£61,776 (Est: £65,000 - £75,000)
1962 Porsche 356 B Super Cabriolet From a 32 year ownership - Extensively restored in the 90's
Historics • UK • 18 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£61,776 (Est: £65,000 - £75,000)
1962 Porsche 356 B Super Cabriolet From a 32 year ownership - Extensively restored in the 90's
UK • 18 Jul 2026 • Lot 242
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1962 Porsche 356 B Super Cabriolet, with a rare Heron Grey exterior and black interior, has been cherished by its owner for over 30 years and undergone significant restoration and refurbishment. It features a numbers-matching transmission and an uprated engine providing increased performance, making it a highly desirable classic sportscar.
Condition
8
The car has been extensively restored in the 90's and the interior and hood were retrimmed in 2013. It has been well-maintained over a long ownership period, indicating excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition with only minor signs of age expected from a restored classic.
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30,065 miles
157571
LHD
United Kingdom
Manual
PVS 817
1962
Auction
£61,776 (Est: £65,000 - £75,000)
1962 Porsche 356 B Super Cabriolet From a 32 year ownership - Extensively restored in the 90's
Historics • UK • 18 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
Year: 1962 Make: Porsche Model: 356 B Super Cabriolet Registration: PVS 817
Chassis No: 157571
Odometer: 30,065 • Offered from 32 years of enthusiast ownership • Extensively restored in the mid 1990’s • Interior and hood retrimmed in 2013 Few sportscars can claim the historical significance of the Porsche 356.
Developed during the marque's formative years, it was the model that established Porsche's reputation for engineering excellence, competition success and driver engagement, laying the foundations for every sportscar that followed.
By the early 1960s, continual development had transformed the 356 into a highly refined machine, and among the most desirable variants was the elegant 1600 Super Cabriolet.
Completed in 1963, this attractive example is presented in its original and particularly appealing colour combination of Heron Grey with a black soft top over a matching black leather interior.
According to its Porsche-issued Kardex warranty card, the car was supplied new throu...
Price Analysis vs Other 356 B Cabriolet Supers
£61,776
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£113,200
Median Price (Since 2020)
£183,221
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 14th Apr 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
30,055 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 13th Apr 2026, 30,055 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed
On 13th Apr 2026, 30,054 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On 15th Apr 2025, 29,994 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On 17th May 2024, 29,739 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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