To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Paris event, 4 - 5 February 2025.

• A US-delivery example, supplied new via Max Hoffman in New York
• Beautifully restored by Porsche specialist Albert Haefner in 2017
• Presented in its factory-correct colour combination of Pascha Red over a Beige leather interior
• One of only 328 examples of the 356 Cabriolet manufactured in 1954; a ‘Pre-A’ production car featuring a split windscreen
• Accompanied by a tool kit, functional radio, and sought-after hub caps
• Benefits from a service at Tower Porsche of London in August 2024

Please note this car is offered without registration papers, bidders should satisfy themselves as to registration requirements in their own jurisdiction.

Veuillez noter que cette voiture est proposée sans papiers d'immatriculation, les enchérisseurs doivent s'assurer des conditions d'immatriculation dans leur propre juridiction.

Built in the first part of 1954, this ‘Pre-A’ Cabriolet was specified with the desirable Type 546 1500 engine. The Reutter coachwork was painted in Pascha Red, with the interior trimmed in Beige leather. Destined for the United States, the car arrived with US importer Max Hoffman in New York on 4 March.

While its history in the United States is not documented, the car was later exported and registered in Italy in December 1989. At this time, it was painted in silver with a navy-blue interior and was then restored back to its factory-correct colour scheme of Pascha Red over Beige leather. Following the restoration, the car was entered into various Italian rallies in the 1990s.

Later registered in Belgium, in 2017 this Porsche 356 Cabriolet was subject to a nut-and-bolt restoration in the hands of craftsman Albert Haefner. Numerous photographs of the work can be viewed on file. The car was stripped back to bare metal and painted in the factory-correct colour scheme, with the engine rebuilt as well. The final result being a beautifully restored early 356 Cabriolet.

The consignor acquired this Porsche in 2023, and in August of 2024 it received a service from specialist Tower Porsche of London. The steering box was adjusted, with a new set of spark plugs fitted, as well as four-wheel alignment. This 356 is a stunning example of a ‘Pre-A’ Cabriolet finished in its factory-correct colour scheme.

Please note this lot has entered the EU on a temporary import bond, which must be cancelled either by exporting the lot outside of the EU on an approved Bill of Lading with supporting customs documentation or by paying the applicable VAT and import duties to have the lot remain in the EU.

Veuillez noter que ce lot est entré dans l'UE sous couvert d'une autorisation d'importation temporaire, qui doit être annulée soit en exportant le lot en dehors de l'UE avec une lettre de débarquement approuvé accompagné des documents douaniers nécessaires, soit en payant la TVA et les droits d'importation applicables pour que le lot reste dans l'UE.

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