Collectors\' Motor Cars and Automobilia

158 | THE GOODWOOD REVIVAL SALE

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. 0n 1951 a works car finished first in the 1,100cc class
at the Le Mans 24-Hour Race, thus beginning the marques long and
illustrious association with La Sarthe.

The first phase of development saw the 35s engine grow to 1.3 and
then to 1.5-litres" the original split windscreen replaced by a one-piece"
and a Porsche synchromesh gearbox adopted. 1955 marked the arrival
of the restyled 356A, the newcomer being readily distinguished by its
curved windscreen and 15 - down from 1 - wheels. Numerous further
styling revisions differentiated the 35B of 1959 from its immediate
predecessor while 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 35B represents significant advances in driveability and comfort over

earlier 356 models, and is a pleasingly quick way to enjoy the traditional

Porsche values of quality, reliability and mechanical robustness.

Fully documented, this matching numbers Porsche 356B has had only

five owners and comes with a large history file containing all receipts,

records of works carried out, and details of ownership changes dating

back to 1961. Restored in 2010 and presented in beautiful condition,

it placed 2nd in class at the Porsche 356 Club Dana Point Concours

d'Élégance in 2015. Fitted options include headrests, deluxe horn ring,

luggage straps, driving lights, and a Blaupunkt AMFM radio.

Finished in Champagne Yellow with black leather interior, its original

colour combination, the car is offered with Porsche Certificate of

Authenticity, sundry restoration invoices, current MoT, and a V5C

registration Certificate.

£60,000 - 80,000

€69,000 - 92,000

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1961 PORSCHE 356B 1600 COUPÉ

Registration no. 137 <YS

Chassis no. 118029

• Matching numbers


• Left-hand drive


• Correct colour combination


• 2nd in class Dana Point Concours
  d'Élégance 2015