Porsche 356 B 1600 Roadster

In July 1991, Mr. Arvidson retained Bill Edwards’ Restoration Services of Golden, Colorado, to conduct a partial mechanical restoration, including an engine rebuild and cosmetic overhaul, as demonstrated by nearly $20,000 in receipts on file. Following Mr. Arvidson’s passing in 2006, the Twin Grille Roadster was inherited by his son, Erik, a resident of Eagan, Minnesota. As the Porsche had spent the preceding seven years in storage, the younger Mr. Arvidson undertook some minor measures to return the car to the road. Engine work by Johnson Autosport of Shakopee, Minnesota, followed between 2008 and 2011, including magnafluxing the crankshaft and the installation of new pistons and main bearings.

In December 2011, the rare Roadster was acquired by Ed Wyche, a Porsche enthusiast based in Southern California who oversaw an extensive, concours-level restoration. Award-winning 356 specialists Liberty Motorsports of Costa Mesa, California, were entrusted to conduct much of the mechanical work and assembly, while K&H European Auto Upholstery correctly re-trimmed the interior, and North Hollywood Speedometer fully refurbished the distinctive Roadster gauges. When the restoration was completed in early 2013, the Twin Grille was refinished in its factoryspecified shade of Champagne Yellow. For over a decade, the Roadster has been a part of the consignor’s esteemed private collection and has seen regular use and maintenance.

This beautiful Porsche 356 B is accompanied by a tool kit, jack, original manuals, and restoration receipts and photo-documentation. Such a finely restored, low-ownership Twin Grille Roadster would be ideal for presentation at finer concours and PCA events, where the rare D’Ieteren coachwork will doubtlessly draw the favor of knowledgeable enthusiasts.