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Porsche 356 B 1600 Super

Cabriolet, 1961

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Chassis no. 155722
Porsche Certificate of Authenticity
THE PARIS SALE 2026

1961 Porsche 356B 1600S 75 Cabriolet

Coachwork by Reutter, Chassis no. 155722, Engine no. 702887

• Delivered new to dealer Max Moritz in Reutlingen, Germany • Part of a Spanish private collection since 2009 • Beautifully presented • Porsche Certificate of Authenticity • German registered

One of the all-time great sports cars, the 356 was the work of Ferry Porsche, who had been inspired by the FIAT-based Cisitalias of Piero Dusio. Ferry’s 356 was based on the Volkswagen designed by his father, and like the immortal ‘Beetle’ employed a platform-type chassis with rear-mounted air-cooled engine and all-independent torsion-bar suspension. Introduced in 1948, the Porsche 356 set a new standard for small sports cars and proved adaptable to all forms of motor sport including circuit racing and rallying. In 1951 a works car finished first in the 1,100cc class at the Le Mans 24-Hour Race, thus beginning the marque’s long and illustrious association with La Sarthe.

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The vehicle in detail

Cabriolets had been manufactured right from the start of 356 production, but the first open Porsche to make a significant impact was the Speedster, introduced in 1954 following the successful reception in the USA of a batch of 15 special roadsters. The Reutter-bodied Speedster was dropped in 1958 and replaced by the more civilised Convertible D, which differed principally by virtue of its larger windscreen and winding side windows. Porsche sub-contracted soft-top body construction to a number of different coachbuilders, predominantly Glaser and Reutter in the early years, while production of the Convertible D (now renamed ‘Roadster’) was undertaken by Drauz of Heilbronn and later d’Ieteren of Brussels. Reutter was predominantly responsible for the Coupé and Cabriolet.

By the time the 356B arrived in September 1959, the car had gained a one-piece rounded windscreen and 15″-diameter wheels, and the newcomer’s introduction brought with it further styling revisions. The engine, now standardised 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 356B represents significant advances in drive-ability and comfort over earlier 356 models and is a pleasingly quick way to enjoy the traditional Porsche values of quality, reliability and mechanical robustness.

According to the accompanying Porsche Certificate of Authenticity (issued by Porsche Spain), this beautifully presented 356B Cabriolet was delivered new in October 1961 to the historic Porsche dealer Max Moritz in Reutlingen (the first Porsche dealer in the world). The original colour combination was Champagne with a green leather interior. Other options listed are additional rear springs, a telescopic aerial, two loudspeakers and a self-dimming rear view mirror.

Since 2009 this car has formed part of a private collection in Spain and presents very well indeed. During restoration the car’s colours were changed to the period-correct and equally beautiful silver metallic with a red leather interior and black hood. Accompanying paperwork includes copies of the Spanish registration papers; current German registration papers; the aforementioned Porsche CoA; and an expert’s report confirming the car’s generally very good condition.

Specifications

Year of construction:	1961
Model:	356 B 1600 Super
VIN:	155722
Body:	Cabriolet
Series:	356
Power:	90 HP
Cylinder capacity:	1.6 Liter
Steering:	left

Transmission:	Manual
Drive:	Rear drive
Fuel:	Gasoline
Interior material:	Leather
Interior color:	Red
Exterior color:	Silver
New / used:	Used car
Car location:	France