The first generation of the Porsche 356 is referred to as the Porsche 356 Pre-A and runs from 1948 through 1955. Starting life wit...
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The first generation of the Porsche 356 is referred to as the Porsche 356 Pre-A and runs from 1948 through 1955. Starting life with a batch of aluminum bodied cars that were hand produced in Gmund, Austria, by 1950 the company had moved production of the bodies to coachbuilder Reutter and was in full production. This first generation of the 356 body styles included a coupe and a cabriolet. The engine started at 1100 cc and initially shared its case with the humble Volkswagen. In 1951, 1300 cc and 1500 cc engines with considerably more power were introduced. In 1953, the 1300 S or "Super" was introduced, and the 1100 cc engine was dropped. In 1954, the Speedster was introduced as a stripped down roadster. In 1955, the final year of the 356 Pre A, saw the introduction of the race inspired 1500 cc, 110 hp, four-cam motor for the 356 Pre-A Carrera. The subsequent generation of the 356 followed in late 1955 and is known as the Porsche 356 A.
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Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Lot 47: 1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Continental Cabriolet
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$297,000
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Location:
Carmel, CA, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original
Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Highly modified and/or restored vehicles with uprated engine swaps, and/or body conversions. Generally, Restomod and Custom vehicles cannot be easily returned to their original factory specifications.
Vehicles with a period-correct engine and body, with multiple significant modifications such as change in color, increased displacement, added performance equipment (Turbo, Supercharger), spoilers or bumpers, etc. Generally, removable modifications.
Lot 127: 1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster by Reutter
Sold
€225,000 ($257,535)
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Location:
Carrollton, TX, FRA
Originality:
Modified
Vehicles with a period-correct engine and body, with multiple significant modifications such as change in color, increased displacement, added performance equipment (Turbo, Supercharger), spoilers or bumpers, etc. Generally, removable modifications.
Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Lot 125: 1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A 1500 Continental Cabriolet by Reutter
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$330,000
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Location:
Monterey, CA, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original
Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Lot 186: 1954 Porsche 356 Pre-A 1600 Speedster by Reutter
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€224,000 ($308,694)
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Location:
Monaco, MCO
Originality:
Modified
Vehicles with a period-correct engine and body, with multiple significant modifications such as change in color, increased displacement, added performance equipment (Turbo, Supercharger), spoilers or bumpers, etc. Generally, removable modifications.
Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
Highly modified and/or restored vehicles with uprated engine swaps, and/or body conversions. Generally, Restomod and Custom vehicles cannot be easily returned to their original factory specifications.
Lot S138: 1953 Porsche 356/1500S Reutter Cabriolet
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$150,000
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Location:
Monterey, CA, USA
Originality:
Original & Highly Original
Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc.
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