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£72,448
1961 Porsche 356B 1600 Cabriolet
UK • 7 Mar 2020
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1961 Porsche 356B, a Reutter-bodied cabriolet, underwent a bare-metal restoration approximately 10 years ago, including extensive panel and chassis work, engine upgrades, and interior retrimming. Finished in its original Ruby Red with black leatherette, it comes with a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and records of the respray.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in very good order with body and paintwork showing little sign of age since restoration. The upgraded engine is said to pull well, and the gearbox is in good order. There is mention of some restoration work, indicating it's not in pristine condition but very well-maintained.
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67,794 miles
LHD
United Kingdom
156019
1961
Auction
Description
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.
Porsche subcontracted the cabriolet body construction to several different coachbuilders, the car presented here being the work of its close neighbour and collaborator, Reutter.
Development saw the 356's original split windscreen replaced by a one-piece and a Porsche synchromesh gearbox adopted.
1955 marked the arrival of the restyled 356A, the newcomer being readily distinguished by its curved windscreen and 15", down from, 16" wheels.
Launched in September 1959, the 356B represents significant advances in driveability and comfort over earlier 356 models, and is a pleasingly quick way to enjoy the traditional Porsche values of quality, reliability and mechan...
Price Analysis vs Other 356 B Cabriolets
£10,550
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£96,795
Median Price (Since 2020)
£425,225
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 10th Oct 2019
Latest MOT mileage:
65,794 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 11th Sept 2018, 65,794 miles
Passed
On 11th Oct 2017, 65,794 miles
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Unit D, Lyndhurst Buildings, Lyndhurst Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9ED
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