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

1961 Porsche 356B Super Coupe

• VIN 114312
• Engine No. 88106 - Matching
• Transmission No. 41848 - Matching
• Porsche Kardex
• Completed September 12, 1960

Single ownership for 54 years, finished in Black with a Red interior, and retains its matching 1600cc Super engine and transmission. Delivered new through Hoffman Motors in New York, the 356 was originally finished in Light Ivory (6004) with Red vinyl upholstery delivered to the first owner, Andrew S. Bara, in Fort Sheridan, Illinois. It later passed to its second owner, Mr McGauran, in the early 1970s, who retained the 356 for over five decades prior to its acquisition by European Collectibles.

The paintwork is in very nice overall condition with patina in the paint and chrome, giving this 356 a driver's-level character. The interior is finished in Red leatherette with red German square weave carpets and features an original VDM steering wheel, restored VDO instrumentation, and a Porsche radio delete plate. Notable originality remains throughout this 356, including matching decklids, engine, and transmission. The fuel tank and sending unit are also date-coded 1960 and are original to the car. Painted 4.5" x 15" slotted steel wheels are mounted to Vredestein Sprint Classic 165 HR15 tires (date code 2024).

Following its arrival at European Collectibles, the 356 was serviced and sorted. Work performed included rebuilding the braking system, the distributor was rebuilt by 356 Carburetor Rescue, the 741 transmission was rebuilt with new synchro rings, operating shift sleeve, bearings, seals, gaskets, axle boots, and clamps. The suspension components and undercarriage were stripped to bare metal and undercoated to factory specification, and are solid and rust-free. Additional work included replacing the clutch cable, restoring the VDO instrumentation and the heater system, installing new spark plugs and plug wires, and a final engine tuning.

Mechanically powered by the matching 1600cc flat-four Super engine producing 75 horsepower and paired to a four-speed manual transmission with a four-wheel drum braking system. This 356B Super Coupe is offered with its spare wheel, a Porsche Kardex, and recent service. A well-sorted 356B Super presented in an appealing color combination.