Porsche 356 Pre-A 1600 1955
General description :
Porsche started the preparing for the production of the 356 as a subtenant of the Reutter car body builder (Germany) in summer 1949. The first Porsche 356 reached the end of the production line on Maundy Thursday 1950. In march 1951 500 Porsche 356 were build, in September 1951 already 1,000 Porsches were completed. The idea for the "Speedster" variant came from the USA so the Speedster productions started in September 1954. 16-inch wheels and 1,500cc engines with 55 to 70 hp marked this model. Its successor the Speedster 356 A came in autumn 1955.The Porsche certificate says that this Speedster was build for the US Export. It has already the 1600 cc engine which should be matching numbers so the Porsche Certificate. About 50 cars of this in between but still just named 356 Speedster should have been produced. This Speedster was completely restored in the USA before it was re-imported to Germany. Here the light and little sports car icon received its last finish, is registered and offers pure driving pleasure. Take you chance on this rare and valuable Porsche classic car .
Body Style : Speedster
Year : 1955
Cubic Capacity : 1,571 cc
Engine : 4 cylinder flat engine
Power : 44 kW/60 hp
Transmission : manual transmission
Drivetrain : rear
Exterior Color : red
Interior : leatherette
Interior : Color black
Trim : restored
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1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A 1600 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Lübberstedt by Auto Dealer for Not priced.
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Car type : Car Make : Porsche Model : 356 Model Version : Pre-A 1600 Engine size : 1.6 Model Year : 1955 Sub type : Convertible Location : Hainholzweg 1 Germany 21376 Gödenstorf-Lübberstedt
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About Porsche 356
The Porsche 356 is an iconic sports car that was produced from 1948 to 1965. It is considered to be the first production car to bear the Porsche name and is known for its unique design and exceptional performance.The 356 was initially designed by Ferdinand Porsche in the late 1940s as a lightweight and nimble sports car that could be used for racing. The first prototypes were built using Volkswagen components, as Porsche was still closely associated with the German automaker at the time. However, the final design of the 356 was a significant departure from the VW Beetle, and featured a sleek, aerodynamic body that was both beautiful and functional.
Over the years, the 356 evolved through several iterations, each of which added new features and improved performance. The early models were powered by a 1.1-liter flat-four engine that produced around 40 horsepower, while later models featured larger engines with up to 130 horsepower.
Despite its humble beginnings, the Porsche 356 quickly became a favorite among driving enthusiasts, both on the road and the racetrack. Its combination of style, performance, and handling made it a true sports car icon, and it helped to establish Porsche as one of the world's leading automakers. Today, the 356 remains a highly sought-after collector's car, with prices that can range from tens of thousands to millions of dollars, depending on the model and condition.