Highlights
- Desirable Super 90 specification with 90 hp engine
- Restored to a high standard
- Refinished in the sought-after (original) Slate Grey
- The vendor, a classic specialist, states this is "one of the best driving 356s we have experienced", citing smooth power delivery with lovely gear change
The Appeal
"I had always driven very speedy cars. I had an Alfa Romeo, also a BMW, and others... By the end of the war, I had a Volkswagen Cabriolet with a supercharged engine, and that was the basic idea. I saw that if you had enough power in a small car, it is nicer to drive than if you have a big car which is also overpowered. And it is more fun. On this basic idea, we started the first Porsche prototype.”
That was the account given by 356 creator Ferry Porsche, son of company founder Ferdinand Porsche. The car Ferry created kick-started the post-war sports car industry and laid down the blueprint for the legendary 911.
This 1963 example is a 356B T6 Super 90, which boasts a 90 hp flat-four engine. The Porsche has been restored to a high standard and refinished in its original and sought-after Slate Grey. The vendor has been fortunate to have driven many 356s and remarks that this is one of the very best they've experienced. They state: "Complemented by a lovely gear shift, the 90 hp engine pulls very well with smooth power delivery."
Currently being prepared for sale in the vendor's workshops, this Super 90 presents a fine opportunity for collectors seeking a high-quality example of this iconic sports car.
That was the account given by 356 creator Ferry Porsche, son of company founder Ferdinand Porsche. The car Ferry created kick-started the post-war sports car industry and laid down the blueprint for the legendary 911.
This 1963 example is a 356B T6 Super 90, which boasts a 90 hp flat-four engine. The Porsche has been restored to a high standard and refinished in its original and sought-after Slate Grey. The vendor has been fortunate to have driven many 356s and remarks that this is one of the very best they've experienced. They state: "Complemented by a lovely gear shift, the 90 hp engine pulls very well with smooth power delivery."
Currently being prepared for sale in the vendor's workshops, this Super 90 presents a fine opportunity for collectors seeking a high-quality example of this iconic sports car.
History and Paperwork
- 1963 model year Porsche 356B T6 Coupé Super 90 with Karmann coachwork
- Left-hand drive example, UK registered since June 2017
- One former UK registered keeper recorded with the DVLA
- Fully restored
- Exempt from MOT and road tax
- 87,333 km miles indicated
- V5C present
- Two Certificates of Authenticity confirm the original matching colours
- Numerous invoices for parts and servicing
- 356B Driver's Manual included in the sale
The Condition
- Karmann coachwork restored to a high standard and refinished in the wonderful Slate Grey
- Black leatherette interior retrimmed in the correct factory colour
- Decklid-mounted luggage rack fitted
- Exceedingly smart chromework
- Correct Super 90 badging and hubcaps
- Period-appropriate Pirelli Cinturato tyres (spare is a Dunlop item)
- Period Blaupunkt radio retained
What a fabulous colour scheme for a 356, and better still, they're factory-correct. There's really not a lot to report when it comes to the condition of this Porsche. As the photographs show, it's in superb order throughout and the vendor does not advise us of any notable wear or deterioration. It presents exceedingly well throughout.
The Mechanics
- 1.6-litre air-cooled flat-four with twin carburettors
- 90 hp in factory tune
- Four-speed manual transmission
- The vendor reports the engine "pulls very well with smooth power delivery"
- Features a "lovely gear shift" according to the vendor
The vendor states this is "one of the best driving 356s we have experienced", and they should know, having handled many beautifully restored examples. All presents impeccably under the bonnet and we're assured that it runs and drives very well indeed. 90 hp is ample for a car of this size and mass, so be sure to expect an engaging driving experience that few cars have even come close to matching.
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