Description
Porsche 356 Coupé Pre-A with split rear window from 1951 – early production model delivered by D'Ieteren.
In 1950, D'Ieteren signed an import contract with Porsche, becoming the fourth importer outside Germany. In 1961, D'Ieteren obtained authorisation to assemble cars near Brussels, Porsche Germany lacking sufficient production capacity.
This particular example was therefore imported but not assembled in Belgium.
The car is in excellent condition and features the famous split rear window (Geteilte Frontscheibe, a provisional solution, curved glass manufacture being very complex and costly at the time), a legendary version, all the more so as it was produced for a short period.
- Imported and delivered by D'Ieteren;
- Built during Porsche's first full production year in Stuttgart;
- Distinctive Pre-A design with a sharp roofline and a minimalist dashboard;
- Period-correct interior with unique detailing;
- Lightweight construction with a Volkswagen-derived chassis, optimised by Porsche engineers;
- Elegant, iconic bumpers, hand-formed body panels and parts;
- Split-rear-window models from this era are increasingly rare and represent an excellent investment in a challenging market;
This car hails from a pivotal period in Porsche's development – ideal for collectors, historic events or classic car rallies.
A unique opportunity to acquire a piece of authentic early Porsche production history.
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