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1963 Porsche 356B 1600 Super T6 Cabriolet

158166roadGermany
Engine
1.6L flat-four OHV, two Zenith carburetors, 75 bhp at 5,000 rpm
Colour
Signal Red (factory code 6211)

Completed on 18 March 1963, this Porsche 356B T6 Super Cabriolet (chassis 158166) is one of just 931 Reutter-bodied examples built that model year, finished in factory-original Signal Red over black leather. It carries documented celebrity provenance, having been owned by actress Tuesday Weld during the 1990s. A thorough bare-metal restoration was undertaken between 2004 and 2005, with matching-numbers engine and gearbox fully rebuilt, returning the car to a high standard of authenticity.

Ownership

  1. 2026-01-23Auction sale
    Sold US$145,000

    Bonhams catalogue lot →

  2. 2004 →Acquisition unknown
    Mr. Cottrell
    full documentation

    Initiated a thorough restoration shortly after acquisition, covering bodywork, interior, and mechanical components; work carried out by specialists in Minnesota, California, and North Hollywood between 2004 and 2005.

  3. Date unknownAcquisition unknown
    Tuesday Weld
    partial documentation

    Golden Globe-winning actress and Academy Award nominee; owned the car during the 1990s per the certificate of authenticity documentation on file.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

  1. 2004Restoration
    CRC Rods Classics / Jimmy's CRC Rods Classics

    Comprehensive bare-metal restoration covering bodywork, interior, and mechanical components. Body was fully stripped, sandblasted, and treated for corrosion before being refinished in factory-correct Signal Red. Black leather upholstery, door panels, dash, rear seating, and charcoal German square-weave carpeting were all renewed. Brightwork was re-chromed and exterior fittings verified to period-correct specification.

    Carried out at Shakopee, Minnesota; restoration emphasised originality and retention of correct parts throughout.

  2. 2004Restoration
    Autos International

    Interior upholstery—seats, door panels, dash, and rear seating in black leather—crafted and fitted to factory-correct standard, complemented by charcoal German square-weave carpeting.

    Carried out at Escondido, California, by a specialist known for factory-correct Porsche upholstery.

  3. 2004Engine rebuild
    Cottrell Racing Engines

    Full rebuild of the original matching-numbers Type 616/2 engine (no. 703754) and transmission (no. 63058), using parts sourced from Porsche specialists.

    Replacement parts obtained exclusively from Stoddard and Willhoit Auto Restoration.

  4. 2004Maintenance
    North Hollywood Speedometer & Clock Co.

    Factory VDO instruments sent to North Hollywood Speedometer & Clock Co. for restoration and unit conversion.

    Part of the broader 2004–2005 restoration programme.

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