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1952 Porsche 356 Pre-A Split-Screen Cabriolet for sale

Name: 1952 Porsche 356 Pre-A Split-Screen Cabriolet
Brand: Porsche
SKU: jm0047
Price: 349950 GBP
Availability: InStock

£349,950

London, United Kingdom

Declared mileage: 1,529 km
Transmission: Manual Type 519, seller-stated
Engine capacity: Exact capacity unknown

1952 Porsche 356 Pre-A Split-Screen Cabriolet for Sale in the United Kingdom

This 1952 Porsche 356 Pre-A Split-Screen Cabriolet is offered by Joe Macari in London in Fish Silver with red leather and beige carpets. The seller traces delivery to Otto Glöckler in Frankfurt on 19 March 1952; that delivery date is not treated here as a confirmed first registration. Its restoration specification includes vented wheels with turbo rings, reclining seats and a kilometre speedometer.

The advertised history describes an unfinished American restoration, prolonged storage and arrival in Britain in March 2011. Roger Bray subsequently undertook the body and mechanical restoration, reportedly completing the car in June 2013. The colour documentation is not entirely consistent: the seller quotes Fish Silver on the Kardex and Mode Grey in the production log, with Fish Silver chosen during restoration. These documentary and award claims remain attributed to the dealer.

A period Type 527 engine of nominal 1.5-litre specification is described, together with a Type 519 full-synchromesh gearbox replacing the original transmission. Exact present displacement and power are not established. The advertised 950 miles convert to approximately 1,529 km; an undated photograph displays 1,521 km. Neither reading certifies lifetime distance after restoration. The early European history, engine identity, restoration invoices and registration papers require inspection before purchase.

Technical Information

Vehicle and source information

Advertised year: 1952
Declared mileage: 1,529 km
First registration, seller-stated: Unknown
Engine capacity: Exact capacity unknown
Transmission: Manual Type 519, seller-stated
Power: Unknown
Source qualifications: Seller: Type 527 period engine, nominal 1.5 litres, Type 519 replacement full-synchromesh gearbox. Actual capacity and power unknown; engine not certified original. Delivery 19 March 1952 is not certified first registration. Declared 950 miles converted to 1,529 km; undated photo 1,521 km, lifetime distance unknown.
Price and VAT: 349,950 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 records: Kardex 505 Fish Silver; production log 531 Mode Grey. Factory file reportedly specifies nominal 1500 cc. The currently fitted period Type 527 is not certified as the original engine.
2: Seller’s restoration chronology: dismantled and primed in Ohio in the 1980s; sold January 1997 and stored in California for thirteen years. Research began in 2009; around 75% of relevant components reportedly recovered in two days, including mirror, cabin light, door handles and rear plate light. Purchase September 2010, UK arrival March 2011.
3: Roger Bray restoration claimed: structural work completed February 2012, paint August 2012, finished June 2013. Coys Concours Best of Show reportedly two days later; Warren Concours 2016 and Heveningham Hall July 2023 appearances. Seller estimates about 260 surviving split-screen 356s across both bodies; neither that estimate nor the awards has been independently certified.

Equipment

Seller-listed equipment 7

Left-hand drive, photographed and seller-stated
Period Type 519 full-synchromesh gearbox, seller-stated
Restoration and historical file advertised, documents to inspect
Fish Silver restored finish; Kardex and production log colours differ, seller-stated
Red leather, red vinyl rear seating, beige carpets and headlining
Vented wheels with turbo rings and reclining seats, seller-stated
Period Type 527 engine of nominal 1.5-litre specification, actual output unknown

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 £349,950, about €408,248, it sits above the median of €149,289 for the 1,126 Porsche advertised in Europe in 2026. 94% 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 Cabriolet cost new?

The original list price for this exact model year and specification is not documented. 349,950 GBP. Indicative LUSSO conversion 2026-08-28: 408,248 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?

1,529 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: Type 527 period engine, nominal 1.5 litres, Type 519 replacement full-synchromesh gearbox. Actual capacity and power unknown; engine not certified original. Delivery 19 March 1952 is not certified first registration. Declared 950 miles converted to 1,529 km; undated photo 1,521 km, lifetime distance unknown.

Which other Porsche are priced closest to this one?

a 1955 car in the United Kingdom at €408,306, and a 2022 car in Germany at €408,950. 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 Cabriolet, 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 Cabriolet 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: Type 527 period engine, nominal 1.5 litres, Type 519 replacement full-synchromesh gearbox. Actual capacity and power unknown; engine not certified original. Delivery 19 March 1952 is not certified first registration. Declared 950 miles converted to 1,529 km; undated photo 1,521 km, lifetime distance unknown.