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1956 Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster

Very rare 1600-engined pre-A Speedster

Black RHD Lancia B24 Spider on cobbled courtyard

1955 Lancia Aurelia B24 Spider

Pininfarina's 'La Dolce Vita' masterpiece.

Red Lamborghini Countach QV fron t view on a gravel drive

1987 Lamborghini Countach QV RHD

A very low mileage, RHD 'Downdraught'

Front view of sage green 1959 AC Ace Bristol on a cobbled street

1939 Jaguar SS100

A late Production SS100 with period competition history.

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Another exceptional car from Brian Classic & Company

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Old clothes, new heart. The Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster 1600.

6th November 2026/in News/by Steve Dyer

the curious case of the last Pre-A speedsters

The final Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster carried chassis number 81234 and was completed right at the end of 1955, leaving the factory in the first days of 1956. All other 356 models had changed over to the T1 ‘A’ specification from September 1955 but Speedster production continued for a short time with the pre-A features. These utilised the pre-A body shell but adopted the 1600 engine that was introduced with the T1 model, giving a modest increase in power over the previous 1500 version.

Only around 300 cars were built during this special period and today they are part of a sought after group of models that combine the desirable early looks of the Pre-A with the upgraded mechanical specification of the T1. Chassis number 81216, the car on offer from Brian Classic & Co., comes right from the end of the production run, being one of the last 20 examples built, and left the factory on 4th January – the following day a Porsche Technical Bulletin announced the official release of the 356A Speedster!

borrowed for the weekend – AC at le mans

red Lamborghini Countach QV headlight detail

Delivered to The grosvenor house hotel

lancia & pininfarina – the special relationship

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Over our more than 50 years in business, Brian Classic & Co. has built connections around the globe with some of the biggest names in the collector’s car market. If you are thinking of selling your car and would like to discuss the services we can offer, please get in touch. You can be assured of the best of our attention and the utmost discretion at all times.

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Latest News & events

retromobile new york. 19 – 22 November 2026

Next week sees a new chapter emerge for the collector’s car scene in the US as Retromobile hosts its first American show. The excitement is building in anticipation of a European-style event coming to the Big Apple. From Thursday 19th until Sunday 22nd of November the Javits Convention Centre will play host to some of the world’s most exceptional automobiles in a celebration of transatlantic car culture.

As well as displays from top dealers and a plethora of trade stands, there will be special galleries exhibiting, amongst other things, a specially curated group of some of the most exclusive models pulled from some of the world’s most important private collections, and a section devoted to ‘art cars’ – looking at the relationship between the automobile and contemporary art.

Brian Classic & Co. will be at the show and would love to meet you to chat about how we can help fulfil your automotive goals, be that acquiring your next target or freeing up space in your garage.

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Entries are now open for the 2027 centenary edition of 1000 miglia.

If you have ever fancied the idea of taking part in the World’s most beautiful race this is surely the time to grasp the opportunity, as entries are now open for next year’s Centenary running of the event.

In homage to the original, 2027 will closely follow the 1927 route and be run in an anti-clockwise direction. Also, in order to accommodate all of the route, the event will be spread over six days instead of the usual five and will be visiting, amongst others; Parma, Modena, Florence, Siena, Rome, Perugia, Verona and Padua, before returning to Brescia.

1000 Miglia is always special but next year promises to be even more spectacular. Demand for places will be high and entries close on 22nd December so act quickly. If you wish to fulfil the dream, Brian Classic & Company always have a selection of highly eligible cars available – please give us a call to discuss your options and talk through the entry process.