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1960 Porsche 356B Roadster for sale

March 4, 2023 Francis Mitterrand 2 Comments

In 1948, Porsche’s first production automobile, the Porsche 356, arrived on the market. It was a lightweight and nimble-handling automobile available both in hardtop coupé and open configurations. In 1960, Porsche unveiled the 356B model, which was produced until 1963. One of the first examples, the 1960 Porsche 356B Roadster is up for sale.

This car is finished in Ivory (6004) and is in good condition with paint chips, scratches, and other blemishes. It is equipped with a convertible top, a red boot cover, fender-mounted mirrors, body-color bumpers with chrome overriders, a single decklid rear grille, stainless steel side spears and rocker panel trim, dual exhaust outlets, and four-wheel drum brakes.

Inside, the bucket seats are upholstered in red leather, matching the color of the dashboard, door panels and carpet. There is also a three-spoke steering wheel behind which is a five-digit odometer with 41,774 miles (total mileage is unknown). Additional equipment includes sun visors, a heater, lap belts, a passenger grab handle, black rubber floor mats, and storage pockets.

The Porsche 356B Roadster is powered by a 1.6-liter flat-four engine with 75 hp (55 kW) and 88 lb-ft (119 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual gearbox. It is mounted on silver-finished 15″ ventilated steel wheels wrapped in Vredestein Sprint Classic tires.

The car comes with a copy of the Kardex, manufacturer’s literature, notes and photos from previous owners, and German registration.

The auction ends on March 9th and the current highest bid is $70,000 USD.

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1960 Porsche 356B Cabriolet is for sale

February 25, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

In 1948, the Austrian company Porsche Konstruktionen GesmbH unveiled the Porsche 356, which the Austrian company produced until 1949, when it was taken over by the German Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche GmbH. The 356 was built in four distinct series (the original “pre-A”, 356 A, 356 B, and 356 C). In 1959, the Porsche 356 B (T5 body type) arrived on the market with a cabriolet body and an optional steel cabriolet hardtop welded in place. It was produced until 1963 and one of them, the 1960 Porsche 356B Cabriolet, is for sale.

The 356B Cabriolet is powered by an air-cooled 1.6L flat-four engine with 75 hp (55 kW) and 88 lb-ft (119 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox. It sits on chrome 15″ ventilated steel wheels wrapped in 175/65 Dunlop SP37 A/S tires.

This car is finished in gray (original Aetna Blue) and is in good condition. It is equipped with a black convertible top, bullet-style front indicators, a single decklid grille, a chrome left-side mirror, a reverse light, and body-color bumpers with chrome overriders and integrated exhaust outlets at the rear.

Inside, the seats are covered in red vinyl that also covers the door panels. In front of the driver is a three-spoke steering wheel, an instrument panel and a five-digit odometer showing 18,752 miles (actual mileage is unknown). Additional equipment includes salt-and-pepper carpeting with red trim along with front lap belts, a locking glove compartment, a rearview mirror, and a push-button AM/FM radio.

The car comes with a clean Illinois title in the current owner’s name.
The auction ends on March 2nd and the current highest bid is $50,000 USD.

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1954 Porsche 356 Speedster is for sale

February 23, 2023 Francis Mitterrand

In 1954, Porsche introduced one of its most desirable collector models, the Porsche 356 Speedster. It was produced until 1958, and when it appeared it was an instant hit on the American market. 3,676 examples were produced and one of them, the 1954 Porsche 356 Speedster, is for sale.

This car is finished in Oslo Blue (the original color was White), and is in good condition. It is equipped with sealed-beam headlights with stone guards, gold badging, a Talbot driver-side mirror, quadruple beehive taillights, a single engine lid vent, body-color bumpers with polished overriders, and a Reutter badge riveted to the right-front fender, black soft roof and Koni shock absorbers.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in red leather with Mercedes-Benz-sourced blue plaid cloth inserts. Red leather covers the dashboard and door panels. There are also black and red Coco Mats, a gold dash badge, an adjustable rearview mirror, and a passenger grab handle.

The 356 Speedster is powered by a 1.5-liter flat-four engine paired with a four-speed manual that sends power to the rear wheels. The clock reads 27,413 miles, but it can’t be said for sure that’s the actual number since the odometer shows the same mileage as in 2021. It is mounted on 14″ Fuchs wheels wrapped in 185/65 Firestone All-Season tires.

The car comes with tools, a Porsche Classic Technical Certificate, and a clean Florida title in the owner’s name listing the vehicle as a 1954 model year.

The auction ends on March 2nd and the current highest bid is $225,000 USD.

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