Porsche designed the 356 with performance in mind. By refining the
engine from mid-rear to its eventual rear placement, and tweaking
design elements, the 356 was lighter and faster than many of its
contemporaries. As the 356 was further refined for performance, it
shared fewer parts with its sister car, the Volkswagen Beetle.
-duPont Registry
After spending several years on the West Coast this 1961 Porsche
356B was sold by European Collectibles of Costa Mesa California to
a buyer in New England in 2006. Originally finished in Ruby Red
with gray leatherette upholstery this 356 was restored by the fore
mentioned company in 1999. At the point of restoration this Porsche
underwent a color change to Porsche Black as it is currently
presented.
Under the current ownership the 1.6-liter motor was torn down and
completely rebuilt by Meister Restorations in 2009 at approximately
39,000 miles and at that time of the rebuild the motor was
increased to 1.7 liters.
This Porsche has been meticulously maintained and repaired as
needed, which is evident by extensive records dating back over 25
years. The black interior with black leather front seats shows
extremely well and is accented by the VDO gauges set in the
body-colored dash panel and the period correct wood steering
wheel.
The underside of this 1961 Porsche 356B has been detailed and shows
very well with no signs of rust or corrosion on the underside
panels.
The 15? vented steel wheels wear hubcaps with color crests and are
mounted with 165SR15 Michelin XZX tires.
If you are interested in a well-sorted, beautifully driving 356
then this is the Porsche for you.
If you would like to learn more about this vehicle, please contact
us at Legendary Motors LLC.
(Legendary Motors LLC advises all future buyers to schedule an
appointment and give the car a personal look or have the vehicle
inspected by a qualified professional. Although we do our absolute
best to represent the vehicles accurately everyone has their own
opinion on conditions and ratings.)
Vehicle Details
1961 Porsche 356
Listing ID:CC-1944355
Price:$179,900
Location:Rowley, Massachusetts
Year:1961
Make:Porsche
Model:356
Exterior Color:Black
Interior Color:Black
Transmission:Manual
Odometer:65363
Stock Number:589
VIN:88711
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