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1960 Porsche 356B 1600 Super Cabriolet

154172roadGermany
Engine
1.6L air-cooled rear-mounted flat-four
Colour
Silver Metallic

A 1960 Porsche 356B 1600 Super Cabriolet with Reutter coachwork, delivered new to Intercontinental Motors of San Antonio, Texas. Finished in its original Silver Metallic over red leather, the car retains matching chassis stampings, date-correct wheels, and original badging. Its history traces from a named first owner in Texas through three subsequent UK keepers, and the car has received well-documented refurbishment work totalling over £15,000 since 2012.

Ownership

  1. 2019-12-07Auction sale
    Estimate £110,000 – £130,000

    Bonhams catalogue lot →

  2. 1960 →Factory delivery
    Raymond Steinan
    full documentation

    First registered owner, took delivery via Intercontinental Motors in San Antonio, Texas. Ownership confirmed by Porsche Certificate of Authenticity and a Porsche Club GB inspection conducted in 2015.

  3. Date unknown
    Second UK keeper
    partial documentation

    Second of three unidentified previous UK-based owners.

  4. Date unknown
    First UK keeper
    partial documentation

    One of three unidentified previous UK-based owners in the car's chain of custody.

  5. Date unknown
    Third UK keeper
    partial documentation

    Third of three unidentified previous UK-based owners; initiated documented restoration expenditure from 2012 onward, including work by Classic Restoration Services, No. 5 Garage, and PR Services.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

  1. 2012Restoration
    Classic Restoration Services

    Extensive refurbishment work undertaken by a marque specialist at a cost of approximately €10,000; fully documented with invoices on file.

  2. 2013Mechanical
    No. 5 Garage

    Further specialist work carried out at a cost of £2,000; invoices on file.

    Workshop described as a Porsche specialist.

  3. 2015Inspection
    Porsche Club Great Britain

    Formal inspection carried out by Porsche Club Great Britain; documentation placed on file.

  4. 2017Service
    PR Services

    Full service performed at a cost of £5,000; invoices retained on file and current MoT certificate obtained.

    Workshop described as a renowned marque specialist.

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