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1960 Porsche 356B Roadster is up for auction

In 1960, Porsche premiered the second version of its most popular model with the T5 body type, the Porsche 356B Roadster. It was produced until 1963, and 30,963 cars left the production line, of which 2,902 were Roadsters. One of them, a 1960 Porsche 356B Roadster is up for auction.

This 356B Roadster is powered by a modified 1,720cc air-cooled flat-four engine paired with a four-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. The seller said that a service was done which included adjusting the carburetors and valves, replacing the battery and performing an oil change.

The car is finished in Royal Blue, has been properly maintained and is in good condition. It is equipped with a black soft top with a matching top boot, body-color bumpers with chrome overriders, driving lamps, four-wheel finned drum brakes. In 2010, the car was refurbished by Apex Classique of Lakewood, which included replacing the front and rear decklids.

Inside, the low-back bucket seats are covered in gray vinyl that also covers the door panels. In front of the driver is a three-spoke steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer showing 416 miles, the distance traveled since the renovation. Total mileage is unknown. Additional equipment includes lap belts for both occupants, black rubber floor linings, passenger grab handle, a sliding rearview mirror, roll-up windows, and map pockets.

Porsche 356B Roadster comes with a tonneau cover, a copy of the Kardex, and a Texas title.

The auction ends on September 16 and the current highest bid is $100,000 USD.

Source: Bring a Trailer

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1960 Porsche 356B Roadster is up for auction
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1965 Shelby GT350 Fastback is up for auction

In 1965, Ford introduced a high-performance variant of the Ford Mustang, the Shelby Mustang GT350, which was produced until 1970. The first generation was the smallest and lightest of the GT 350 models. It is a very desirable car and one of the rare examples built by Shelby American, 1965 Shelby GT350 Fastback will be offered at auction.

The Shelby GT350 Fastback is powered by a 4.7L V8 engine with factory output of 306 hp (228 kW) and 329 lb-ft (446 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission. It is mounted on original 15″ Cragar wheels.

The car is finished in Wimbledon White with Guardsman Blue rocker stripes, well maintained and in good condition. It is equipped with original sheet metal and steel-reinforced fiberglass hood, factory side exhaust, aluminum Shelby VIN tag, three Ford hidden VIN stamps in upper aprons, original Shelby VIN stamp on passenger apron, original rear axle limiting cables, over-rider traction bars, driveshaft safety loop, aluminum-finned T-style oil pan, Shelby aluminum intake and Tri-Y headers, Ford/Carlite glass intact including windshield, and Koni shocks.

Inside, the original interior has been retained. The seats are upholstered in black leather that also covers the door panels. There is also a 15 inch slotted Motolita wood steering wheel and Ray Brown seat belts. The five-digit odometer reads 41.4302 miles.

This amazing car comes with SAAC serial verification letter, Shelby owner’s manual and 1965 Ford Mustang manual, copies of Shelby invoices to Marshall Motor Company, copy of shipping invoice, copies of previous registrations, history listed in the Shelby Registry. It will be auctioned in Dallas September 20-23, 2023.

Source: Mecum

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1965 Shelby GT350 Fastback is up for auction
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1956 Porsche 356A Speedster sold for $335,000 USD

At the 2023 Monterey Car Week, an exhibition of vintage cars from around the world was held, and some of them were auctioned after the exhibition. The star of the event was a 1956 Porsche 356A Speedster sold for $335,000 USD.

The Porsche 356 is the Stuttgart-based company’s first production car, and this car is powered by a 1.6L Air Cooled Flat-4 engine with a factory 60 hp (45 kW) and 81 lb-ft (110 Nm) of torque. It is one of 1,171 examples that were produced until 1957. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. The odometer reads 18,860 miles.

It is finished in original Rot (red) over Leder Schwarz (black leather) upholstery. It is equipped with a Speedster body by Reutter, very rare Rudge knock-off wheels, red upholstery piping, a black soft top and matching tonneau cover, a “1950-1955 German Sportscar Champion” Meister Shaften dash badge, VDO instruments including the speedometer, tachometer and oil-temperature gauge, front and rear bumper over-riders, and pre-1957 style tail lights.

The car was part of the collection for 30 years, and the new owner received the vehicle with a driver’s manual, maintenance records and a copy of the factory Kardex production record.

Source: Mecum

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1956 Porsche 356A Speedster sold for $335,000 USD