1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Bent Window Cabriolet

Make

Porsche

Model

356 Pre-A Bent Window Cabriolet

Year

1955

Listed price

$159,950

Location

Los Angeles, California

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

0 miles

The Porsche 356, the foundational car that launched Porsche as an automaker, began its journey in 1948, evolving through several distinct generations. The Pre-A models, produced from 1948 to early 1955, represent the earliest and most unadulterated vision of Ferdinand Porsche's sports car. Characterized by their "bent" or "split" windshields and smaller, more delicate tail lights, these early cars are prized for their purity of design and direct driving experience. The Cabriolet, with its open-air exhilaration, further amplified the 356's appeal, offering a blend of sporting prowess and elegant touring that few cars of its era could match. Each Pre-A 356 is a tangible link to Porsche's nascent period, embodying the very essence of what would become one of the world's most revered automotive marques. This particular 1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Bent Window Cabriolet stands as a remarkably original example, presented in its factory-correct Turkish Red finish over a charming Beige interior. While currently fitted with an early 912 flat-four engine, it retains its original 4-speed manual transmission, and crucially, the car comes with its numbers-matching original engine included separately, as verified by the accompanying digital Kardex report. This California car, with its convertible soft-top, promises an authentic open-air driving experience, connecting the driver directly to the road and the car's rich heritage. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly original Pre-A Cabriolet, complete with its historical heart.