1962 Porsche 356B

This 1962 Porsche 356B 1600S was completed on December 28, 1961 and is one of 248 roadster models featuring T6, “twin-grille” coachwork from D’Ieteren Frères. The car was originally finished in Oslo Blue over grey leather and reportedly spent much of its early life in California. A cosmetic refurbishment was performed in the mid-2000s and included repainting the car in black and reupholstering the interior in tan leather. Power is provided by a 1.6-liter Super flat-four paired with a replacement four-speed transaxle, and equipment includes 15″ steel wheels, a black soft top, amber fog lights, and a wood-rimmed steering wheel. Following the refurbishment, the car spent time in the Oldenburg Collection before being offered on BaT in August 2020. This 356B roadster was subsequently acquired by the selling dealer and is now offered with service records, a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, and a clean Iowa title. The roadster model was introduced in 1960 as a replacement for the one-year-only Convertible D, and in 1962 saw the introduction of T6 bodywork with its dual engine lid grilles. This example’s D’Ieteren Frères coachwork was refinished in black during the mid-2000s, and close-up photos of the body panels, shut lines, brightwork, and lenses can be viewed in the gallery below. Ventilated 15″ steel wheels are finished in gray and wear 165-series Michelin XZX tires. A leaking left rear brake cylinder was repaired in March 2020. The D’Ieteren badge, along with photos of the replacement soft top in its raised position, can be viewed in the gallery. Originally trimmed in grey, the interior was reupholstered in the mid-2000s and features a tan leather dash pad, door panels, and seat covers as well as matching square-weave carpets and a black rubber floor mat. The reclining seats were a factory option, and additional amenities include aftermarket headrests, door pockets with locking clasps, chrome-plated interior fittings, and a height-adjustable rearview mirror. The horn was repaired in March 2020. The wood-rimmed steering wheel frames a Super tachometer with a 5k-rpm redline, as well as a 120-mph speedometer and combination gauge for oil temperature and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 71k miles, and total mileage is unknown. The a 1.6-liter Type 616/12 flat-four was rated at 75 horsepower when new, 15 more than the Type 616/1 engine found in a standard 356. A leak from the right carburetor was repaired in March 2020, and an oil change was carried out in November 2022. The engine case stamping can be seen above. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a replacement Type 741 four-speed manual transaxle. Additional underbody photos are presented in the gallery. The Porsche Certificate of Authenticity lists the original colors and powertrain numbers, along with the production completion date.