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1962 Porsche 356 B T-6 Roadster (Twin Grille)

89750roadGermany
Engine
1.6L flat-four, 75 bhp (Super spec)
Colour
Oslo blue ('Osloblau')

A rare 1962 Porsche 356B T-6 'Twin Grille' Roadster, chassis 89750, bodied by Belgian coachbuilder D'Ieteren and finished in Osloblau over Grau. One of approximately 250 examples of this final Roadster variant, it retains its matching-numbers 1600 Super engine and gearbox, along with the distinctive twin-grille engine lid. Delivered new through Competition Motors in Hollywood to its first owner in Beverly Hills, the car has since been fully restored to its original factory livery.

Ownership

  1. Auction sale
  2. 1962-06-05 →Private sale
    John F. Bryan
    full documentation

    First retail owner, purchased through Competition Motors dealership in Hollywood. Car was delivered in its original factory color scheme.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

  1. Restoration

    Comprehensive restoration returning the car to its original factory colour scheme, with matching-numbers drivetrain components and twin-grille engine lid retained throughout.

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