1960 Porsche 356 Roadster T-5
- Engine
- 1.6L air-cooled flat-four OHV, twin Solex carburetors, 90 bhp (Super 90 unit)
- Colour
- Ivory
A 1960 Porsche 356 T-5 Roadster finished in its original Ivory over red leather interior, powered by a 1962 Super 90 engine. One of the more refined open Porsches of its era, it passed through several notable hands over five decades, including a lengthy period with respected Porsche restorers Harvey and Linda Smith. The car received a comprehensive bare-metal rotisserie restoration in Nebraska and subsequent cosmetic refinement in Colorado, leaving it in concours-prepared condition.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$176,000
- 1975 →Acquisition unknownDavid Koehnpartial documentation
Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; advertised the car for sale in Porsche Panorama magazine.
- → 2007Private saleHarvey and Linda Smithpartial documentation
Noted Porsche restorers based in Arizona who owned the car for approximately 32 years; the engine failed during transport from Wisconsin, leading to installation of a 1962 Super 90 unit; a full restoration was underway but incomplete when Linda Smith died in 2005.
- 2007 → 2009Private saleIbrahim Kuzupartial documentation
Texas-based owner who eventually redirected his attention to a different project and sold the car on.
- 2009 →Private saleCarl Zapffepartial documentation
Wisconsin collector who commissioned a full bare-metal rotisserie restoration at Terry Worick Restoration in Eagle, Nebraska, then enjoyed the car for roughly six years before selling to the current consignor.
- Date unknownPrivate saleCurrent consignorpartial documentation
Engaged Classic Restorations of Denver for a repaint, had the interior refinished in red leather by Monaco Auto Trim, replaced the hood, fitted new step plates, door seals, windshield, shocks, and tires, and detailed the chassis and drivetrain to concours standards.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Engine rebuild
Original engine failed during transit from Wisconsin to Arizona; replaced with a 1962 Super 90 motor, which remains installed.
Fitted by Harvey Smith after the engine expired on the drive home.
- —RestorationTerry Worick Restoration
Complete bare-metal rotisserie restoration carried out, including full engine and brake rebuilds and fitment of new shock absorbers and tires.
Commissioned by Carl Zapffe; workshop located in Eagle, Nebraska.
- —BodyworkClassic Restorations
Full repaint undertaken to address cosmetic imperfections; the hood was replaced with a new unit due to poor prior repairs. Panel fit and paint quality brought to an excellent standard.
Classic Restorations based in Denver, Colorado; commissioned by the current consignor.
- —RestorationMonaco Auto Trim
Interior fully refinished in red leather with correct red carpet; a new black Haartz convertible top installed. New step plates, door seals, and windshield also fitted.
Monaco Auto Trim located in Englewood, Colorado; work commissioned by the current consignor.
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