Vehicle Description
History
1,582 cc OHV air-cooled horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine,
four-speed manual gearbox, four-wheel independent suspension with
parallel trailing arms, transverse torsion bars, a front anti-roll
bar, rear swing axles with transverse torsion bars, and four-wheel
hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase: 82.7 in.
Porsche's popular 356 Roadster was introduced for the 1960 model
year as a replacement of the one-year-only Convertible D, the
Speedster's more civilized successor. The new T-5 Roadster brought
several marked changes in appearance: The front fenders and
headlamps were raised, as were both the front and rear bumpers, to
better deal with urban parking. New vertical bumper guards also
helped in that respect. New brake-cooling intakes were added to the
nose below the front bumper.
The new Roadster shared many of the comfort attributes of the
Convertible D, including roll-up windows, comfortable seats, and a
well-constructed convertible top with a tan-painted frame and
wraparound plastic rear window. For those with competition in mind,
the windshield could be removed, and roadsters, like the Speedster
and Convertible D, soon became popular in amateur sports car racing
around the world.
1960 Porsche 356B Super-90 Roadster
One 1528 Roadsters built by Drauz in 1960. This is an excellent
running and driving 356 with a special ordered Super-90 engine
(1600cc engine producing 90 horse power), smooth shifting 741
manual 4-speed transmission and four wheel drum braking system.
Certificate of Authenticity from Porsche.
It needs cosmetic restoration but it is complete with original
floor pans. Great panel fit & gaps with a very straight and solid
body. Very nice turn-key driving 356 that has been well maintained
and cared for over the past 50 years of ownership!
Roadsters of all years have become highly collectible, and hard to
find. A great opportunity to build what you have always dreamed
of.
