The Porsche 356 B, produced from 1960 through 1963, represents the mid-point in the 356’s model history.

In what is known as “T5” form, the B introduced new front and rear sheet-metal, while retaining the curved front trunk lid and rounded fenders of the A series.

The B also added some features requested by American customers, such as raised front and rear bumpers with over-riders to better protect the body from parking incidents.

The headlamps were raised, a larger hood handle added, and front vent windows appeared in the doors.

A new steering wheel and column similarly refreshed the interior, along with redesigned rear seats.

The 356 B also reflected Porsche’s continuing effort to improve the line’s mechanical components, with stronger engine internals, transaxle, shifting linkage, and better Alfin brakes.

The “Super” model with raised compression added an extra 15 brake horsepower to the standard version’s 1.6-liter, air-cooled, flat, four-cylinder engine.

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