For Sale: 1961 Porsche 356B in Costa Mesa, California

1961 Porsche 356B T5 1600 Super Coupe

• VIN 115421
• Engine No. 88854 - Matching
• Transmission No. 62766
• Porsche Production Specifications and Kardex
• Completed on March 15, 1961

Southern California 356, finished in the original factory color combination of Silver Metallic with Red upholstery. This 356 was special-ordered with a 1600 Super engine, confirmed by the factory build sheet.

The paintwork presents well with patina, complemented by brightwork and original glass. The interior retains the original VDM steering wheel, VDO instrumentation, radio delete plate, and wooden shift knob. Upholstery has been retrimmed in red vinyl with Charcoal German square-weave carpets. Chrome-slotted 4.5" x 15" wheels are mounted to Vredestein Sprint Classic 165 HR15 tires (dated-coded 2025). The undercarriage is solid, rust-free, and fully detailed.

The first owner was Captain Schmidt, who took delivery through the Porsche's Tourist Delivery program via AFN Ltd. in England, on April 27, 1961. The 356 was later exported by Schmidt to Van Nuys, California. A complete mechanical restoration was done in 2011, including the engine, transmission, braking system, and suspension, and over $34,000 was spent. The 356 was enjoyed for many years before being stored and later sold to the current owner.

In April 2025, European Collectibles performed a comprehensive mechanical restoration of the 356. The undercarriage and suspension were stripped to bare metal, refinished to factory specifications, and the braking system was rebuilt with all new components. The engine received new cylinder heads and pushrod tubes, with all major parts were inspected and measured before reassembly and tuning. As a result, this 356 is among the strongest examples that we have driven in recent years, delivering performance comparable to, or exceeding, a Super-90 or 356SC.

Powered by the matching 1600cc Super engine (Type 616/2) producing 75 horsepower, paired to a 4-speed manual transmission (Type 741) with four-wheel drum braking system. Complete with the Porsche Kardex, Porsche Production Specifications, spare wheel, 14 years of service history, and recent work performed by European Collectibles totaling over $30,000, this is an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-sorted T5 356B Super Coupe in its factory color combination, ready to enjoy the drive.