Porsche 356 B 1600 (1961)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 138 photos
  • Video including engine running
• Classic Data appraisal report from April 2018 with condition rating of 2- available
• Owned by current owner since 2008
• Approx. €15,000 invested in engine and clutch overhaul

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1961
• Engine: 1.6-liter four-cylinder boxer engine with 90 PS (66 kW)
• Transmission: Manual transmission
• Exterior color: Mars Red
• Interior: Black leather
• TÜV valid through October 2026, H license plate
• Features:
  • Chrome-plated steel wheels
  • Chrome wheel covers
  • Blaupunkt AM/FM car stereo
  • Front speakers
  • Vehicle electrical system converted to 12 volts
  • Twin carburetor system

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is Mars Red
• The vehicle has been partially repainted.
• The paint and body are in good condition with slight signs of wear
• There are no known defects on the exterior
• There is no known rust

Interior

• The car has a black leather interior
• The interior is in very well-maintained condition with only slight signs of aging
• There are no known interior damages

Mechanics

• The vehicle is registered and road-ready.
• There are no known mechanical issues
• Approximately €15,000 was invested in an engine and clutch overhaul
• The installed 1.6-liter four-cylinder boxer engine runs flawlessly
• According to the expert report, a different engine with the engine number P*89540* is installed.
• According to the expert report, the engine corresponds to a 1600 S, Type 616/2 T5, from the 1961 model year with 90 PS instead of the original 60 PS
• The vehicle’s electrical system has been converted to 12 volts.
• The manual transmission shifts without any issues
• The last service was performed in 2024

History

Ownership History

• Owners: 3 in total, according to the seller
• Current owner: since 2008
• The vehicle has been accident-free under current ownership.

Service History

• Regular maintenance at Auto-Feyrer Classic in Herrsching
• 2024: Last service performed
• A total of approximately €15,000 was invested in engine and clutch overhauls

• Documents

• Classic Data appraisal report from April 2018 with a grade of 2-
• Maintenance records available from Auto-Feyrer Classic
• Vehicle documents

Summary

For sale is a 1961 Porsche 356 B 1600 Coupé in Mars Red with a black leather interior. The vehicle has been in its current owner’s possession since 2008; it was purchased in Switzerland and has had no accidents under the current ownership. The paint and body are in good condition with slight signs of wear; the vehicle has been partially repainted. The interior, featuring black leather seat covers, is in very well-maintained condition. According to the appraisal report, the vehicle is equipped with a different engine—a 1600 S, Type 616/2 T5, with 90 PS (66 kW)—and the vehicle’s electrical system has been converted to 12 volts. Features include chrome-plated steel rims, chrome wheel covers, a Blaupunkt AM/FM car radio, and front speakers. The vehicle was driven only in good weather and regularly serviced at Auto-Feyrer Classic. Approximately 15,000 € was invested in an engine and clutch overhaul. With an H license plate, TÜV valid through October 2026, and a Classic Data appraisal with a condition rating of 2-, this Porsche 356 B offers an attractive opportunity to acquire an early Porsche coupe full of character.