£425.2k
John Oates’ 1960 Porsche 356B Emory Special Cabriolet
Bring A Trailer • US • 9 Feb 2026
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£425,225
John Oates’ 1960 Porsche 356B Emory Special Cabriolet
US • 9 Feb 2026 • Lot #229047
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a custom 1960 Porsche 356B Emory Special Cabriolet, rebuilt between 2016-2018 for John Oates with a 2.4-liter Emory-Rothsport flat-four engine and numerous performance and aesthetic modifications. It features a custom paint job, cognac leather interior, upgraded suspension, and a lowered hardtop, making it a unique and high-value collector car.
Condition
8
The car was rebuilt and modified by Emory Motorsports between 2016 and 2018, including bodywork and rust repairs. It has a custom paint job and several modifications like updated suspension and brakes. The listing mentions minor wear, but the overall description suggests it is very well-maintained with minimal cosmetic imperfections.
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6,000 miles
154136
United States
Manual
1960
Auction
£425.2k
John Oates’ 1960 Porsche 356B Emory Special Cabriolet
Bring A Trailer • US • 9 Feb 2026
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
on Build 2.4L Rothsport-Emory Flat-Four Dual Weber 48mm IDA Carburetors Four-Speed Manual Gearbox Custom Blend of Graphite Grey Metallic Cognac Leather Upholstery Body-Color Removable Hardtop Louvered Decklid 16" Billet Aluminum Wheels Adjustable PEP Shock Absorbers 911-Style Rear Suspension Speedster-Style Bucket Seats Simpson Harnesses Roll Bar This 1960 356B left the factory as a cabriolet and was rebuilt and modified as an Emory Special cabriolet by Emory Motorsports between 2016 and 2018 for the seller, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musician John Oates.
Oates commissioned the car to celebrate his 70th birthday and took initial delivery during Rennsport Reunion VI at the Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca.
Power is provided by a 2.4-liter Emory-Rothsport flat-four that combines Porsche 911 internals and bespoke components housed in a custom-cast case and features dual 48mm Weber carburetors and twin-plug ignition.
Shifting is via a four-speed manual transaxle, and further equipment in...
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£10,550
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£96,795
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£425,225
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