Description
Porsche 356 B T5 Roadster 1600 60 bhp, built on 23 December 1960 and completely restored in an elegant metallic silver finish with red leather interior, just like the original 1948 Porsche 356 No. 1.
From a private collection, reserved for discerning collectors!
This car has covered only 500 km in 36 years! A truly remarkable achievement! Everything is removable!
It is in concours condition, as evidenced by recent photographs.
A complete and meticulous restoration, carried out by a renowned and prestigious restorer, an expert in Porsche 356.
Its history tells us that it was delivered new from the factory to the famous Porsche Brumos dealership in Jacksonville, Florida, an institution of Porsche motorsport, frequented by wealthy American clientele and personalities.
Before arriving in Italy in the late 1980s, it travelled the roads of Florida and California, perhaps driven by a famous racing driver or a film star? Impossible to say. The rest is a unique and incredible story.
Registered in Italy, it is ready for change of ownership or export.
It is sold with its Kardex, its Porsche Certificate of Origin, as well as ASI and CRS certificates.
Part exchange is possible, preferably for a Porsche from before 2007.
The 356 Roadster is considered the evolution of the Speedster.
It retains the original characteristics introduced in October 1954: a sportier and lighter body, a lowered windscreen, a specific dashboard, a simple bonnet and the absence of soundproofing. However, compared to the Speedster, it offers superior driving comfort thanks to its padded seats and panoramic windows.
Produced in 2, 180 examples compared to 4, 144 for the Speedster between late 1959 and early 1961 by coachbuilder Drauz on a Model B body, continuing the Convertible D version (on a Model A body), the Roadster is among the most sought-after 356s, little known even amongst Porsche enthusiasts, an extraordinary collector's piece.
