinder Junior and the larger three- and four-cylinder Porsche-Diesel tractors. As a complete, running example of a 1950s Porsche-Diesel, it makes an unusual and characterful addition to a collection.
Porsche-Diesel tractors trace their origins to designs developed under Ferdinand Porsche, built in series first by Allgaier and later under the Mannesmann group, and they shared the air-cooled engineering philosophy associated with the Porsche name. The Standard sat at the core of the range, powered by a robust air-cooled two-cylinder diesel and aimed at the mixed farms of post-war Germany and beyond. Produced in significant numbers during the 1950s, surviving examples are now prized by both tractor enthusiasts and Porsche collectors.
Simple, durable and instantly recognisable, the Porsche-Diesel Standard offers the unmistakable beat of an air-cooled diesel and a direct link to a fascinating chapter of the Porsche story. Whether displayed alongside a collection of Porsche cars or enjoyed at shows and classic gatherings, this 1957 Standard is a distinctive and engaging piece of machinery.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
