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£296,854

1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster

United States • 20 Feb 2024

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AI Listing Summary

This 1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster was sold for $365,000 and features a refurbishment from the 2000s, including a repaint in its original white and an overhaul of its 1.5-liter flat-four engine. The car comes with documentation and has some cosmetic imperfections.

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Condition 

7

The car has undergone a refurbishment in the 2000s, including a repaint and engine overhaul. While it presents well with features like Koni shock absorbers and a clean interior, there are noted imperfections such as a crack in the paint, tear on the driver's seat, and cracks on the steering wheel. These issues suggest that while the car is in good condition, it isn't perfect, impacting the rating.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

80419

Odometer:

78,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

1.5-Liter Flat-Four Four-Speed Manual Transaxle White Paint Black Leatherette Upholstery Fixed-Back Bucket Seats Black Soft Top & Side Curtains 16" Body-Color Steel Wheels Four-Wheel Drum Brakes Koni Shock Absorbers Copy of Kardex Porsche Certificate of Authenticity Refurbished in 2000s
This 1955 Porsche 356 Speedster left the factory on March 24, 1955, for delivery in the US via the Hoffman Motor Company of New York and is said to have been purchased by the seller’s father in 1975.

A refurbishment performed approximately 17 years ago included a repaint in the original shade of white and an overhaul of the 1.5-liter Type 546/2 flat-four.

Additional features include a four-speed manual transaxle, four-wheel drum brakes, Koni shock absorbers, 16” body-color wheels, a black convertible top, removable side curtains, quad exhaust outlets, and black leatherette upholstery over the fixed-back bucket seats.

This Pre-A Speedster is offered with a copy of its Kardex, a Porsche Certificate of...

Points of note

£182,286

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£274,674

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£485,394

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