1962 PORSCHE 356 B 1600S ROADSTER

KEY FACTS

  • A rare ‘twin-grille’ T6-generation 356 B 1600S Roadster, presented in excellent condition throughout and benefitting from prior restoration.
  • Its original engine was upgraded to a 90bhp ‘616/7’ flat-four in period, which drives the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission.
  • Believed to be one of approximately 249 examples built by D’Ieteren Frères.
  • First registered in Rochester, New York on 12 January 1962, this 356 B was later acquired by a collector in Hawaii, where it remained for a number of years before being imported to the UK.

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

  • This 1600S’ original 75bhp ‘616/12’ flat-four engine was replaced with a 90bhp 616/7 unit in period.
  • Originally finished in Ruby Red with a black leather interior, the car was resprayed in black and its interior was retrimmed with beige leatherette at its second owner’s request.
  • Inside, the dashboard has been replaced with the more driver-focused item from a 356 B Speedster, and a Nardi steering wheel has been fitted in place of the original.
  • This 356 B benefits from a prior restoration, with the odometer reading 13,400 miles since this was completed.
  • The car will be accompanied by a folder of documents detailing its history, as well as its original handbook and various invoices for its past maintenance.
  • The original build sheet detailing the factory specification is also present.

CONDITION

  • No known bodywork damage.
  • Previously resprayed to a good standard, the black paintwork presents well, with a few small stone chips and light swirl marks around the car.
  • Retrimmed in beige leatherette, the interior is very smart, though there is some wear on the piping on both of the seats, and a mark across the driver’s seatback, as well as some small blemishes on the steering wheel’s wooden rim, in line with the car’s age and use.
  • There are no known electrical or mechanical faults.
  • The car’s last recorded MOT test was conducted on 21 May 2017 at 13,323 miles, which resulted in a clean, first-time pass. While it is exempt from mandatory testing on the basis of age, the seller is aiming to have a fresh 12-month certificate on the car ready for handover to the next owner.

SERVICE HISTORY

  • This 356’s most recent maintenance was carried out in 2019 by Hexagon Classics. As well as carrying out a full service, Hexagon also rebuilt the carburettor and alternator and overhauled the braking system.
  • Prior to this, Hexagon Classics maintained the car on a regular basis for the present owner.
  • A new clutch assembly was fitted in 2017.

SUMMARY

This 1962 Porsche 356 B 1600 S Roadster is a wonderful, restored example of the rare and highly collectible D’Ieteren twin-grille model, presented in very smart condition throughout and routinely maintained to a high standard. Fitted with the more potent 90bhp ‘616/7’ air-cooled flat-four engine in period, this lightweight and agile German sports car drives as beautifully as it looks, and will make a superb addition to any collection.

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All UK-registered cars and motorbikes on Collecting Cars are run through an online HPI check. On the HPI report, this vehicle shows no insurance database markers for damage or theft, and has no finance owing. Bidders should note that this Porsche shares its basic serial number with a Seddon Atkinson commercial vehicle, and this truck was previously scrapped, which may show on an HPI check. The Porsche is HPI clear.

Car Overview

  • 13,400 miles (since restoration)
  • manual
  • LHD
  • Black
  • Beige leatherette
  • 1.6L


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  • Lot #03831
  • private Sale
  • London, United Kingdom

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