1961 Porsche 356 B 1600 S Roadster
- Engine
- 1.6L air-cooled flat-four OHV, 75 bhp (DIN)
- Colour
- Slate grey
A May 1961-built Porsche 356 B 1600 S Roadster, chassis 89097, delivered new through Porsche Car Pacific in San Francisco to its first owner in Portland, Oregon. The T-5 Roadster body style, introduced for the 1960 model year, brought raised fenders, improved bumpers, and enhanced braking components. This example has undergone a comprehensive restoration over approximately five years and is presented in its original Slate Grey over red leather specification, with fewer than 1,100 kilometres accumulated since completion.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate €240,000 – €260,000
- 1961 →Private saleGünther A. Knappfull documentation
Portland, Oregon resident; named as first retail buyer per factory Kardex documentation.
- 1961-05-01 → 1961Factory deliveryPorsche Car Pacificfull documentation
Original dealer recipient in San Francisco; factory Kardex confirms the car was serviced here during 1961 after initial delivery.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1961ServicePorsche Car Pacific
Routine servicing carried out at the delivering dealership across multiple visits during the car's first year, with only 572 km recorded in its initial five days of use.
- —Restoration
Full restoration completed over roughly five years prior to sale; the car has since covered just over 1,000 km and is presented in its original Slate Grey paintwork with red leather interior and reclining seats.
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