Porsche 356 Speedster Pre-A

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, now referred to as “Pre-A” to distinguish it from the A models that followed.
Designed primarily for the American market, the 356 Speedster was the brainchild of Max Hoffman, Porsche’s U.S. importer, who wanted a lighter, more affordable version for sporty driving enthusiasts. With its low, removable windshield, minimalist soft top and stripped-down 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 lightness 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 stood out in particular for its characteristic little details: windscreen curved in two parts (until 1955), green dials on the dashboard, and “heart” shaped rear lights much sought-after today. Highly prized by collectors, this icon represents the very essence of 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 the golden age of the automobile and a witness to the beginnings of a manufacturer that has become legendary.
We offer for sale a 1955 Porsche 356 Speedster Pré-A, 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 is faithful, sincere, starting with its period parts, silent witnesses of 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. It’s an elegant, haughty vessel, a sportswoman with a frank gaze, made to sail along sun-kissed shores, to be reflected in the windows of an old port or to whisper to the discerning collector that it’s more than just an object. It is both work and vestige, memory and promise.
Give her a garage, and she’ll give you a dream.

Year1955BodySpeedsterColorRedTransmissionManualEngine Size1500 cm3PriceOn Request