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Porsche 356 B T5 Roadster 1600 60 hp with a very special history known since leaving the factory on 23 December 1960 (which I will be happy to tell anyone seriously interested in buying). One of only 2180 T5 Roadsters produced. Elegant colour combination, metallic silver with red leather interior, like the 1948 Porsche 356 No. 1! Kardex and Porsche certificate of origin. In perfect condition with only 400 kilometres on the clock from the expertly executed restoration by Porsche 356 experts. Italian number plate ready for transfer. Car visible in the province of Bergamo by appointment. The Roadster is the latest evolution of the Speedster, as it retains the original features introduced in 1954, but is more comfortable to drive with upholstered seats and rising windows. It is also rarer than the 4144 Speedsters produced in total. I value a part-exchange to my liking, preferably Porsche 964, 993, 996, 997 before 2005, or a rare or special car. !!!! For purchase by 20 May 2025, free entry to a prestigious international Car and Classic event in the Italian and Swiss Alps !!! I speak Italian, a little English and French !!! For purchase before 20 May 2025 free entry to prestigious international Car and Classic event !!! Porsche 356 B T5 Roadster 1600 60 hp with a very special history known since leaving the factory on 23 December 1960 (which I will be happy to tell to those seriously interested in buying). One of the 2180 T5 Roadsters produced. Elegant colour combination, metallic silver with red leather interior, like Porsche 356 No. 1 from 1948! 1 of 1948! Kardex and Porsche Certificate of Origin. CRS in the books and ASI membership. In perfect condition only 400 km. since restoration carried out to perfection by Porsche 356 experts. Italian number plates ready to pass. Car visible in the province of Bergamo by appointment. I evaluate partial exchange of my liking, preferably Porsche 964, 993, 996, 997 before 2005, or rare or special car. BRIEF HISTORY OF THE MODEL The Roadster version of the Porsche 356 can be considered the last of the Speedsters in that it retains the original characteristics that began in October 1954 when a new, sportier body appeared on the list, simplified in equipment and soundproofing, with a more affordable price.
The Speedster differed from the other 356 cabriolets in that the windscreen was smaller and not integrated into the bodywork but rather incorporated in a fully chromed frame, removable windows, an emergency folding hood without an inner lining, separate wrap-around seats, a new dashboard with the three instruments (rev counter, odometer and combined) arranged in a semi-circle, no glovebox and a gold frieze with the inscription 'Porsche'. Produced until August 1958 in 4144 units. In August 1958 it was replaced by the 'Convertible D' model, still retaining the sporty character but improving ride comfort by now having rising glass windows instead of removable ones, normal upholstered seats that were more comfortable than wraparound ones and closable side pockets on both doors. It was produced in 1330 examples until September 1959. September 1959 saw the birth of the 356 B, the result of the Technical Programme 5 (T5) and a bodywork facelift with numerous technical modifications. An affordable two-seater open model could not be missing: thus the 'Roadster' was born. Like the 'Convertible D', the 'Roadster' was produced by the Drauz coachbuilder, in 2180 units, and by D'Ieteren Frères in Belgium, in 473 units, until September 1961. Between the end of 1961 and early 1962, around 250 'Roadsters' were built with the T6 bodywork, the last ones produced.
