1960 Porsche 356B 1600S T5 Cabriolet
- Engine
- 1.6L air-cooled flat-four, Super 90 tune, 90 bhp
A rare right-hand drive 1960 Porsche 356B 1600S T5 Cabriolet, chassis 153145, delivered new to Sweden and retaining a documented ownership chain spanning six decades. Equipped with a Super 90 engine, the car has undergone two full restorations and an engine rebuild, covering fewer than 300 miles since the latter. It earned first place at the NEC Classic Car Show Meguiar's Concours and was featured in a Sky television documentary on classic cars.
Ownership
- 2019-04-07Auction saleSold £120,000 (≈ $150K)
- 1960-04-04 → 1964-08-01Factory deliveryNoren Helgefull documentation
First registered owner based in Skelleftå, Sweden. Sweden drove on the left at the time, explaining the right-hand drive specification.
- 1964-08-01 → 1966-04-01Private saleSimon Bostrumpartial documentation
Also based in Skelleftå, Sweden.
- 1966-04-01 → 1968Acquisition unknownThird owner, identity not recordednone documentation
- 1968 → 1970-05-20Acquisition unknownFourth owner, identity not recordednone documentation
- 1970-05-20 → 1976Private saleMr Akepartial documentation
Based in Stockholm, Sweden.
- 1976 → 1999Private salePer Horlenpartial documentation
Described as a world-renowned Bugatti collector. Carried out a comprehensive restoration including engine rebuild, completed in 1977.
- 1999 → 2000Private saleMichael Olssonpartial documentation
Acted as intermediary, facilitating the sale to the subsequent UK-based owner.
- 2000 → 2006Private saleMr Bromwichfull documentation
Based in Shropshire, UK. Commissioned a second full restoration with bills retained on file. Also entered the car in the NEC concours and featured it in a Sky television documentary.
- 2006 →Private saleMr Gallannaughfull documentation
Based in Wimbledon. Had the Super 90 engine rebuilt by Charles Ivey in 2013 and commissioned further mechanical work by Roger Bray valued at approximately £22,000 in March 2017.
Competition
- —NEC Classic Car Show Meguiar's Concours1st place
Entered following completion of the second restoration around 2000. Car subsequently featured in a Sky television documentary about the Classic Car Club.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1977Restoration
A comprehensive restoration carried out under Per Horlen's ownership, incorporating a full engine rebuild; work was finished in 1977.
Commissioned by Per Horlen; described as thorough in scope.
- 2000Restoration
A second complete restoration of the car, undertaken after its arrival in the UK; supporting invoices are retained in the history file.
Commissioned by Mr Bromwich of Shropshire; bills on file provide documentary evidence.
- 2013Engine rebuildCharles Ivey
The Super 90 engine was rebuilt by a recognised Porsche marque specialist; fewer than 300 miles have been accumulated since completion.
- 2017MechanicalRoger Bray
Extensive mechanical works carried out by a leading Porsche 356 specialist, valued at approximately £22,000.
Work undertaken in March 2017 by Roger Bray, described as a world-renowned authority on the Porsche 356.
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