Porsche 356 B 1600 Super

The vehicle in detail

The first owner was Captain Schmidt, who took delivery through the Porsche’s Tourist Delivery program via AFN Ltd. in England, on April 27, 1961. The 356 was later exported by Schmidt to Van Nuys, California. A complete mechanical restoration was done in 2011, including the engine, transmission, braking system, and suspension, and over $34,000 was spent. The 356 was enjoyed for a many years before being stored and later sold to the current owner.

In April 2025, European Collectibles performed a comprehensive mechanical restoration of the 356. The undercarriage and suspension were stripped to bare metal, refinished to factory specifications, and the braking system was rebuilt with all new components. The engine received new cylinder heads and pushrod tubes, with all major parts were inspected and measured before reassembly and tuning. As a result, this 356 is among the strongest examples that we have driven in recent years, delivering performance comparable to, or exceeding, to a Super-90 or 356SC.

Powered by the matching 1600cc Super engine (Type 616/2) producing 75 horsepower, paired to the matching 4-speed manual transmission (Type 741) with four-wheel drum braking system. Complete with the Porsche Kardex, Porsche Production Specifications, spare wheel, 14 years of service history, and recent work performed by European Collectibles totaling over $30,000, this is an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-sorted T5 356B Super Coupe in its factory color combination, ready to enjoy the drive.