£126.5k
Offered from the private collection of Roger Bray 1961 Porsche 356B T5 1600 Super Cabriolet
Bonhams • UK • 14 Jul 2023
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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£126,500
Offered from the private collection of Roger Bray 1961 Porsche 356B T5 1600 Super Cabriolet
UK • 14 Jul 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1961 Porsche 356B T5 1600 Super Cabriolet, with coachwork by Reutter, is offered from the Roger Bray private collection. The car was delivered new to VW Mexico, features matching chassis and engine numbers, and has been under present ownership since 2015. It is presented in excellent restored condition.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in excellent restored condition, finished to an exceptionally high standard. The Ruby Red paintwork and grey leather interior are noted as being in beautiful condition. Some desirable accessories and upgrades are present.
/ 10
71 miles (via 2021 MOT)
TSU 906
1961
Auction
154845
RHD
United Kingdom
£126.5k
Offered from the private collection of Roger Bray 1961 Porsche 356B T5 1600 Super Cabriolet
Bonhams • UK • 14 Jul 2023
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
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Delivered new to VW Mexico • Matching chassis and engine • Present ownership since 2015 • Excellent restored condition
One of the all-time great sports cars, the 356 was the work of Ferry Porsche, who had been inspired by the FIAT-based Cisitalias of Piero Dusio.
Ferry's 356 was based on the Volkswagen designed by his father, and like the immortal 'Beetle' employed a platform-type chassis with rear-mounted air-cooled engine and all-independent torsion bar suspension.
Introduced in 1948, the Porsche 356 set a new standard for small sports cars and proved adaptable to all forms of motor sport including circuit racing and rallying.
In 1951 a works car finished first in the 1,100cc class at the Le Mans 24-Hour Race, thus beginning the marque's long and illustrious association with La Sarthe.
Cabriolets had been manufactured right from the start of 356 production, but the first open Porsche to make a significant impact was the Speedster, introduced in 1954 following the successful r...
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£61,776
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£183,221
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 8th Mar 2022
Latest MOT mileage:
71 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 9th Mar 2021, 71 miles
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