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1962 Porsche 356B 1600S is up for auction

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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1962 Porsche 356B 1600S is up for auction
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1963 Porsche 356B Cabriolet is for sale

It has been 75 years since Porsche began to conquer the market and the hearts of car enthusiasts. It all started with the first production car, the Porsche 356, which was produced in several versions, and at the beginning of the 60s, the model 356B was presented. It was produced until 1963, and one of them, the 1963 Porsche 356B Cabriolet is for sale.

The Porsche 356B is powered by a 1,600cc flat-four engine with dual Weber carburetors. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a replacement four-speed manual gearbox. It sits on chrome-finished 15″ steel wheels, with Porsche-logo hubcaps, wrapped in 165-series Vredestein Sprint Classic tires.

This 356B is finished in Ivory and is in good condition. It is equipped with a black soft top, body-color bumpers with overriders, dual mirrors, a Lietz luggage rack, a passenger-side fender-mounted Reutter badge, rocker trim, Super 90 rear badging, and dual exhaust outlets exiting through the rear overriders. It should be noted that the car had an accident ten years ago and since then the left headlight bucket, driver’s door skin, and windshield have been replaced.

Inside, the seats are covered with tan leather, which also covers the door panels, the upper part of the dashboard and the steering wheel. Additional equipment includes a height-adjustable rearview mirror, RJS Racing Equipment safety belts, a locking glove box, and a Becker Europa push-button radio. The VDO clock is inoperable. The five-digit odometer shows 4,020 miles (total mileage is unknown).

The car comes with a copy of the Kardex, correspondence from Porsche Cars North America, service records, a tool kit and jack, spare parts, 356 workshop manual, manufacturer’s literature, and a Virginia title in the seller’s name.

The auction ends on August 14, and the current highest bid is USD $85,356.

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1961 Porsche 356B Super 90 Cabriolet is for sale

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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