1960 Porsche 356 Super 90 Roadster
- Colour
- Silver Metallic
A Porsche 356 Super 90 Roadster, chassis 88005, imported to New York by Max Hoffman in July 1960 and originally finished in Silver Metallic over red vinyl. Its documented history traces from a New Jersey first owner through a 1974 acquisition, a later colour change to red over black, and eventual relocation to Belgium, where it was returned to its original colour scheme. Accompanied by original owner's guide, service book, and a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold €149,500 (≈ $164K)
- 1960-07-01 →Factory deliverySamuel C. Hoaglandfull documentation
New Jersey resident who took first delivery; car arrived via Max Hoffman's import operation finished in Silver Metallic over Red vinyl.
- 1974 →Acquisition unknownDavid Ohanianpartial documentation
During his ownership the exterior was changed to red with a black interior by 1986; he later registered the car in Massachusetts in 2003.
- 2012-03-01 →Private saleThe Curated Collectionpartial documentation
Purchased through marque specialist August SA after the car had been returned to its original colour scheme and relocated to Belgium.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2022ServicePorsche Centre Louvain-La-Neuve
Comprehensive recommissioning work carried out at a cost of approximately €11,826; supporting invoices are on file.
- —Bodywork
Exterior finish changed from original Silver Metallic to red, and interior from red to black.
This colour change was recorded by 1986; the date of the work itself is unknown.
- —Bodywork
Car returned to its factory-original colour scheme of Silver Metallic over red prior to relocation to Belgium.
Precise date unknown; carried out before the March 2012 sale to The Curated Collection.
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