1961 Porsche 356B 1600 Coupe, Coachwork by Reutter

1961 Porsche 356B 1600 Coupe
Coachwork by Reutter
Chassis no. 116848
Engine no. 606048
Approximately 1,720cc OHV Flat 4-Cylinder Engine
2 Dual Throat Carburetors
Approximately 85bhp
4-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Drum Brakes

*Recently refurbished example
*Delivered new in striking Fjord Green over Light Brown
*Tastefully upgraded with Outlaw cosmetics and big-bore engine kit
*A superb Porsche 356 for rallies and driving events

THE PORSCHE 356B

One of the all-time great sports cars, the 356 was designed by Ferry Porsche and based on the Volkswagen designed by his father. Constant development saw the engine grow to 1.3 and then 1.5 liters; the original split windscreen replaced by a one-piece; and a Porsche synchromesh gearbox adopted. 1955 marked the arrival of the 356A, the newcomer being readily distinguished by its rounded windscreen and 15" - down from 16" - wheels. Numerous styling revisions differentiated the 356B of 1959 from its immediate predecessor while the engine - now standardized at 1,600cc - was available in three different stages of tune, the most powerful - apart from the four-cam Carrera - being the 90bhp unit of the Super 90.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

The fine example of the classic Reutter-bodied 356B Coupe offered here was completed at the Stuttgart-based Porsche factory in April of 1961. The new Porsche was finished in the rare and striking color of Fjord Green over a Light Brown Leatherette interior, and fitted with Phoenix tires. In more recent times, the consigner acquired the vehicle from a man in Stratford Connecticut, who had original bought the car to drive while his 356 Speedster was being restored. Ultimately, this lovely Porsche also needed some TLC, and in 2015 many of the cars components were refurbished back into proper running order. Finished today in a lively Red Orange paint with a tan leatherette interior, this 356 looks striking indeed. Furthermore, a more sporting 'Outlaw' presence is provided thanks to leather hood straps up front, a wood rimmed steering wheel, and the Mobil Oil Pegasus decaled onto the front quarter panel. Backing up the look is the matching numbers engine fitted with upgrades in the form of a big bore kit and a Carrera style exhaust. With that extra power on tap, one can really utilize the terrific driving characteristics a 356 has to offer. Included in the sale will be a partial tool kit, rear bumperettes, horn grills, radio speakers, and a COA from Porsche.