Kickdown Check Kick-down inventory is carried out on the ground 220 photos Video Very rare and coveted early "Pre-A" coupé with the shared windshield. These early models are among the most sought after 356 models on the market Extensive complete restoration, completed in July 2021. Since then, the Porsche has hardly been moved Outer colour and upholstery correspond to the delivery according to Porsche-Kardex (5403 graphite metallic, artificial leather beige) Facts & Specification Year of construction: 1954 Delivery: 20.12.1954 via D'Ieteren Frères, Brussels, Belgium First registration: Belgium, 03.02.1955 Engine: 1.5-litre four-cylinder boxer (1,488 cm3) with 54 hp (40 kW) Gearbox: manual four-speed manual transmission Outer colour: graphite metallic (5403) Interior: imitation leather, beige Currently not approved, TÜV and H approval are commissioned on request Customs duties Equipment: Seats and claddings in beige artificial leather VDO circular instruments with kmtacho Steering wheel with Porsche coat of arms Chrome-plated wheel caps Reserve wheel with leather straps in the front trunk Reutter body plaque Condition Exterior External colour is graphite metallic (5403), it is the original colour according to data map The body was extensively restored, then the vehicle was completely repainted Coating and bodywork are accordingly in a very good condition almost without signs of wear Small dent in the passenger door There is no known rust Interior The interior is made in beige imitation leather, according to the original interior according to data map In the course of the restoration, the interior was extensively renewed Accordingly, the interior is in a very good condition almost without signs of wear Defects in the interior are not known Technology The Porsche is directly running, but currently not registered Engine and gearbox have been restored and run flawlessly. There is a replacement engine with the engine number 35158 installed Since the restoration was completed in July 2021, the Porsche has not been moved much and remains in very good condition. Brake lines, wheel brake cylinders and brake jaws including springs and mechanics are new, the brake drums have not been renewed Tyres have been renewed No technical defects are known History Ownership history 2016: Return to Germany, then complete restoration to the state of delivery 27.07.1966: Further admission in Belgium according to Belgian registration certificate 03.02.1955: First registration in Belgium 20.12.1954: Delivery via D'Ieteren Frères, Brussels The exact holder number is not comprehensible Read-out mileage of approx. 61,000 km, the historical total running performance is not comprehensible. Since the complete restoration, only a few kilometres have been travelled Service history 07/2021: Completion of complete restoration 10/1955 at 7,220 km: service work, D'Ieteren Frères, Brussels 05/1955 at 1,802 km: service work, D'Ieteren Frères, Brussels 03/1955 at 98 km: view, D'Ieteren Frères, Brussels Checkbook with gaps Documents Belgian admission certificate (Inschrijvingsbewijs) Porsche-Kardex (copy) with delivery and warranty data Porsche data sheet from 23.02.2021 on vehicle identification no. 52897 Executive summary For sale is a Porsche 356 Pre-A Coupé in graphite metallic with beige imitation leather interior. It is a rare and sought-after early model with the "nickel disc". ==References== It was delivered to D'Ieteren Frères in Brussels on 3 December 1954. ==References====External links== According to Porsche-Kardex, colour and upholstery correspond to the delivery. In 2016 the coupé came to Germany and was extensively restored. Since its completion in July 2021 it has hardly been moved. The vehicle is ready to run, but currently not registered. Interesting for collectors of earlier Porsche models looking for a restored Pre-A with documented delivery history.