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£191,522
1955 Porsche 356 1500 Pre-A Continental Cabriolet
United States • 4 Sept 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1955 Porsche 356 1500 Continental Cabriolet is a rare Reutter-bodied, bent-window example that has undergone refurbishment. It features a desirable Terra Cotta exterior with a cream interior and is a US-market model originally imported by Max Hoffman.
Condition
8
The car underwent a refurbishment at CPR Classic and is finished in a desirable color combination. It has a clean history with a copy of the Kardex and a Pennsylvania title. The odometer shows 15k miles. While it has been refurbished, the description does not indicate any current mechanical or significant cosmetic issues, suggesting it is in excellent condition for its age.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
60903
Odometer:
15,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
1.5-Liter Flat-Four Four-Speed Manual Transaxle Terra Cotta Paint Beige Soft Top 16" Wheels Cream Upholstery VDO Gauges Copy of Kardex
This 1955 Porsche 356 1500 Continental is a Reutter-bodied, bent-window cabriolet that left the factory on August 17, 1955, and was delivered to Max Hoffman in New York before being purchased by its first owner in California.
A refurbishment was carried out at CPR Classic in Fallbrook, California, and the car is finished in Terra Cotta over cream.
Power comes from a 1.5-liter flat-four linked to a four-speed manual transaxle, and equipment includes a beige soft top, beehive-style taillights, and 16” wheels with turbine trim rings.
This Pre-A 356 is now offered on dealer consignment in Connecticut with a copy of the Kardex and a Pennsylvania title.
Porsche added the “Continental” moniker to US-bound 356 cabriolets and coupes for the 1955 model year at the behest of importer Max Hoffman.
Continental script was added to both fenders before the name w...
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£132,673
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£182,588
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£287,500
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