£163.1k
1962 Porsche 356B 'Super 90' Cabriolet
Silverstone Auctions • UK • 21 Oct 2017
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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£163,125
1962 Porsche 356B 'Super 90' Cabriolet
UK • 21 Oct 2017
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare, right-hand drive 1961 Porsche 356B Super 90 Cabriolet, a highly desirable collector's car. It features a rebuilt, correct-specification engine, a bare-metal repaint in 2013, and comes with a comprehensive history file.
Condition
6
The car has been repainted and had some chrome work done, suggesting cosmetic attention. It also had an engine replacement with a correct-specification unit, brake overhaul, and new clutch in 2001. It has not been fully restored but has received some refurbishment.
/ 10
83,250 miles
963 NME
1962
Auction
155621
RHD
United Kingdom
£163.1k
1962 Porsche 356B 'Super 90' Cabriolet
Silverstone Auctions • UK • 21 Oct 2017
Market Position:
Highest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
Delightful and rare, a right-hand drive Super 90 Cabriolet.
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.
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, and its mechanicals (including engine, suspension, and chassis) were derived from the Volkswagen Beetle.
Design innovations continued during the years of manufacture and 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 produced.
Today, the Porsche 356 is a highly regarded...
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 17th Oct 2018
Latest MOT mileage:
83,253 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 18th Oct 2017, 83,253 miles
Passed
On 7th Dec 2015, 83,232 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- slight play in front suspension
Failed
On 3rd Dec 2015, 83,231 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory:
- slight play in front suspension
Passed
On 15th Aug 2014, 83,196 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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