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1951 Porsche 356 Pre-A Split-Screen Coupé for sale

Name: 1951 Porsche 356 Pre-A Split-Screen Coupé
Brand: Porsche
SKU: jm0048
Price: 299950 GBP
Availability: InStock

£299,950

London, United Kingdom

Declared mileage: 1,255 km
Transmission: Manual Type 519, seller-stated
Engine capacity: Exact capacity unknown

1951 Porsche 356 Pre-A Split-Screen Coupé for Sale in the United Kingdom

This Porsche 356 Pre-A Split-Screen Coupé is presented by Joe Macari in London in Light Grey, with blue cord upholstery, dark blue leather and blue square-weave carpets. The seller dates completion to December 1951 and delivery through D’Ieteren in Brussels to December 1952. These are distinct production and supply claims; a confirmed first-registration date is not available. The dealer’s rarity and survivor estimates are not independently established here.

The published history follows the car through long American ownership, use until 1987 and roughly two decades outdoors before its return to Britain in January 2009. Sportwagen reportedly began the body restoration in February 2009, with Maxted-Page & Prill taking over the mechanical and interior work in December 2010. Completion in September 2014 and a subsequent concours award are seller statements, to be checked against the accompanying file.

The original 1,286 cc engine is described as rebuilt to nominal 1.5-litre capacity, accompanied by a period Type 519 full-synchromesh gearbox. Present exact displacement and power remain unknown. The declared 780 miles equal approximately 1,255 km, while an undated photograph shows 1,233 km. These are restored-car readings, not proof of lifetime mileage. Engine changes, corrosion repairs, historic records and registration documents warrant specialist inspection.

Technical Information

Vehicle and source information

Advertised year: 1951
Declared mileage: 1,255 km
First registration, seller-stated: Unknown
Engine capacity: Exact capacity unknown
Transmission: Manual Type 519, seller-stated
Power: Unknown
Source qualifications: Seller: original 1,286 cc engine rebuilt to nominal 1.5 litres, period Type 519 full-synchromesh gearbox. Actual capacity and power unknown. Completion December 1951 and delivery December 1952 are distinct, first registration unknown. Declared 780 miles converted to 1,255 km; undated photo 1,233 km, lifetime distance unknown.
Price and VAT: 299,950 GBP. The seller does not state VAT inclusion or recoverability. No net or gross amount is inferred.

Detailed seller history, not independently verified

1: Seller’s colour and rarity claims: 511 Light Grey, blue-grey headlining, blue square-weave carpets. Research reportedly identifies three originally painted in this shade and exported to the USA; this is claimed as the sole survivor in that colour among around 260 split-screen cars. Those estimates are unverified and the claimed Brussels delivery remains separately stated.
2: Seller’s chronology: first recorded service January 1953 at 10,543 km; California by the early 1960s; ownership from November 1966 reportedly lasted 42 years, with daily use until 1987. Later engine, gearbox, instruments and exterior modifications are described before restoration; sunlight damage to cabin and rubber during more than twenty years outside. These historical readings do not establish present lifetime distance.
3: Seller’s restoration and awards: original engine reportedly reunited with the car and enlarged from 1286 cc to nominal 1500 cc; Type 519 gearbox fitted. Sportwagen body restoration from February 2009, Maxted-Page & Prill from December 2010, completion September 2014. 2015 Hedingham Castle Vic Elford Prize and Best of Show claimed; Warren and Heveningham Hall appearances in 2023. File and awards require verification.

Equipment

Seller-listed equipment 6

Left-hand drive, photographed and seller-stated
Period Type 519 full-synchromesh gearbox, seller-stated
Restoration and historical file advertised, documents to inspect
511 Light Grey finish, seller-stated
Blue cord upholstery, dark blue leather, blue square-weave carpets
Original 1,286 cc engine reportedly rebuilt to nominal 1.5 litres; actual capacity unconfirmed

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

Questions about this vehicle

Is this Porsche priced above or below the European market?

At £299,950, about €349,918, it sits above the median of €149,289 for the 1,126 Porsche advertised in Europe in 2026. 91% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread. VAT bases and equipment may differ between listings; this comparison of asking prices is indicative.

Can this Porsche be bought in the United Kingdom and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is offered in the United Kingdom. Obtain the registration documents, invoice terms and destination-specific transport, customs and registration costs before purchase. The seller does not state VAT inclusion or recoverability. No net or gross amount is inferred.

How much did this Porsche 356 Pre-A Split-Screen Coupé cost new?

The original list price for this exact model year and specification is not documented. 299,950 GBP. Indicative LUSSO conversion 2026-08-28: 349,918 EUR. The seller does not state VAT inclusion or recoverability. No net or gross amount is inferred.

How does the mileage of this Porsche compare?

1,255 km recorded, against a median of 21,618 km across the Porsche advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the lower-mileage cars currently listed. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer. Seller: original 1,286 cc engine rebuilt to nominal 1.5 litres, period Type 519 full-synchromesh gearbox. Actual capacity and power unknown. Completion December 1951 and delivery December 1952 are distinct, first registration unknown. Declared 780 miles converted to 1,255 km; undated photo 1,233 km, lifetime distance unknown.

Which other Porsche are priced closest to this one?

a 1992 car in Germany at €350,000, and a 1952 car in Germany at €349,000. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this Porsche 356 Pre-A Split-Screen Coupé, and how does a purchase work?

Joe Macari, a professional dealer in London, United Kingdom. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Porsche 356 Pre-A Split-Screen Coupé be inspected before purchase?

The car is at London, United Kingdom, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing. Seller: original 1,286 cc engine rebuilt to nominal 1.5 litres, period Type 519 full-synchromesh gearbox. Actual capacity and power unknown. Completion December 1951 and delivery December 1952 are distinct, first registration unknown. Declared 780 miles converted to 1,255 km; undated photo 1,233 km, lifetime distance unknown.