$320.000 --- While the 1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Continental Sunroof Coupe represents the romantic side of early Porsche ownership, the 1955 Porsche 356 Pre-A Continental Coupe offers a slightly distinct, more idealistic flavor of the same rare vintage.

The second Porsche-born offering, often referred to as a "Bent Window" for its unique windshield contour, likewise benefits from a no-expense-spared rotisserie restoration. Like its silver sibling, it retains its original body panels and matching-numbers engine and gearbox, preserving the mechanical virtue that serious collectors deem priceless.

Its 1488cc flat-4, however, is of a different specification: engine type 528/2, engine number 41083, rated at 82 HP. That figure positions it among the more potent 1500 variants of the period, offering a noteworthy performance edge over the standard 55 HP configuration. In a car that weighs scarcely more than 1,800 pounds, the contrast is substantial. Correspondingly, restored dual Solex carburetors and a 4-speed manual transmission complete the powertrain equation.

Finished in an enchanting Adriatic Blue over red, this Porsche Continental wears a vivid, rare color combination that feels both era-correct and genuinely uncommon. Under a glow, the blue exterior (or "R 509 adriablau," per its Reutter Certificate) spotlights the subtle tension in the Pre-A's flanks, while the red cabin provides the warm, tactile contrast that defined 1950s sporting interiors. As with the sunroof example, documentation tied to this sumptuous automobile is exhaustive and includes a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, Reutter Certificate of Production and Porsche Kardex documents partnered with a tailored restoration book. The documentation, like the undertaking of this Porsche's rehabilitation, is impressively cumulative.