1963 Porsche 356B 1600 Super Coupe
- Engine
- 1.6L air-cooled flat-four OHV, twin-choke carburetors, 75 bhp at 5,000 rpm
- Colour
- Metallic silver
A 1963 Porsche 356B 1600 Super Coupe, bodied by Karmann, factory-delivered on 25 February 1963 in Ruby Red with black leatherette trim. Sold new through Anderson Motors of San Jose to its first owner, the car remained in California throughout its life and retains its original matching-numbers 1600 Super engine. A comprehensive nut-and-bolt restoration was recently carried out by California-based Porsche specialists, resulting in a repaint to period-correct Metallic Silver and a new green leather interior, while original body stampings and factory identification plates remain intact.
Ownership
- 2022-01-27Auction saleSold US$135,000
- 1963-04-26 →Factory deliveryJack C. Davisfull documentation
First retail purchaser, acquired the car new from Anderson Motors in San Jose, CA. Original window sticker and owners' manuals document this transaction.
- Date unknownSan Diego area car enthusiastpartial documentation
Initiated a comprehensive restoration, stripping the original Ruby Red finish and refinishing the bodywork in period-correct Metallic Silver; work was not fully completed during this ownership.
- Date unknownPrivate saleSouthern California enthusiastpartial documentation
Took delivery of the partially restored car and completed the restoration to a high standard, including fitting a period-correct Green Porsche leather interior while retaining the original black leatherette.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —RestorationCalifornia-based Porsche specialists (unnamed)
Original Ruby Red paint stripped and bodywork refinished in period-correct Metallic Silver. The car was fully dismantled, with sub-components and ancillaries rebuilt to factory specification. A new wiring harness was installed, fasteners and hardware were replated, and the suspension, braking systems, fuel tank, and fuel system were all restored. Work was begun by the previous owner but left incomplete.
Restoration initiated by the San Diego-area owner; completed by the consignor using retained experts.
- —Bodywork
Period-correct green Porsche leather interior fitted to replace the original black leatherette, which was retained and is included with the sale. Specialists were engaged to ensure accuracy of the fit and finish.
Original black leatherette interior preserved and offered alongside the car.
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