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!
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.
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.
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Brian Classic & Co are located in rural Cheshire, UK. 20 mins from Manchester Airport and 2 hours mainline from London.
