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1961 Porsche 356B Coupe is up for auction

In 1959, Porsche introduced the second version of its first production car, the Porsche 356B, which was produced until 1963. They are highly desirable among Porsche fans, especially those in excellent condition. One such, modified in 356 GT style, 1961 Porsche 356B Coupe is up for auction.

This 356B Coupe is powered by a replacement 1,720 cc flat-four engine, and the work was done by Markham Motor Works. Twin Solex carburetors and a full-flow oil filter were installed, the electrical system was converted to 12 volts, and the wiring harness and fuse box were replaced. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a Type 741 four-speed manual transmission. It is mounted on silver 15″ alloy wheels wrapped in 195/65 Goodyear Eagle Sport tires.

The car is finished in shade of gray, properly maintained and is in excellent condition. It is equipped with plexiglass vent, door, rear-quarter, and rear window glass, Xenon headlights and left fender-mounted mirror, leather hood strips, dual exhaust vents, and a front sway bar and aftermarket shocks at each corner, master cylinder, wheel cylinders, and brake lines replace the original four-wheel drum brake system.

Inside, Speedster-style seats are upholstered in tan leather, while gray leather covers the door panels, upper dashboard and rear seats. A fire extinguisher is mounted between the seats. In front of the driver is a wood-rimmed Nardi steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer showing 4,770 miles. Additional equipment includes latch-and-link lap belts, leather window pulls, Porsche crests embroidered on the seat backs, drilled pedals, and a Custom Autosound stereo stored in the lockable glovebox.

The car comes with refurbishment photos and records, a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, and a clean California title in the seller’s name that lists the vehicle as a 1960 model year.

The auction ends on August 31st and the current highest bid is $90,000 USD.

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1962 Porsche 356B 1600 Super 90 Cabriolet is for sale

Every now and then we come across a Porsche 356, the first production car from the German manufacturer, that is for sale. Some of them are in bad condition but can be a good project. However, there are some that are in pretty good condition and that is the case with this 1962 Porsche 356B 1600 Super 90 Cabriolet that is up for auction.

The Porsche 356B is powered by a 1.6-liter Super flat-four with a factory output of 86 hp (63 kW) @ 5500 rpm and 89 lb-ft (120 Nm) of torque @ 4300 rpm. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox. It should be noted that the fuel tank, rear muffler, and starter were replaced six years ago, while the rear pulley seal, fuel filter, and clamps were replaced last month. It sits on silver-finished 15” wheels wrapped in 185-series Vredestein Sprint Classic tires.

This car is finished in black and is in pretty good condition, with the owner reporting minor damage such as a few dents, scratches and peeling chrome parts. It was fully restored in the mid-80s, and six years ago the car was equipped with a replacement black soft top, Sonnenland black boot cover, body-color bumpers, fog lights, a driver’s mirror, twin engine grilles with badges, aftermarket LED taillight bulbs, and dual exhaust outlets that exit through the rear bumper, and four-wheel drum brakes.

Inside, the seats are trimmed in red leather that also covers the door panels and the upper part of the dashboard. There is also a three-spoke steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer that shows 70,416 miles. Additional equipment includes a heater, a locking glove box, an adjustable rearview mirror, Coco Mats, a cigarette lighter, a Blaupunkt AM/FM/SW radio, and door pockets. A four-way flasher switch has been added under the dashboard.

This Porsche 356B Super 90 comes with a copy of the Kardex, a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, service records, refurbishment photos, spare parts, a tool kit, and a clean Washington title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on August 28 and the current highest bid is USD $125,000.

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2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS is up for auction

In 1999, Porsche presented a high-performance homologation model of the Porsche 911 sports car, the Porsche 911 GT3. In the meantime, several versions of this model were produced, and the 991.1 GT3 was presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 2013, and the RS version of this car was presented two years later. It was produced until 2017 when it was replaced by an improved version. 4,500 cars rolled off the production lines and one of them, the 2016 Porsche 911 GT3 RS is up for auction.

991.1 GT3 RS is powered by a 4.0-liter flat-six with 500 hp (368 kW) and 338 lb-ft (460 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transaxle with Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus. It is mounted on 20″ and 21″ center-lock alloy wheels wrapped in 265/35 front and 325/30 rear Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.

This car is finished in white and is in excellent condition. It is equipped with a magnesium roof panel, aluminum doors, a rear wing, and a carbon-fiber trunk lid, engine cover, and front fenders, LED headlights with Porsche Dynamic Lighting System (PDLS), dual exhaust outlets, LED taillights, yellow Porsche -branded calipers over cross-drilled and ventilated carbon-ceramic discs, rear-axle steering, Porsche Active Suspension Management, and Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus, and a front-axle lift system.

Inside, carbon-fiber bucket seats are trimmed in black leather with Alcantara inserts, and the same combination covers the door panels. In front of the driver is a three-spoke steering wheel behind which is a digital odometer showing 1,959 miles. Additional equipment includes aluminum pedal covers, carbon-fiber illuminated door sill guards, Porsche-branded floor mats, PCM with navigation, automatic climate control, and cruise control.

The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with factory literature, a car cover, two keys, service records, and a clean Florida title in the current owner’s name.

The auction ends August 18 and the current highest bid is USD $165,000.

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