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£112,700

1952 Porsche 356 Pre-A Coupe - LHD

United Kingdom • 22 Jun 2025

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This 1952 Porsche 356 Pre-A Coupe is a 'bent window' variant, restored and finished in Radium Green with Italian leather interior. It features a replacement 1.5-litre engine and period-correct elements, though it hasn't been regularly used recently.

Condition

7

The car is in overall solid condition with slight wear visible, requiring minor reconditioning. While described as rust-free with original floors and longitudinals in good order, and body panel numbers matching (with one exception), the car has been restored, indicating prior wear and tear. The car has not seen recent regular use, and prior service records are not available.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

59,603 miles

Reg Number:

285 YUC

RHD/LHD:

LHD

KEY FACTS This Porsche 356 ‘Pre-A’ is a highly collectible ‘bent window’ variant of the pioneering 1950s sports car, which has been treated to a restoration.

It is powered by a replacement ‘Type 546’ 1.5-litre air-cooled flat-four engine, believed to date from 1953, driving the rear wheels via a very early synchromesh manual transmission.

The car was first sold via Max Hoffman’s legendary dealership in New York in December 1952, following completion at the factory on 11 June that year.

Prior to being imported to the UK in 2009, it is understood to have resided for many years in California, and is reported by the seller to retain almost all of the rust-free original bodywork.

It has been with the current keeper for 14 years, who undertook the restoration.

The seller notes that this car is one of only a handful of ‘body bumper’ Pre-A coupes in the UK.

The odometer indicates 59,603 miles, though this is not warranted.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES This 356 is finished in Radium Green, whi...