Porsche 356 (Pre-A)
Foundational Era

Porsche 356 (Pre-A) For Sale

1948–1955

The Pre-A is the original Porsche 356, built from 1948 to 1955 and identifiable by its split or bent windscreen and delicate early coachwork. Powered by modest air-cooled flat-fours developed from Volkswagen roots, these are the rarest and most historically significant 356s, and clean examples — especially Speedsters and four-cam Carreras — sit at the very top of the 356 market.

Engine
1.1 L Air-Cooled Flat-4; 1.3 L Air-Cooled Flat-4; 1.5 L Air-Cooled Flat-4
Power
35–108 bhp
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Manual, Sequential/Race
Production
1948–1955
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Porsche 356 (Pre-A) Listings

Browse Porsche 356 (Pre-A) models currently available through curated listings, auctions, and dealer offerings.

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Porsche Pre A Coupe
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2 for sale
Porsche Pre A Coupe page
Porsche Pre A Carrera Cabriolet
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0 for sale
Porsche Pre A Carrera Cabriolet page
Porsche Pre A Carrera Speedster
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0 for sale
Porsche Pre A Carrera Speedster page
Porsche Pre A Cabriolet
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2 for sale
Porsche Pre A Cabriolet page
Porsche Pre A Carrera Coupe
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0 for sale
Porsche Pre A Carrera Coupe page
Porsche Pre A Speedster
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2 for sale
Porsche Pre A Speedster page
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