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Price: SOLD
Year: 1961
Mileage: 48200km
Engine: 1582cc
Transmission: Manual
Description:
The Porsche 356B was a much better car than its predecessors. The improvements to the chassis did much to curtail the older cars tendency towards oversteer. It remained one of the world’s most reliable sprots cars with the usual excellent build quality. The 356B had a superior look to the A model, which brought many new admirers. The front wings adopted a different profile to accommodate the headlights, which were mounted higher at a more vertical angle. The bonnet became more contoured at the front, and the nose panel is more deeply raked. Quarterlights, which had not been standard since the original Gmund cars, were built into the door windows. The 1582cc engine produces 75 bhp at 5,200 rpm, enough to keep things very interesting in such a light, compact sports car.
This 356B is complete with its Porsche supplied book pack and original key chain and shows that it was supplied new by Embassy Motors in Port Elizabeth to Dr. P.J Pienaar of Cradock on the 6th of March, 1961. The cosmetic appearance points towards a previous refresh and the interior shows as original in exceptional condition. Mechanically the car is perfection with nothing to spend with service and repair seats with the main agents in excess of R100k. Included with the car is a second set of retro Fuchs wheels.
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1961 Porsche 356 B
The Porsche 356B was a much better car than its predecessors. The improvements to the chassis did much to curtail the older cars tendency towards oversteer. It remained one of the world’s most reliable sprots cars with the usual excellent build quality. The 356B had a superior look to the A model, which brought many new admirers. The front wings adopted a different profile to accommodate the headlights, which were mounted higher at a more vertical angle. The bonnet became more contoured at the front, and the nose panel is more deeply raked. Quarterlights, which had not been standard since the original Gmund cars, were built into the door windows. The 1582cc engine produces 75 bhp at 5,200 rpm, enough to keep things very interesting in such a light, compact sports car.
This 1961 Porsche 356 B is complete with its Porsche supplied book pack and original key chain and shows that it was supplied new by Embassy Motors in Port Elizabeth to Dr. P.J Pienaar of Cradock on the 6th of March, 1961. The cosmetic appearance points towards a previous refresh and the interior shows as original in exceptional condition. Mechanically the car is perfection with nothing to spend with service and repair seats with the main agents in excess of R100k. Included with the car is a second set of retro Fuchs wheels.
The Porsche 356 is a sports car that was first produced by Austrian company Porsche Konstruktionen GesmbH (1948–1949), and then by German company Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche GmbH (1950–1965). It was Porsche’s first production automobile. Earlier cars designed by the Austrian company include Cisitalia Grand Prix race car, the Volkswagen Beetle, and Auto Union Grand Prix cars.
The 356 is a lightweight and nimble-handling, rear-engine, rear-wheel drive, two-door available both in hardtop coupé and open configurations. Engineering innovations continued during the years of manufacture, contributing to its motorsports success and popularity. Production started in 1948 at Gmünd, Austria, where Porsche built approximately 50 cars. In 1950 the factory relocated to Zuffenhausen, Germany, and general production of the 356 continued until April 1965, well after the replacement model 911 made its September 1964 debut. Of the 76,000 originally produced, approximately half survive.