1960 Porsche 356B Roadster
- Engine Size
- 1600 cc
- Transmission Type
- —
- Body Style
- —
- Miles
- 53,849
- Vin
- 88142
- Stock
- Po3325
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 disc 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.
This 356 B 1600 Roadster was built by Drauz. The paint is in very nice condition with good gaps, fit and finish with a beautiful tan interior. Very nice turn-key driver that has been well maintained and cared for.
Roadsters of all years have become highly collectible, and high-quality examples such as this come to market infrequently. This handsome 356 Roadster is perfect for club shows or enjoyable top-down weekend touring.
Engine
- Engine Type
- —
- Engine Size
- 1600 cc
- Fuel Specification
- —
Body
- Body Color
- Red
- Body Style
- —
- Doors
- —
- Paint Type
- —
Basic
- Year
- 1960
- Make
- Porsche
- Model
- 356B
- Miles
- 53,849
Interior
- Interior Color
- Tan
- Secondary Interior Color
- —
- Seating Type
- —
- Seat Material
- —
- Shifter Type
- —
- Center Console
- No