Porsche 356 B 1600

The vehicle in detail

But we will pause in our 356 history on 1962 and this phenomenal little 356 B. You are immediately delighted by the proportions of this little silver Porsche when you approach it. The design language is so familiar but everything is so delicate and neat. The silver body rests seemingly weightlessly over its 15″ rims with a polished finish. Everything that is needed to make a car is here. Windshield wipers, rearview mirror (singular) and lighting. But everything feels like necessary details in an otherwise perfect small sports car configuration. The round shapes never seem to flatten out into a straight side but instead just unite in a wave of perfect shapes.

The interior is spartan with a dashboard that is in the exterior color and has been given a black leather upper surface. A material that is of course found on both the seats and the door sides. The contact points in the steering wheel and gear selector also feel delicate but are very well suited to both the car and the driving style that it invites. Three simple meters, a clock and a small radio…and a glove compartment. That sums up the entire equipment list on the inside. But once in place, there is nothing more to be desired.

This is a wonderful example for those who want a 356 to actually use and enjoy. Minor ocular defects are present but that is also the charm of a car that is over 60 years old. Mechanically strong car that has been loved and maintained by a specialist.