1962 Porsche 356 B Twin Grille Roadster
21st Twin Grille Roadster Produced Out of 248
Purchased in 1983, Restored in 1985
Less than 15,000 Miles on Engine since Rebuild
Matching Numbers, Matching Colors
This is a 1962 Porsche 356 Twin Grille Roadster in Ruby Red. The
1962 Roadster is one of the most unique and rare 356 variants
Porsche ever made. It was built by the well-known Belgian
coachbuilder D'Iteren. Only 249 roadsters were built in 1962. This
was the year the rear deck lid was changed from a single grille to
a double grille to obtain more air for more powerful engines.
Unique features of the D'Iteren Roadsters besides the twin grille
and aluminum windshield frame on this 356, includes a special fuse
cover, chassis numbered fuel filler door and doors numbered on the
bottom.
This particular Twin Grille Roadster was purchased by Jim Kellogg
in early 1983. Jim Kellogg restored this car especially for his
wife. The Twin Grille Roadster was complete with the original
engine but needed a restoration. The Roadster was completely
disassembled and restored by Jim and was then painted its original
Ruby Red by Tom Conway of Carquip in Boulder, Colorado. The
interior was purchased from Autos International in California and
installed by an experienced upholstery shop. The engine was rebuilt
by Ron Appleton in Boulder, Colorado. The restoration of Twin
Grille Roaster 89621 and other 356 restorations led to Jim Kellogg
opening his world renowned 356 only restoration shop 356Restore in
Parker, Colorado. Along with his book Porsche 356 Guide to
Do-It-Yourself Restoration which has sold over 4,000 copies
and is used by both professional and amateur restorers alike. The
restored Roadster made its first appearance at the 356 Registry
West Coast Holiday in Steamboat Springs, Colorado in 1991. Since
then it has been driven to various 356 Registry Holidays across the
west coast and southwest. It participated in many Rocky Mountain
Porsche 356 Club events over the years and has won Concours awards.
This car is ready to be enjoyed.