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Porsche 356 B 1600 Roadster

Roadster, 1960

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$175,000 - $225,000| Without Reserve
From The Fred Leydorf Collection
AMELIA ISLAND AUCTIONS

1960 PORSCHE 356 B ROADSTER

Chassis: 87690
Engine: 602250

Car Highlights: Delivered New to Porsche Cars Pacific Finished in Fjord Green, Longtime Bay Area Car; Part of The Fred Leydorf Collection, Retains Matching-Numbers Engine and Transaxle per Factory Records, Awarded First in Class at the 2001 Ault Park Concours d’Elegance, Accompanied by Books, Tool Kit, Jack, Kardex Copy, and Records
Technical Specs: 1,582 CC Type 616/1 Air-Cooled Flat 4-Cylinder Engine, Two Zenith 32 NDIX Carburetors, 60 BHP at 4,500 RPM, 4-Speed Manual Transaxle, 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes, Fully Independent Torsion-Bar Suspension with Shock Absorbers

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The vehicle in detail

Introduced in 1960 with the updated “B” series, the 356 Roadster offered the pure, sporting essence of open motoring while offering occupants a more refined and versatile package than the earlier Speedster and Convertible D. In total, Porsche built approximately 2,900 Roadsters through 1962.

This lovely Roadster was completed on March 11, 1960, finished in the rare color combination of Fjord Green over gray leatherette. Originally equipped with reclining seats and Continental tires, the 356 was delivered to Porsche Cars Pacific in Burlingame, California, and its first recorded owner was Robert Douglas Inglis of Los Altos, California. The Roadster remained in the San Francisco Bay Area until Fred Leydorf acquired it for his growing Porsche collection. During his ownership, the 356 was exercised in good weather and displayed at the 2001 Ault Park Concours d’Elegance in Cincinnati, Ohio, where it received First in Class honors.

Significantly, this 356 retains its original, matching-numbers engine and transaxle per a copy of the factory Kardex, and its hood and deck lid are stamped with the last two digits of the chassis number. Handsomely presented in its original and seldom-seen Fjord Green livery, the Roadster now features black upholstery, and is accompanied by books, tool kit, jack, Kardex copy, and assorted service and registration records. A superb example of a rare 356 model, this car offers the quintessential vintage Porsche experience in an attractive, well-rounded package.

*Please note that this vehicle is titled by its engine number.

Specifications

Year of construction:	1960
Model:	356 B 1600 Roadster
VIN:	87690
Body:	Roadster
Series:	356
Power:	60 HP
Cylinder capacity:	1,6 Liter
Steering:	left
Transmission:	Manual
Drive:	Rear drive

Fuel:	Gasoline
Interior material:	Leather
Interior color:	Black
Exterior color:	Green
Manufacturer color code (exterior):	Fjordgrün 6005
Matching numbers:	yes
Condition:	Fully restored
New / used:	Used car
Car location:	United States