Porsche 356 B 1600 Roadster

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Introduced in 1948, the 356 was Porsche’s first production car and received continuous improvements throughout its lifecycle with the revised 356 B arriving for 1960. This 1960 Porsche 356 B Roadster is one of 2,902 manufactured from 1960 to 1962. Finished in Heron Grey over red leather, it was factory-equipped with reclining seats and the more powerful Super 90 engine. Thought to have been a long term West Coast car, this 356 was exported to the UK in 2014. Classic car specialist Thornley Kelham completed a restoration in 2021, including a bare-metal repaint in its original hue, and a new red leather interior. Other components were refurbished or replaced, while the electrical system was converted to 12-volt operation.