£191.3k
1960 Porsche 356 B 'Super 90' Cabriolet
Silverstone Auctions • UK • 2 Sept 2017
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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£191,250
1960 Porsche 356 B 'Super 90' Cabriolet
UK • 2 Sept 2017
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This UK-delivered 1961 Porsche 356 Super 90 Cabriolet is a matching numbers example, restored to a high standard in 2011. It is believed to be 1 of only 42 right-hand drive Super 90s produced that year, making it a rare and desirable collector's car.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in beautiful condition, restored to a very high standard in 2011. The bodywork and interior have mellowed nicely, the Ivory paintwork retains an excellent shine, and the panel fit is straight and true. The black interior is also in lovely order with beautifully preserved original features.
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79,907 kilometers (via 2017 MOT)
153UYO
1960
Auction
153702
RHD
United Kingdom
£191.3k
1960 Porsche 356 B 'Super 90' Cabriolet
Silverstone Auctions • UK • 2 Sept 2017
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
UK-delivered Super 90 Cabriolet in beautiful condition.
The 356 is acknowledged as Porsche's first production car and was a lightweight and nimble handling rear-engined, rear-wheel-drive, two-door sports car available in hardtop, coupé, and open configurations.
Design innovations continued during the years of manufacture, contributing to its motorsports success and general popularity.
The model was created by Ferdinand "Ferry" Porsche (son of Dr. Ing. Ferdinand Porsche, founder of the company), based on an original design by Porsche employee Erwin Komenda, its mechanicals (including engine, suspension, and chassis) were derived from the Volkswagen Beetle.
Porsche re-engineered and refined the car with a focus on performance.
By the late '50s, many fewer parts were shared between Volkswagen and Porsche and increasing success with its racing and road cars brought Porsche orders for over 10,000 units in 1964, and by the time 356 production ended in 1965 approximately 76,000 had been ...
Price Analysis vs Other 356 B Cabriolet Super 90s
£41,762
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£115,494
Median Price (Since 2020)
£212,212
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 14th Mar 2018
Latest MOT mileage:
79,907 kilometers
MOT History
Passed
On 15th Mar 2017, 79,907 kilometers
Failed
On 15th Mar 2017, 79,890 kilometers
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Passed
On 11th Nov 2015, 79,322 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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Auction House Headquarters
Silverstone Auctions
Ashorne, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV35 9AE, England
Located in Warwick, Warwickshire, Silverstone Auctions is a physical auction house handling classic, sports, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions at major UK events and offer vehicle consignment services.
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