Heading to Scottsdale is a beautiful 1954 Porsche 356 Pre-A 1500 Coupe, finished in an authentic Derby Red over a Rosanil Red leather interior. This desirable “Bent-window” Pre-A model is fitted with a rare sunroof and has undergone a stunning restoration by renowned Porsche specialist Jeff Huber. Notably, it is recorded as having been retained for “Porsche Factory Use” when new and is accompanied by a copy of its Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. Most interestingly, factory records suggest this 356 was utilized for testing and executive transportation, a privilege reserved for select vehicles. While the sunroof is absent from its factory documentation, its production timeline aligns with Porsche’s late-1954 introduction of the sunroof as an official feature, raising the possibility that this was a test car for the option. In 1955, the car was shipped to Brumos Porsche in Jacksonville, Florida, where it was used by Herr Will Van de Kamp, then the East Coast Distributor for Volkswag...