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1961 Porsche 356B Super 90 Cabriolet is for sale

April 26, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

Between 1959 and 1963, Porsche produced one of its legendary models, the Porsche 356B. However, this car is not like other examples. It’s a Reutter-bodied 1961 Porsche 356B Super 90 Cabriolet and it’s currently for sale.

The 356 B is powered by a replacement 1.6-liter flat-four engine paired with a replacement four-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. In 2016, the engine was rebuilt and the work was done by Bob Hindson Racing. The car is mounted on chrome 15″ wheels wrapped in 175/65 Sumitomo HTR A/S tires.

This example is finished in Aetna Blue, and some repairs have been done recently. It is equipped with a left side mirror, a blue soft top, gold badging, a single engine grille, a black top boot, body-color bumpers with chrome overriders and integrated exhaust outlets, Koni shocks, front and rear sway bars, and finned four-wheel drum brakes. The shock absorbers, steering wheel and axle limiter were replaced, while the king pins were rebuilt.

Inside, the seats are covered in red leather that also covers the door panels. Extras include floor mats, a heater, a VDO clock and a lockable glove box. The five-digit odometer shows 97,247 miles (total mileage is unknown).

The car comes with service records, a Kardex report, a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity (listing the car’s original colors, powertrain numbers, and factory-delivered options as well as a delivery date of February 22, 1961), Kardex report, multiple keys, service records from 1996 onwards, and a clean Kansas title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on April 28 and the current highest bid is $90,000 USD.

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1961 Porsche 356B Super 90 Cabriolet is for sale

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1963 Porsche 356B is for sale

April 21, 2023 Francis Mitterrand 2 Comments

Three years after the end of World War II, Porsche began production of its first production car, the Porsche 356. It was produced in several versions, and in 1962, Porsche introduced the 356 B model with the T6 body type. It was produced until 1963, and over 30,000 cars left the production line. One of them, a 1963 Porsche 356B is for sale.

This unique “Karmann hardtop” car is powered by a 1.6-liter flat-four engine with dual carburetors. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. It sits on silver-finished 15″ steel wheels wrapped in 165/80 Kumho Power Star 758 tires.

The Porsche 356B is finished in Ruby Red, and is in good condition. It is equipped with twin grilles on the engine compartment cover, an external fuel filler in the right front wing/fender and a larger rear window, Bursch exhaust system and four-wheel drum brake system. Three years ago, the body was repainted, the windshield, window and body seals were replaced, and LED lighting was installed.

Inside, the seats are covered in gray leather that also covers the door panels while the upper part of the dashboard is covered in red leather. The three-spoke steering wheel is wrapped in a leather cover. Ten years ago, the interior was refreshed. Additional equipment includes lap and shoulder seat belts, an analog clock, and a JVC radio mounted below the dashboard. The five-digit odometer reads 84,455 miles.

The auction ends on April 23rd and the current highest bid is $32,000 USD.

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1966 Ferrari 330 GTC is up for auction

April 19, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

In 1963, Ferrari presented a series of V12 powered automobiles in several versions: 2+2 GT Coupé, two-seat Berlinetta, spyder, and race car. Three years later, at the Geneva Motor Show, the company presents a two-seater coupé with a Pininfarina-designed body, the Ferrari 330 GTC. It was produced until 1968, and 598 units left the production line. One of them, a 1966 Ferrari 330 GTC is up for auction.

The Ferrari 330 GTC is powered by a 4.0-liter Tipo 209 V12 engine with 300 hp (220 kW). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a torque tube and a rear-mounted five-speed manual gearbox. It reaches 60 mph in under seven seconds with a top speed of 150 mph (242 km/h). It is mounted on chrome Borrani wire wheels wrapped in 205VR14 Michelin XWX tires.

Four years ago, Forza Motors (Monterey) replaced the cylinder sleeves, pistons, connecting rods, main and rods, timing chains and valve springs. The triple Weber carburetors were rebuilt and the cooling, ignition and fuel system were refreshed, costing over $98,000. A year later, electronic ignition was added and the timing was adjusted, while the carburetors were synced.

This car is finished in red and is in good condition. It is equipped with split front and rear bumpers, front fender vents, a driver-side mirror, a rear-mounted antenna, red rear turn signal lenses, quad ANSA exhaust outlets, servo-assisted disc brakes with three-piston calipers at each corner.

Inside, the seats are trimmed in black leather that also covers the dashboard and door panels. In front of the driver is a wood-rimmed steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer showing 43,666 kilometers (~27k miles). Additional equipment includes a cream-color fluted headliner, wood dash trim, black shoulder belts, leather rear luggage straps, air conditioning, power windows and a set of red floor mats.

This Ferrari 330 GTC comes with invoices from current ownership, owner’s manuals, a tool kit, and a clean Arizona title in the name of the owner’s trust listing the car as a 1967 model.

The auction ends on April 28 and the current highest bid is $395,000 USD.

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