Description
The Porsche 356B arrived in late 1959 with more noticeable styling and structural changes compared to the predecessor 356A.. Initially designated as the T5 body, it featured higher-mounted bumpers with larger guards, a more prominent front hood handle, and revised interior appointments. Though not as aesthetically sleek as its predecessors, the 356B was a more robust and refined car, aimed at expanding Porsche’s appeal in a growing global market. In 1962, Porsche introduced the T6 body, which brought twin engine lid grilles, a larger rear windscreen and a new fuel filler location on the right front wing (rather than under the bonnet). Mechanically, the 356B retained the proven 1600 and 1600 S engines but also introduced the high-performance Super 90, which offered more power and torque for spirited driving. The 356B bridged the gap between the early, spartan 356s and the more refined 911 era that would follow.
The example we are offering for sale is a late-production 356B 1600 S-90 Reutter Cabriolet. This car was delivered new in America in the stunning and highly sought-after colour scheme of Slate Grey with a red interior. Furthermore, the car was fitted with the high-performance Super 90 engine. The Porsche arrived in Belgium in 2014 and was then subjected to a complete nut-and-bolt restoration, which was completed in 2023. Since then, the car has covered around a thousand kilometres and is therefore still in absolutely mint condition. The original colour scheme - according to the accompanying Porsche Certificate of Authenticity - was Slate Grey, and this colour was therefore retained for the restoration. The engine is no longer the original matching-number unit, but an even better engine from a 1964 Porsche 356 SC, and thus the 95 hp version. Everything was overhauled during the restoration, and the car looks as though it has just rolled off the production line.
Only 3, 100 examples of the 356B T6 Cabriolet were built, and it remains a sought-after collector’s car. This 356 is in fantastic condition, features a gorgeous colour combination and is 100% ready to be enjoyed this coming summer.
