55 bhp, 1,488 cc Type 546 OHV air-cooled horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine with two Solex downdraft carburettors, four-speed manual transmission, independent front and rear suspension, with parallel trailing arms and a transverse laminated torsion bar in the front and swing axles with transverse torsion bars in the rear, and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.

Wheelbase: 2,100 mm In March 1952, Porsche worked in conjunction with Reutter to simplify production of their 356 and make several changes, including a one-piece, bent windscreen and more significant bumpers, which suited the budding American market.

During the four-year period leading up to the 356 A, the “Pre-A” was constantly upgraded, including, significantly, a synchromesh gearbox in 1952.

The 1953 Porsche 356 offered here was delivered new to Professor Willi Schmidt, a well-known theatre, TV, and film director in Germany, through Berlin Volkswagen dealer Eduard Winter, on 29 July 1953.

Both the factory Kardex and ...