RM Sotheby's Essen (2019)

1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Cabriolet by Reutter

Bonhams Quail Lodge (2018)

1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A 1500 Continental Cabriolet

RM Sotheby's Fort Lauderdale (2017)

1955 Porsche 356

Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction (2015)

1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Continental Cabriolet

RM Sotheby's California (2015)

1955 Porsche 356 "Pre-A" 1500

Gooding Amelia Island (2015)

1955 Porsche 356 Continental Cabriolet

RM Sotheby's Monterey (2014)

1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A 1500 Continental Cabriolet by Reutter

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 <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/">Porsche 356</a> was initially introduced in 1948 with small batch of aluminum bodied cars that were hand produced in Gmund, Austria. By&nbsp;1950, the company had moved production of the bodies to Reutter and was in full production. This first generation of the 356 is referred to as Pre-A and runs from 1948 through 1955. Body styles included a <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/pre-a/coupe/">coupe</a> and a <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/pre-a/cabriolet/">cabriolet</a>. In 1954, the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/pre-a/speedster/">Speedster</a> was introduced as stripped down roadster. The engine started at 1100cc and initially shared its case with the humble Volkswagen.&nbsp;In 1951, 1,300 and 1,500 cc engines with considerably more power were introduced.&nbsp;In 1953, the 1300 S or &quot;Super&quot; was introduced, and the 1,100 cc engine was dropped.&nbsp; The subsequent generation of the 356 followed in late 1955 for the&nbsp;1956 model year&nbsp;and is known as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/porsche/356/356-a/">Porsche 356 A</a>.

The Porsche 356 was initially introduced in 1948 with small batch of aluminum bodied cars that were hand produced in Gmund, Austria. By…

Vehicle	Price	Date
1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Cabriolet by Reutter RM Sotheby's Essen (2019) Lot #150	NOT SOLD	Apr 12, 2019 2 years ago
1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A 1500 Continental Cabriolet Bonhams Quail Lodge (2018) Lot #29	NOT SOLD	Aug 24, 2018 3 years ago
1955 Porsche 356 RM Sotheby's Fort Lauderdale (2017) Lot #225	$255,750 SOLD	Apr 02, 2017 4 years ago
1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Continental Cabriolet Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction (2015) Lot #47	$297,000 SOLD	Aug 14, 2015 6 years ago
1955 Porsche 356 "Pre-A" 1500 RM Sotheby's California (2015) Lot #2110	NOT SOLD	Jul 18, 2015 6 years ago
1955 Porsche 356 Continental Cabriolet Gooding Amelia Island (2015) Lot #041	$313,500 SOLD	Mar 13, 2015 6 years ago
1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A 1500 Continental Cabriolet by Reutter RM Sotheby's Monterey (2014) Lot #125	$330,000 SOLD	Aug 16, 2014 7 years ago

1955 Porsche 356 "Pre-A" Cabriolet

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

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