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For Sale at Auction: 1960 Porsche 356B in Monteira,

Vehicle Description

To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' The S�ragga Collection event, 20 - 21 September 2019.
Estimate:
€120,000 - €160,000

  • One of 560 Drauz roadsters built in 1959
  • Comprehensively restored in England
  • Uprated 1600 Super engine


Completed 20 October 1959, this US-specification 356 B Drauz Roadster was finished in Silver Metallic over Black leatherette. It was shipped to Inter Continental Motors in San Antonio, Texas, and thence to its first owner. With the introduction of the restyled 356 B in 1960, the one-year-only 1959 'Convertible D' built by Karosserie Drauz was renamed the Roadster. This example was one of only 560 Drauz 'single-grille' roadsters built that year.

At some unknown point in this car's life, its original 60 hp Normal engine was replaced with a 1600 Super from 1961, which delivered a more satisfying 75 horsepower. A subsequent owner eventually brought this car to California, and it was then exported to England, where it was completely refurbished in the 1980s. Its owners have used it extensively for both touring and concours events, and it has been featured in many publications.

This roadster is now painted a period-correct Ruby Red with black upholstery and grey carpets, and fitted with a black canvas folding top, boot, and tonneau cover, CoCo mats, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, and chrome wheels and hubcaps. A thrilling car to drive and enjoy.



  • Um de 560 'roadsters' Drauz manufacturados em 1959

  • Totalmente restaurado em Inglaterra

  • Motor 1600 Super melhorado


Este 356 B Drauz Roadster vers�o americana ficou pronto na f�brica a 20 de outubro de 1959. Lacado em cinza prata metalizado e com interior em pele sint�tica preta, foi despachado para a firma InterContinental Motors, em San Ant�nio, no Texas, sendo posteriormente entregue ao seu primeiro dono. Com a introdu��o do renovado 356 B, em 1960, este Convertible D, produzido na Dreuz e lan�ado apenas um ano antes, foi rebatizado como Roadster. Este exemplar � um de apenas 560 'roadsters' Drauz de apenas uma grelha produzidos nesse ano.

Em determinado momento da sua vida, o motor Normal de 60 cv foi substitu�do por um 1600 Super de 1961, que disponibiliza uma pot�ncia superior, de 75 cavalos. Um dos propriet�rios seguintes levou-o para a Calif�rnia. Dali foi exportado para Inglaterra, onde foi completamente restaurado nos anos 80. Os seus propriet�rios utilizaram-no ami�de, tanto para viajar como para participar em concursos de eleg�ncia. Figurou tamb�m em diversas publica��es especializadas.

Este roadster est� agora pintado num vermelho Ruby correto para a �poca, com interior preto e revestimento do piso cinzento. Tem uma capota em napa preta, revestimento da mala e cobertura do habit�culo tipo "tonneau", tapetes CoCo mats, um volante com aro de madeira, rodas e tamp�es dos cubos de roda cromados. Um autom�vel entusiasmante para guiar e apreciar.To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/pg19.

Vehicle Details

  • 1960 Porsche 356B
  • Listing ID: CC-1249681
  • Price: Auction Vehicle
  • Location:Monteira,
  • Year:1960
  • Make:Porsche
  • Model:356B
  • Odometer:0
  • Stock Number:775246
  • VIN:86875
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