Porsche 356 Pre-A 1500

The vehicle in detail

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment performed
  • 220 photos
  • Video
• A very rare and highly sought-after early “Pre-A” Coupé with a split windshield. These early models are among the most sought-after 356s on the market
• Extensive full restoration, completed in July 2021. The Porsche has hardly been driven since then
• The exterior color and upholstery match the original delivery specifications according to the Porsche Kardex (5403 Graphite Metallic, beige synthetic leather)

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1954
• Delivery: December 20, 1954, via D’Ieteren Frères, Brussels, Belgium
• Initial registration: Belgium, February 3, 1955
• Engine: 1.5-liter four-cylinder boxer (1,488 cm³) with 54 PS (40 kW)
• Transmission: Four-speed manual transmission
• Exterior color: Graphite Metallic (5403)
• Interior: Beige faux leather
• Currently unregistered; TÜV inspection and H-registration can be arranged upon request
• Customs cleared
• Features:
  • Seats and trim in beige synthetic leather
  • VDO round gauges with odometer
  • Steering wheel with Porsche crest
  • Chrome wheel caps
  • Spare tire with leather strap in the front trunk
  • Reutter bodywork badge

Condition: Exterior

• The exterior color is Graphite Metallic (5403), which is the original color according to the data sheet
• The body was extensively restored, after which the vehicle was completely repainted
• Consequently, the paint and body are in very good condition, with almost no signs of wear
• There is a small dent in the passenger door
• There is no known rust

Interior

• The interior is finished in beige faux leather, matching the original interior as specified in the technical data sheet
• As part of the restoration, the interior was extensively refurbished
• Consequently, the interior is in very good condition with almost no signs of wear
• There are no known defects in the interior

Mechanics

• The Porsche is ready to drive immediately, but is currently not registered
• The engine and transmission have been restored and are running flawlessly. A replacement engine with the engine number 35158 has been installed
• Since the restoration was completed in July 2021, the Porsche has been driven very little and remains in very good condition
• The brake lines, wheel brake cylinders, and brake shoes—including springs and mechanical components—are new; the brake drums have not been replaced
• The tires have been replaced
• There are no known technical defects

History / Ownership History

• 2016: Returned to Germany, followed by a complete restoration to its original factory condition
• July 27, 1966: Subsequent registration in Belgium according to the Belgian registration certificate
• February 3, 1955: Initial registration in Belgium
• December 20, 1954: Delivered by D’Ieteren Frères, Brussels
• The exact number of previous owners cannot be verified
• Odometer reading of approx. 61,000 km; the historical total mileage cannot be verified. Only a few kilometers have been driven since the complete restoration

Service History

• July 2021: Completion of the full restoration
• Oct. 1955 at 7,220 km: Service work, D’Ieteren Frères, Brussels
• 05/1955 at 1,802 km: Service work, D’Ieteren Frères, Brussels
• 03/1955 at 98 km: Inspection, D’Ieteren Frères, Brussels
• Service record book with gaps

Documents

• Belgian registration certificate (Inschrijvingsbewijs)
• Porsche Kardex (copy) with delivery and warranty information
• Porsche data sheet dated February 23, 2021, for vehicle identification number 52897