Porsche 356 Coupe (1961)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 138 photos
  • Video including engine running
• Classic Data appraisal report from April 2018 with a condition rating of 2- available
• Market value according to the appraisal: €60,000
• Owned by current owner since 2008
• Regular maintenance documented
• Approx. €15,000 invested in engine and clutch overhaul
• Odometer reading of 57,891 kilometers; cannot be verified

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1961
• First registration: January 1, 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

• The car is painted Mars Red.
• The vehicle has been partially repainted.
• The paint and body are in good condition with slight signs of wear.
• There is no known history of accident damage under the current owner.
• There are no known major damages or other defects on the exterior.
• There is no known rust.
• According to the owner, the vehicle was driven only in good weather.

Interior

• The car has a black leather interior.
• The leather seat covers are in good, well-maintained condition with slight signs of wear.
• There are no known major damages to the interior.
• The Blaupunkt AM/FM car stereo with front speakers is included.

Technical Specifications

• The vehicle is registered and roadworthy.
• There are no known technical defects.
• 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.
• According to the expert report, the vehicle’s electrical system has been converted to 12 volts.
• The manual transmission shifts without any known defects.
• According to the information provided, approximately 15,000 € was invested in engine and clutch overhauls.
• There are no known defects in the chassis or the braking system.
• The last service was performed in 2024.

History

Ownership History

• First registration: Switzerland
• Owners: 3 in total
• Current owner: since 2008
• The vehicle has been accident-free under its current owner.
• In October 2017, modifications and various repairs were carried out, and the vehicle underwent inspection in accordance with Sections 21 and 29 of the StVZO to obtain the operating permit required for registration in Germany.

Service History

• Regular maintenance at Auto-Feyrer Classic in Herrsching
• October 2017: Modifications, various repairs, and initial inspection for registration in Germany
• 2024: Last service performed
• There is no service record book
• According to the owner, a total of approximately €15,000 was invested in engine and clutch overhauls
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Documents

• Classic Data appraisal report from April 2018 (Images 115–131)
• Maintenance records available at Auto-Feyrer Classic
• Evidence of the conversion and initial inspection from October 2017 is available
• Vehicle documents (Figures 104–107)

Summary

For sale is a 1961 Porsche 356 B 1600 Coupé in Mars Red with a black leather interior. This classic car is equipped with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder boxer engine producing 90 PS (66 kW), paired with a manual transmission. The odometer reading is 57,891 kilometers, but the mileage history cannot be verified. 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 owner. 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 also in good and well-maintained condition. According to the appraisal report, a different engine—a 1600 S, Type 616/2 T5, with 90 PS (66 kW)—is installed; additionally, 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 system, and front speakers. According to the seller, 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, 138 photos, a video including engine running footage, 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.