Vehicle Description
Chassis No. 11185
Engine No. 1282882
Transmission No. 15990
Early "Pre-A" 356s are amazing machines, the very foundation of the
Porsche experience. The times were different and the 1,100cc or
1,300cc engines and non-synchromesh transaxle, evoke the spirit of
a bygone era - sporting, purposeful, and simplistic driving. The
legacy of this 1952 Porsche 356 Pre-A Split-Window Coupe is
captivating. Chassis number 11185 was originally finished in the
extremely rare shade of Moor Green and delivered to the
world-famous Gl�ckler dealership in Frankfurt, Germany, as verified
by its Kardex. It was later discovered by well-respected East Coast
Porsche enthusiast and racer Peter Brittingham, known by many as
"Liverman" for his race team and his dedication to the cause of
organ donation. A labor of love for over a decade, Peter restored
and reimagined the forgotten 356. The Reutter body was restored as
from the coachbuilder, painted an attractive shade of blue, and
paired with correct Pre-A matching bumpers. The interior was
refinished to correct specification in brown and tan, with
vintage-style corduroy bucket seats later added for additional
support, although the original-style seats remain with the car and
are included in its sale. But the drivability is far superior to
the original, with Mr. Brittingham utilizing a 1,600cc engine
sourced from a Porsche 912 paired to a later Type 644 dual-mount
synchromesh 4-speed transaxle. The "pea-shooter" exhaust is the
essence of racing 356s, and the suspension is set up with track use
in mind, with Koni Classic shocks and a heavy-duty front sway bar.
A rollbar and competition harnesses reveal the competitive nature
of this 356, as do the numerous event stickers and accompanying
VSCCA logbook.
With both the historic nature of an early Split-Window and the
sporting nature of a vintage racer, this 1952 356 Coupe is a true
dual-personality Porsche - as at home in a driving event as it is
in any collection, to be admired for its purity of form and
stunning finishes.
