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$195,000.00
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| Address: Costa Mesa, CA | |
Mileage: 16,930 | |
| Interior Color: Ruby red / Black |
| Engine: 1600cc | |
Vin Number: 89789 | |
| Doors: 2 | |
Body Style: Roadster | |
| Car Class: Classic / Antique | |
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1962 PORSCHE 356B ROADSTER, In mid-1958 the Speedster was retired. It was renamed the Convertible D and up-rated with a new, higher windshield, roll-up windows, regular coupe-type seats and a roomier top. The body and chassis of the Convertible D were the same as the Speedster, but the refined cockpit made the car far closer to the Porsche ideal of everyday, all-weather use so central to the marquees image in Europe. The 356A Cabriolet continued as Porsches touring, rather than performance, model. Throughout B-series production from 1959 until 1963, Porsche introduced arguably the most significant developments ever made to the 356. Improvements were focused on handling, ride comfort and refinement while the already sparkling performance and world-beating reliability were further enhanced. B's were built in two basic formats, the T-5 bodied version, which was current between September 1959 and August 1961, and the T-6, built between September 1961 and July '63. Initially available in either Coupe or Cabriolet configurations, the B also marked the arrival of a new body style as the Roadster replaced Porsche's much-loved Speedster (and Convertible D). For knowing 356 collectors, the Roadster is a natural choice, representing the last of the Speedster line with almost all of the 356B improvements. Subtle differences distinguish the Roadster from the Convertible D. A chrome-framed windshield, different doors, a different rear cowl and a different top combine to create a lighter and sportier look. Technical upgrades included bigger oil pumps, stronger connecting rods, improved shift linkages, finned brake drums, tapered roller bearings for the front axles, improved ZF steering gearboxes and the availability of the high-horsepower Super 90 engine with a counterbalanced crankshaft. The nomenclature of the 356 Speedster can be confusing. In essence, the Speedster, which evolved into the Convertible D, finally became the 356 Roadster. One performance model, three name variations. Just to add to the confusion, the final 356 body style was introduced with two engine cooling grilles, leading to the term twin-grille Roadster, used only for the 1962 models. Of all the Porsche 356 roadsters made, this is one of the most rare and desirable. The last of the Speedster/Roadster line, it is a twin grille T-6 model. Chassis No. 89789 is one of only 248 T-6 Roadsters made by coach builder D'Ieteren Freres S.A., a Belgium coachworks which very briefly in 1961 built these roadsters for Porsche. This T6 Roadster is finished in its original color combination: Ruby Red with Black interior. Options include: wood rimmed Nardi 420mm steering wheels, Hella 128 fog lights, documented Kardex (Porsche Certificate of Authenticity), books, records and tools kit is included. It was perhaps the last Porsche designed to be driven to the track, raced, and driven home and the last of the Speedster/Roadster Line very rare (D'Ieteren Freres Coachwork).
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