Vehicle Description
1963 Porsche 356 B Cabriolet
• One of 768 356B Cabriolets produced in late 1962
• Completed October 15, 1962
• 1600cc Super engine (P706706) - non-matching
• Transmission 741 (59225) - matching
According to the Kardex, this Cabriolet was originally finished in
Champagne Yellow (color code 6205) with a Black interior and
Continental tires. The first owner was Albert Marx from Woodland
Hills, California. Delivered by Competition Motors located in
Culver City, California. They were one of seven Porsche
distributors in the USA in the early 1960s.
This is a great running 356B Cabriolet with a strong 1600 Super
engine (producing 75HP), smooth shifting 741 manual 4-speed
transmission and four-wheel drum brakes. The paint is in very nice
overall condition along with the interior. Options include VDM
Carrera wood steering wheel, deluxe horn ring, correct German
square weave carpets, and an AM/FM Blaupunkt radio. The front seats
have also recently been upholstered with black leather faces. The
undercarriage is solid and rust-free and has been detailed along
with the suspension. The braking system has been completely rebuilt
and the engine has been serviced by European Collectibles. It is
becoming very difficult to find good 356 Cabriolets at a reasonable
price. This is a great opportunity to purchase an open 356 at a
reasonable entry-level price. Complete with Kardex, original
Porsche keys, owner's manual, jack, and boot cover.
Specification
- 75 horsepower, 1,582 cc OHV air-cooled horizontally opposed
four-cylinder engine
- Dual Zenith 32 carburetors
- Four-speed manual 741 transmission
- Independent front suspension with laminated torsion bars
- Parallel trailing arms
- Independent rear swing axles with torsion bars
- Four tubular shock absorbers
- Four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes
- Wheelbase: 82.7 in.