For Sale: 1963 Porsche 356B in Costa Mesa, California

1963 Porsche 356B T6 Coupe

• Chassis No. 213148
• Engine No. 610437 - Matching
• Transmission No. 63004 - Matching
• Completed June 21, 1963

Highly original, California blue plate 1963 Porsche 356B Coupe, offered from single-family ownership from new and finished in its factory color of Slate Grey (6201) over Black upholstery. According to the Porsche Kardex, this example was delivered new through Competition Motors of Culver City, California, to Mr. Dunagan of Pasadena, California.

The paint displays patina, and the exterior retains much of its original glass and features original front and rear decklids, both stamped "48". The front seats have been recently upholstered, and new German charcoal square weave carpets have been installed, retaining a VDM steering wheel restored VDO instrumentation, and a period radio. Riding on 4.5" x 15" chrome slotted wheels mounted to 165 80 R15 tires. The undercarriage is solid and rust-free and has been stripped to steel and recoated with Wurth undershoot, and the suspension components were stripped and refinished to factory specification.

Mechanically, this 356 is powered by a matching 1600cc flat-four Normal engine (Type 616/1), producing 60 horsepower through a four-speed manual transmission (Type 741). Braking is a four-wheel hydraulic drum system that European Collectibles have recently rebuilt, and a comprehensive engine tune was completed. Offered with the Porsche Kardex, original California title (pink slip), and spare wheel. This well-preserved 356B Coupe represents an exceptional opportunity for the enthusiast seeking an honest, original example in a desirable color combination.