RM Sotheby's Paris (2020)

1952 Porsche 356 'Split-Window' Cabriolet by Gläser

RM Sotheby's The Taj Ma Garaj Collection (2019)

1952 Porsche 356 Cabriolet by Gläser

Porsche 356 "Pre-A" Cabriolet

Porsche

Porsche was established in 1931 as an automotive developer and consultant. Founded by the famous Ferdinand Porsche, the company was responsible for the creation of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/volkswagen/beetle/type-1/">Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle</a>. After WW2, the company finally began producing its own automobiles, starting with the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/">Porsche 356</a> in 1948. Since the creation of the 356, Porsche has always had a focus on producing sporty, high performance cars. In 1965, the company introduced the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/">Porsche 911</a>, a car that has gone on to become synonymous with sports cars, and cemented the company&#39;s place among the most respected in the motoring world. Aside from famous models such as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/carrera-gt/">Carrera GT</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/918-spyder/">918 Spyder</a>, Porsche also has a storied history in motorsport, winning championships and titles in a wide range of competitions. Racing legends such as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/908/">908</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/718-rsk/">718 RSK</a>, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/917/">917</a>, and the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/907">907</a> all wear the Porsche badge.

Porsche was established in 1931 as an automotive developer and consultant. Founded by the famous Ferdinand Porsche, the company was…

356 "Pre-A" Cabriolet

Porsche 356 - All Variants

The Porsche 356 is a sports car which was first produced by Austrian company Porsche Konstruktionen GesmbH (1948&ndash;1949), and then by German company Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche GmbH (1950&ndash;1965). It was Porsche&#39;s first production automobile. Production started in 1948 at Gm&uuml;nd, Austria, where approximately 50 cars were built. In 1950 the factory relocated to Zuffenhausen, Germany, and general production of the 356 continued until April 1965, well after the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/911/">911</a> made its autumn 1963 debut. The 356 was built in four distinct series, the original&nbsp;&quot;<a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/pre-a/">pre-A</a>&quot;, followed by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/356-a/">356&nbsp;A</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/356-b/">356&nbsp;B</a>, and finally the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/356-c/">356&nbsp;C</a>.

The Porsche 356 is a sports car which was first produced by Austrian company Porsche Konstruktionen GesmbH (1948–1949), and then by German…

356 - All Variants

Porsche 356 "Pre A"

The Porsche 356 is a sports car which was first introduced by Austrian company Porsche Konstruktionen GesmbH in 1948 powered initially by a 1,100 cc engine. It was Porsche&#39;s first production automobile. Although it remained largely unchanged, in 1951, 1,300 and 1,500 cc engines with considerably more power were introduced. In late 1952 the split windscreen was replaced by a slightly V-shaped, single windshield, which fit into the same shape opening. In 1953, the 1300 S or &quot;Super&quot; was introduced, and the 1,100 cc engine was dropped. In late 1955, with numerous small but significant changes, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/356-a/">356 A</a> was introduced.

The Porsche 356 is a sports car which was first introduced by Austrian company Porsche Konstruktionen GesmbH in 1948 powered initially by a…

	Vehicle	Price	Date
	1952 Porsche 356 'Split-Window' Cabriolet by Gläser RM Sotheby's Paris (2020) Lot #147	NOT SOLD	Feb 05, 2020 a year ago
	1952 Porsche 356 Cabriolet by Gläser RM Sotheby's The Taj Ma Garaj Collection (2019) Lot #370	$299,250 SOLD	Sep 28, 2019 a year ago

1952 Porsche 356 "Pre-A" Cabriolet

Model years for Porsche 356 "Pre-A" Cabriolet (1948 to 1955)

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