1963 Porsche 356 B T-6 Twin Grille Roadster (D'Ieteren)
- Engine
- 1.6L flat-four, rebuilt
- Colour
- Ruby Red
A Porsche 356 B T-6 'twin grille' roadster, one of only 248 built, completed by D'Ieteren — Porsche's Belgian distributor — and distinguished by its paired engine-lid ventilation grilles. Acquired in 1983 by celebrated 356 specialist Jim Kellogg, who undertook a comprehensive restoration including an engine rebuild and repaint in original Ruby Red, reportedly for his wife. The car subsequently accumulated numerous concours awards at regional 356 Registry and Rocky Mountain Porsche 356 Club events throughout the American West.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate US$275,000 – US$325,000
- 1983 →Private saleJim Kelloggpartial documentation
Kellogg, a noted 356 specialist, acquired the car and performed a comprehensive restoration including full disassembly, repainting in original Ruby Red, engine rebuild, and new interior. The project reportedly inspired him to establish his professional 356-only restoration business.
Competition
- 1991356 Registry Holiday356 Registry West Coast Holiday, Steamboat Springs
First public appearance after the restoration; held in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
- —356 Registry Holiday356 Registry West Coast and Southwest Holidays (various)
Car was driven to multiple regional 356 Registry gatherings following its 1991 debut.
- —Rocky Mountain Porsche 356 ClubRocky Mountain Porsche 356 Club Events (various)Multiple concours awards
Car accumulated numerous concours wins over repeated appearances at regional club events.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1983Restoration356Restore (Jim Kellogg) / Carquip (bodywork and paint)
Complete disassembly and full restoration carried out by Jim Kellogg; the car was subsequently repainted in its factory Ruby Red colour by Tom Conway at Carquip in Boulder, Colorado, and fitted with a new interior sourced from Autos International and installed by a specialist upholstery shop.
Interior materials sourced from Autos International, California; upholstery installation by an experienced but unnamed trim shop.
- 1983Engine rebuildRon Appleton
The original 1600cc engine was overhauled by Ron Appleton in Boulder, Colorado, as part of the broader restoration programme.
Original engine and gearbox were present and retained at the time of acquisition.
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