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Porsche 356 Pre-A 1500 Speedster

Cabriolet, 1955

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Unique driving experience!

We offer for sale a Porsche 356 Speedster Pré-A from 1955, restored like a precious souvenir. This is no mere automobile, but a shard of the past, restored with the meticulousness of a goldsmith and the tenderness of a man who remembers. Its original dress, patiently rediscovered, dresses it like an ancient breath; everything about it is faithful, sincere, starting with its period parts, silent witnesses to a time when speed still had the taste of freedom, and roads the taste of adventure.

Beneath its pure, taut lines lies a mechanical heart ready to beat to the rhythm of beautiful escapes. It doesn’t move, it glides, it tells. She’s elegant and proud, sporty and outspoken, made to cruise along sun-kissed shores, to be reflected in the windows of an old port or to whisper to the discerning collector that she’s more than just an object. She’s both work and relic, memory and promise. It is both a work of art and a vestige, a memory and a promise. Give it a garage, and it will give you a dream!

The Porsche 356 Speedster Pré-A is one of the German marque’s most emblematic models, marking the beginnings of a long tradition of elegance, sportiness and precision engineering. Produced between 1954 and 1955, this specific version of the Speedster belongs to the first series of 356s, referred to today as “Pre-A” to distinguish it from the A models that followed it.

Designed primarily for the American market, the 356 Speedster was the brainchild of Max Hoffman, Porsche’s importer in the USA, who wanted a lighter, more affordable version aimed at sporty driving enthusiasts. With its low, removable windshield, minimalist soft top and uncluttered interior, the Speedster had a decidedly sporty look and pure aesthetics.

Under the hood was an air-cooled 4-cylinder flat engine, developing between 55 and 70 hp depending on the version. Thanks to its light weight and precise handling, the 356 Speedster offered a unique driving experience for its time. Its low-slung silhouette, gentle curves and chrome rims turned heads both on the road and on the racetrack.

The Pre-A version was distinguished by its characteristic small details: a windshield curved in two parts (until 1955), green dials on the dashboard, and “heart-shaped” taillights that are much sought-after today. Highly prized by collectors, this icon represents the very essence of the Porsche philosophy: lightness, purity of line and driving pleasure.

Today, the Porsche 356 Speedster Pré-A is a rare collector’s item, a symbol of a golden age of the automobile and a witness to the beginnings of a manufacturer that has become legendary.

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Year of construction:	1955
Model:	356 Pre-A 1500 Speedster
Body:	Cabriolet
Series:	356
Power:	55 HP
Cylinder capacity:	1,5 Liter
Steering:	left
Transmission:	Manual
Drive:	Rear drive

Fuel:	Gasoline
Interior material:	Leather
Interior color:	Black
Exterior color:	Red
Condition:	Fully restored
New / used:	Used car
Ready to drive:	yes
Car location:	Luxembourg

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