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1961 Porsche 356B Roadster 5-Speed
United States • 17 Sept 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1961 Porsche 356B Roadster, repainted red, features a five-speed 901 transaxle and 911 suspension, with a documented history of vintage racing and subsequent refurbishment for road use. It comes with a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and notes from a notable former owner, indicating a well-maintained but modified classic.
Condition
7
The car has been modified and repainted. While it has been refurbished and used in vintage races and then for road use, the description mentions replacement parts, repainting, and a history of racing, suggesting it's not in pristine or outstanding condition. However, it has been well-maintained and documented by its previous owners.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
88987
Odometer:
42,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Replacement Flat-Four w/Big-Bore Kit Five-Speed 901 Manual Transaxle Repainted Red Tan Vinyl Black Convertible Top Chrome-Finished 15" Wheels Louvered Decklid Porsche CoA Hand-Written Notes
This 1961 Porsche 356B Roadster was modified with a 901 five-speed manual transaxle and 911-specification rear suspension and was raced throughout the mid-1960s.
After being acquired as a non-running project by noted Porsche racer, engine builder, and author Duane Spencer in the mid-1980s, the car was recommissioned and used in numerous vintage races throughout the late 1980s.
It was refurbished for road use and repainted red following its final full race at Riverside in July 1988.
Previously featured , the car was acquired by the current owner in 2020, and subsequent work involved fitting the replacement flat-four with 86mm pistons and cylinders and replacing the push rod tubes, spark plugs, and engine gaskets.
Equipment includes a louvered engine lid, 15″ wheels, a black soft top, and a wood...
Points of note
£54,950
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£140,926
Median Price (Since 2020)
£910,600
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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