1962 PORSCHE 356 B KARMANN

KEY FACTS

  • A superbly presented example of Porsche’s seminal production car: the 356 sports coupe.
  • It is powered by an air-cooled 1.6 litre flat-four, driving the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission.
  • This matching-numbers example was originally delivered to the USA and is accompanied by a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

  • Originally finished in Heron Grey over a red leatherette-trimmed interior, this 356 B was refinished in its current red and black colour scheme before it was acquired by its current owner.
  • It rides on a set of 15-inch steel wheels with polished hub caps featuring coloured Porsche crests.
  • The car is equipped with a ‘123 Tune’ Bluetooth distributor, and opening front quarterlight and rear quarter windows, as well as the optional spare wheel, jack and toolkit.
  • Also included in the sale is the original owner’s book pack, a number of spare parts and bulbs, and a raft of invoices relating to the car’s maintenance history both in the UK and USA.

CONDITION

  • There is no known bodywork damage.
  • The resprayed red paintwork presents superbly, with only one minor chip on the rear bumper, which is visible upon close inspection.
  • Moving inside, the black leatherette-trimmed cabin is described by the vendor as being in excellent order, with a pleasing ‘patina’. There is some slight creasing to the front seats and a few light signs of use on the steering wheel, in line with the age of the car.
  • There are no known mechanical or electrical faults, save for a non-functional fuel gauge.
  • Whilst the car is exempt from regular MOT testing, it has had a full pre-MOT inspection, following which a few issues relating to the lights and brakes were addressed.

SERVICE HISTORY

  • The car was last serviced in September 2021 at 63,631 miles by Porsche specialist Tech 9 Motorsport, which comprised of a full service and a comprehensive mechanical and electrical inspection and repair.
  • Prior to this, Tech 9 Motorsport serviced the car in April and March 2021, at 63,499 miles.
  • During the current keeper’s ownership, a new oil filter, fuel filter, sump gasket and cork gasket were fitted, as well as new spark plugs, hoses and bulbs.
  • Additionally, the brake shoes were replaced, the brakes were stripped, cleaned and adjusted, and a new ‘123 Tune’ ignition setup was performed.

SUMMARY

The precursor to the 911, the 356 is an important model in Porsche’s history, and represents the genesis of the marque. A particularly rare sight on the road and at classic car shows alike, this beautifully presented 356 B Karmann coupe would make a superb addition to any Porsche enthusiast’s collection, and is ready to drive and enjoy immediately.

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Car Overview

  • 63,647 miles
  • manual
  • LHD
  • Red
  • Black
  • 1.6L flat-four


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  • Lot #05992
  • private Sale
  • Aigburth, Merseyside, United Kingdom

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