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1963 Porsche 356B is for sale

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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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1963 Porsche 356B is for sale

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1970 Porsche 911S is for sale

In 1966, Porsche premiered a more powerful version of the two-door 2+2 high performance rear-engined sports model 911, the Porsche 911S. It was produced until 1973, when it was replaced by the 911 Carrera RS which was reintroduced from the 356 Carrera which had itself been named after Porsche’s class victories in the Carrera Panamericana races in Mexico in the 1950s. One of them, a 1970 Porsche 911S coupe is for sale.

This beautiful and well-preserved car is powered by a 2.2-liter flat-six engine with a factory output of 180 hp (132 kW). Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission. In 2021, a service was performed, which included changing the oil and replacing the fuel sender unit, batteries and tie downs, and oil cooler. It is mounted on 15″ Fuchs wheels wrapped in 195/65 Kumho Ecsta ASX tires.

This car is finished in Irish Green, well maintained and in good condition. It is equipped with US-market headlamps with “sugar scoop” rings, a driver’s mirror, polished trim, gold badging, four-wheel discs with aluminum calipers and ventilated rotors, and last year the rear cover was modified and the windshield, rear windows, seals were replaced. window and door seals.

Inside, the seats are covered in black leatherette with corduroy inserts, while the steering wheel is wrapped in a leather stitched-on cover. Additional equipment includes three-point seatbelts, a heater, an Alpine cassette player, Pioneer speakers, and replacement square weave carpeting. The clock shows 21,122 miles (total mileage is unknown).

This Porsche 911S comes with recent service records, a tool kit, a Porsche Production Specifications certificate, and a clean California title.

The auction ends on April 20th and the current highest bid is $80,000 USD.

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1970 Porsche 911S is for sale

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2023 Porsche Cayenne

At this year’s Shanghai Auto Show, Porsche premiered a redesigned edition of the Cayenne, which is based on the third-generation base of the popular SUV. It is one of the best-selling cars offered by the Stuttgart-based company.

The design remains the same, but Porsche offers several new body colors with this model. There were changes in the cabin, which include a new curved 12.6-inch display of the adaptive dashboard, and in addition to the central 12.3-inch display of the multimedia system, there is also an optional 10.9-inch display in front of the passenger seat. The short lever for operating the automatic transmission is now located between the instrument panel and the central display, near the multifunction steering wheel, which is taken from the electric Taycan. There are also new 20″, 21″ and 22″ aluminum wheels.

When it comes to the powertrain, the more significant is the return of the 4.0L V8 engine in the Cayenne S version, which delivers 474 hp (349 kW) and 443 lb-ft (600 Nm) of torque in the Sport Chrono package. It reaches 62 mph in 4.7 seconds with a top speed of 169 mph (273 km/h). As a reminder, the earlier model was powered by a 2.9L V6 engine.

The base model is still powered by a 2.9-liter V6 engine with 353 hp (260 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque. The Cayenne E-Hybrid is also offered, powered by the same engine in combination with an electric motor with a total power of 470 hp (346 kW). The car is equipped with a 25.9 kWh battery that enables a range of up to 90 kilometers.

The most powerful version of the Cayenne Turbo GT Coupé is powered by a 4.0L V8 engine with 659 hp (485 kW) that powers the SUV to reach 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.3 seconds with a top speed of 189 mph (305 km/h h). It is equipped with special 22-inch rims, adaptive suspension and carbon-ceramic brakes, and the optional Lightweight Sport package reduces the weight of the SUV by 33 kg.

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2023 Porsche Cayenne

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