Porsche 356 pre-A 1500 S Knickscheibe (1953)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a 1953 Porsche 356 pre-A 1500 S bent windshield in the color beige with beige/red leather interior.

Highlights:

• With TÜV, H license plate and immediately ready to drive
• This Porsche 356 Pre-A Knickscheibe Coupé from 1953 was fully restored and overhauled in 2014/2015. The work was carried out to a high standard by highly qualified restorers. The restoration was carried out not only with a great sense of originality, but also with great attention to detail. Everything is exactly as it was when the car left the factory:
• The body & underbody are in very good condition. The body has thin sheet metal and perfect gaps
• Porsche was professionally repainted in its original color, since then the paint presents itself in a flawless condition.
• The interior of the vehicle has been completely reupholstered, with a focus on originality
• Dashboard was repainted during restoration and fitted with new meters
• Seats have been upholstered in red leather and the Porsche has been fitted with beige carpets
• Door panels are also covered in red leather and fitted with original handles
• The carpets are precisely finished to a high standard - the holes through which the pedals pass are of excellent quality
• The rear has also been fitted with the same carpeting
• Engine has been completely and extensively overhauled
• The engine is coupled to a completely overhauled four-speed gearbox - this shifts precisely and sportily
• The chassis and brakes have also been overhauled
• The complete restoration and overhaul is documented in detail in a comprehensive folder. A series of photos, birth certificate and other information are also available
• Tires with good tread are mounted on steel rims with hubcaps
• Equipped with original radio
• Extensive documentation is available, including Two appraisals, invoices, photo documentation of the restoration, delivery certificate from Porsche, TÜV reports
• Due to its originality and good overall condition, the Porsche can be described as a rarity worthy of preservation

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1953
• First registration: USA, 07/1953
• Location: 6063 Rum, Austria
• Number of vehicle owners: unknown
• TÜV until 07/2025
• H license plate
• Accident-free in current ownership
• Immediately ready to drive, with registration
• Restored
• Expert opinion grade 1 (year 2023)

Model history

The Porsche 356 Pre-A Coupé was first produced in 1948 and marked the beginning of the legendary Porsche sports cars. The design of the 356 Pre-A was strongly influenced by Ferdinand Porsche and combined innovative technology with elegant style. The car had an air-cooled four-cylinder boxer engine, which was characterized by its reliability and performance. During the early 1950s, the 356 Pre-A quickly gained popularity and set the standard for future Porsche models. The simple but stylish lines of the coupé made it a timeless classic. Today, the Porsche 356 Pre-A is a coveted collector's item and a symbol of the beginning of Porsche's success story.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: Beige
• Interior with red leather upholstery, with beige carpets
• Original 3-spoke steering wheel in beige
• Completely repainted

Engine and transmission:

• 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with 60 hp
• Manual gearbox
• Last engine service in February 2024

Mileage:

• 987 km (read off) since completion of restoration work in 2015
• The mileage since the restoration can be tracked

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, invoices, expert reports (2015 and 2023), birth certificate, delivery certificate and photo documentation of the restoration

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: 70-90 %
• Brakes: 70-90 %
• Body: very good condition
• Underbody: very good condition - rust-free and preserved
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Known defects

• There are no known defects
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos for further impressions of the vehicle's condition.

Summary

With the Porsche 356 pre-A Knicksscheibe from 1953, we are offering a classic car in simply very good condition. The classic car has been extensively and expertly restored in the past and has been in excellent technical and visual condition ever since. A valuation report from 2023 with a grade of 1 underlines this once again. Extensive documentation on the Porsche is also available. A Porsche 356 pre-A Knicksscheibe in this condition is an absolute rarity and an absolute highlight for collectors and enthusiasts.