The Stuttgart-based company’s first production cars, the Porsche 356, are rare, especially when it comes to well-preserved examples. Regardless of the version and year of production, they attract the attention of observers and especially collectors. It was produced in four versions, and in 1960 Porsche introduced the 356 B with the T5 body type, but two years later it was replaced by the T6 body type. It was produced until 1963 and one well-preserved example, the 1962 Porsche 356B 1600S is up for auction.
The Porsche 356B 1600S is powered by a 1.6-liter Type 616/12 flat-four with factory 75 hp (55 kW) and 87 lb-ft (118 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a replacement Type 741 four-speed manual gearbox. It sits on vented gray 15″ steel wheels wrapped in 165-series Michelin XZX tires.
Originally finished in Oslo Blue, the car was repainted in the current black in 2000. At the same time, the interior was reupholstered in dark brown leather that covers the seats, dashboard and door panels. In front of the driver are a wood-rimmed steering wheel and a five-digit odometer showing 71,345 miles (total mileage is unknown). Additional equipment includes aftermarket headrests, door pockets with locking clasps, chrome-plated interior fittings, and a height-adjustable rearview mirror. It has been properly maintained and is in good condition.
This 356B comes with service records, a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, and a clean Iowa title.
The auction ends on October 7 and the current highest bid is $211,000 USD.
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