Vehicle Description
The Porsche 356 is a luxury sports car which was first produced by
Austrian company Porsche Konstruktionen GesmbH (1948-1949), and
then by German company Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche GmbH (1950-1965).
It was Porsche's first production automobile. Earlier cars designed
by the Austrian company includes Cisitalia Grand Prix race car, and
the Volkswagen Beetle as well as Auto Union Grand Prix cars were
designed by the German company.
The 356 was a lightweight and nimble-handling rear-engine
rear-wheel-drive 2-door sports car available in hardtop coup� and
open configurations. Engineering innovations continued during the
years of manufacture, contributing to its motorsports success and
popularity. Production started in 1948 at Gmund, Austria, where
approximately 50 cars were built. In 1950 the factory relocated to
Zuffenhausen, Germany, and general production of the 356 continued
until April 1965, well after the replacement model 911 made its
autumn 1963 debut. Of the 76,000 originally produced, approximately
half survive.
356 B
In late 1959 significant styling and technical refinements gave
rise to the 356B (a T5 body type). The mid-1962 356B model was
changed to the T6 body type (twin engine lid grilles, an external
fuel filler in the right front wing/fender and a larger rear window
in the coup�). It is interesting to note that the Porsche factory
didn't call attention to these quite visible changes with a
different model designation.
1963 Porsche 356B SUPER Coupe
Finished in a very desirable color Heron Grey with a Red interior.
Fully restored by a Mark restorer in Southern California.
Beautifully done including: paint, chrome, rubber, engine,
transmission, suspension, brakes and detailed undercarriage.
Complete with tools, books and Kardex. This was the last of the 356
drum brake production, special ordered with a 1600cc SUPER engine
producing 75 horse power, 741 manual 4-speed synchronized
transmission. It is truly an excellent 356 to drive, that is
stunning with matching numbers.