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Registration No: BMM934A
Chassis No: 158392
Mot Expiry: Dec 2010
PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle is withdrawn from the 22nd October 2010 auction.
Though few would have realised it at the time, the 1948 launch of the Porsche 356 was a significant milestone in automotive history. It marked the commercial birth of what has become one of the world's greatest car manufacturers; a company that has many times won Le Mans on Sunday and inspired the rich of the road on Monday. Its achievements are unique.
The 356 was a collaboration between `Ferry' Porsche, the son of the company's founder, and its chief body engineer Erwin Komenda. The first examples of the 356 were handcrafted from aluminium in Gmund, Austria. And, with parts in short supply following the war, the model initially employed the engine, transmission and suspension from the Volkswagen Beetle (the car famously designed by Porsche Senior). However, within two years the car had been considerably re-engineered and was less reliant on stock Volkswagen parts, while production had moved to Zuffenhausen in Germany. The bodies were now made of steel.
Thanks to efficient aerodynamics, sporting handling and fine build quality, the 356 quickly established itself as a worthy competition car and it achieved success in such top events as Le Mans, the Mille Miglia, Targa Florio and Carrera Panamericana, as well as countless other races and rallies around the world. The development of the 356 was charted by the suffixes A, B and C. Produced from 1959 to 1963, the B Series cars are largely distinguished by a higher nose, larger bumpers and twin-choke carburettors. They were made in two generations of body style - T5 and T6. The latter, introduced in mid 1962, featured larger windows and twin engine bonnet grilles. Power came from a 1582cc air-cooled, flat-four cylinder engine producing 60bhp, 75bhp or 90bhp depending on the chosen state of tune.
By the time production ceased in 1965, the 356 had evolved in every respect - eg the last of the line were powered entirely by Porsche-designed engines. The total production run was 76,313 units. Cabriolets were offered from the outset and in the early `50s sometimes comprised over fifty percent of the production.
The T6 356B 1600S Cabriolet being offered is an original, matching numbers right-hand drive example that was first registered in June 1963. It is finished in white with a black leather interior and is said to be in "excellent" condition with regard to its engine, gearbox, electrical equipment, interior trim, bodywork and paintwork. It has apparently been the subject of much recent expenditure. The work has included an engine overhaul, reconditioning of the brakes and a top quality repaint by the Sprayshop of Redditch. The Porsche has been Waxoyled throughout and fitted with new carpets.
These pretty cars have been appreciating for some time now and good late model versions are increasingly sought after.
Registration No: BMM934A
Chassis No: 158392
Mot Expiry: Dec 2010
PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle is withdrawn from the 22nd October 2010 auction.
Though few would have realised it at the time, the 1948 launch of the Porsche 356 was a significant milestone in automotive history. It marked the commercial birth of what has become one of the world's greatest car manufacturers; a company that has many times won Le Mans on Sunday and inspired the rich of the road on Monday. Its achievements are unique.
The 356 was a collaboration between `Ferry' Porsche, the son of the company's founder, and its chief body engineer Erwin Komenda. The first examples of the 356 were handcrafted from aluminium in Gmund, Austria. And, with parts in short supply following the war, the model initially employed the engine, transmission and suspension from the Volkswagen Beetle (the car famously designed by Porsche Senior). However, within two years the car had been considerably re-engineered and was less reliant on stock Volkswagen parts, while production had moved to Zuffenhausen in Germany. The bodies were now made of steel.
Thanks to efficient aerodynamics, sporting handling and fine build quality, the 356 quickly established itself as a worthy competition car and it achieved success in such top events as Le Mans, the Mille Miglia, Targa Florio and Carrera Panamericana, as well as countless other races and rallies around the world. The development of the 356 was charted by the suffixes A, B and C. Produced from 1959 to 1963, the B Series cars are largely distinguished by a higher nose, larger bumpers and twin-choke carburettors. They were made in two generations of body style - T5 and T6. The latter, introduced in mid 1962, featured larger windows and twin engine bonnet grilles. Power came from a 1582cc air-cooled, flat-four cylinder engine producing 60bhp, 75bhp or 90bhp depending on the chosen state of tune.
By the time production ceased in 1965, the 356 had evolved in every respect - eg the last of the line were powered entirely by Porsche-designed engines. The total production run was 76,313 units. Cabriolets were offered from the outset and in the early `50s sometimes comprised over fifty percent of the production.
The T6 356B 1600S Cabriolet being offered is an original, matching numbers right-hand drive example that was first registered in June 1963. It is finished in white with a black leather interior and is said to be in "excellent" condition with regard to its engine, gearbox, electrical equipment, interior trim, bodywork and paintwork. It has apparently been the subject of much recent expenditure. The work has included an engine overhaul, reconditioning of the brakes and a top quality repaint by the Sprayshop of Redditch. The Porsche has been Waxoyled throughout and fitted with new carpets.
These pretty cars have been appreciating for some time now and good late model versions are increasingly sought after.
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