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1961 Porsche 356B 1600S
United Kingdom • 29 Nov 2025 • Lot 111r
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1961 Porsche 356B Reutter coupe, finished in silver with blue interior. It benefits from a recent full engine rebuild and has a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity.
Condition
7
Recent mechanical refresh and cosmetic repaint.
/ 10
[Transmission]
Transmission:
115998
Chassis No:
Odometer:
30,464 miles
623 UYF
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Reutter built 1600s
Subject to recent full engine rebuild
One of the all-time great sportscars, the 356 was the work of Ferry Porsche, who had been inspired by the FIAT-based Castalia 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 356 model is acknowledged as Porsche's first production car and was a lightweight and nimble handling, rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive, two-door sportscar available in hardtop, coupé, and open configurations.
Design innovations continued during the years of manufacture, and it set a new standard for small sportscars, proving adaptable to all forms of motorsport including circuit racing and rallying.
In the 1960 model year, the 356A was replaced by the completely redesigned 356B (T5) which featured a one-piece windscreen and 15" wheels and represented significa...
Points of note
£4,836
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£60,671
Median Price (Since 2020)
£186,984
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Apr 14 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
30,262 miles
Registration Date
1961-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 15 2025 with 30,262 miles
Passed
On Aug 31 2016 with 30,262 miles
Failed
On Jul 04 2016 with 30,262 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Passed
On May 16 2015 with 30,262 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User Entered:
- Both rear brake drums distorted
Passed
On Mar 12 2014 with 29,524 miles
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