1951 Porsche 356 1300 Split-Window Cabriolet
- Engine
- 1.3L pushrod flat-four, 44 bhp
- Colour
- Pascha Red over beige leather
The 1951 Porsche 356 Pre-A 1300 Cabriolet, chassis 10118, is among only 156 Reutter-bodied cabriolets produced for the 1951 model year out of approximately 997 total 356s built that period. Assembled on 8 September 1951 and originally dispatched to Buenos Aires, Argentina, it retains the characteristic split windshield and uncluttered aesthetic of the transitional Zuffenhausen cars. The car spent several decades in South America before returning to Europe, and has since undergone two high-standard restorations, presented in correct Pascha Red with a matching original-specification interior.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate US$650,000 – US$800,000
- 2023-03-02Auction saleSold US$275,000
- 1951-09-08 →Factory deliveryOriginal Buenos Aires, Argentina recipientpartial documentation
Car was delivered new to Buenos Aires and remained in South America for several decades. Departure date from this owner is not specified but implied to be before the 1980s acquisition.
- Date unknownPrivate saleGerman individualpartial documentation
Acquired the car from South America during the 1980s; no further detail on duration of ownership or how it subsequently changed hands.
- Date unknownOwner during 1990 restorationpartial documentation
Commissioned a high-quality full restoration completed around 1990.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCurrent consignorpartial documentation
Undertook a second, more recent restoration and carried out extensive mechanical sorting; car described as suitable for both driving and concours use.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1990Restoration
First full restoration carried out to a high standard, including correct Pascha Red paintwork.
- —Restoration
A second comprehensive restoration completed more recently, covering bodywork, interior details including period-correct square weave carpets, wood door trim, accurate colors, and mechanical sorting throughout.
Car reported to be well prepared for both driving and concours use following this work.
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