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Not Sold (Est: £168,581 - £224,775)
1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A 1500 Continental Coupe
United States • 13 Aug 2026 • Lot 13
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A 1500 Continental Sunroof Coupe is a rare and highly collectible example, featuring a recent no-expense-spared rotisserie restoration in its correct factory colors. It comes with extensive documentation, including Porsche and Reutter certificates, and desirable factory options, making it a pristine offering for collectors.
Condition
9
The car has undergone a comprehensive, no-expense-spared rotisserie restoration to its correct factory specifications. It is described as 'stunning' and a 'highly collectible example' with meticulous restoration, indicating it is in near-perfect condition with minimal signs of use after restoration.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
53982
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
1,488cc OHV Flat 4-Cylinder Engine Twin Carburetors 55bhp at 4400rpm 4-Speed Manual Transmission 4-Wheel Independent Suspension 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes * Comprehensive no-expense-spared rotisserie restoration * Finished in its correct factory color combination of Silver over Red interior * Accompanied by Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, Reutter Certificate of Production, Kardex and restoration documentation * Delivered with factory options, tachometer in miles, sealed headlights, chrome wheel hubcaps THE PORSCHE 356 PRE-A CONTINENTAL Introduced for 1955, the Porsche 356 Pre-A Continental represented the evolution of Max Hoffman's successful 1500 America, offering increased refinement while retaining the sporting character of Porsche's first production model.
Built for the American market, the Continental combined elegant styling, everyday usability and the proven 1,488cc flat-four engine.
Produced for a limited period before the name was discontinued, these early bent-windo...
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£13,992
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£147,883
Median Price (Since 2020)
£403,664
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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