1962 PORSCHE 356 B T6 KARMANN ‘NOTCHBACK’

KEY FACTS

• A rare classic coupé, with an attractive two-tone finish, and which presents superbly.
• Under the bonnet is the 1.6-litre air-cooled flat-four engine, coupled with a four-speed manual transmission.
• Thought to be one of only 600 ‘T6 Notchback’ models produced between 1961 and 1962; it spent time in Virginia, Texas and Mexico, before being imported to the UK in 2013.

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

• It features the twin-grille engine cover, better ventilation, and a more practical external fuel filler.
• The car has undergone a comprehensive engine rebuild, a brake overhaul, plus other recent maintenance.
• Resprayed Aetna Blue paintwork and a contrasting roof, with dark blue vinyl upholstery and grey carpets.
• Wider-than-standard chrome wheels with Pirelli P3000 tyres.
• Maintenance invoices for its recent engine rebuild will be provided.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• Its Aetna Blue paintwork is in excellent condition, though the vendor notes that one small crack can be seen on the edge of the air vent below the windscreen.
• Its blue vinyl upholstery is in very good shape, with an attractive patina, but no unsightly wear or damage.
• No electrical faults have been detected.
• The most recent MOT test was on 17 August 2017, which was a pass with no advisories or defects. It is exempt from mandatory testing on the basis of age.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The car has recently undergone extensive maintenance at PR Services in Essex, including the full engine rebuild with new barrels and pistons, along with an overhauled flywheel, crankcases, crankshaft and camshaft. The upgraded Weber carburettors were rebuilt, while the kingpins and brakes were overhauled.

SUMMARY

This Porsche 356 B Karmann ‘Notchback’ is a stylish 1960s coupé, which has undergone a comprehensive respray and engine rebuild, now presenting in excellent condition throughout. Understood to be one of only around 600 such T6 cars produced, it would make a characterful and elegant addition to any collection of classics.

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