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1961 PORSCHE 356B S-90 COUPÉ
Chassis No.116712
Engine No. 802942
Ivory white with black interior
Engine: flat four, air cooled type 616/7, two twin-choke Solex carburetors, 1,592cc, 90bhp at 5,500rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Suspension: front, independent with trailing arms, shock absorbers, torsion bars, rear, compensating leaf spring, torsion bars; Brakes: aluminium drums all round. Left hand drive.
The new Porsche 356B model was first shown at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September 1959. The car featured the T5 bodyshell, which incorporated subtle changes over its predecessor. These changes included slightly different front wings that accommodated higher-set headlamps, a more raked nose panel and heavier bumpers. The front horn grilles now had two vertical slats and even the front boot handle was slightly revised, although it of course carried the family crest. Inside the car there were now split rear seats with folding backrests, a feature that Porsche continues to this day. The Super 90 engine was so called as it developed 90bhp which provided greater overall top speed. Twin Solex carburetors were fitted instead of the usual Zeniths and the engine had light alloy cylinders.
This car was purchased by the previous owner in 1987 to form part of an extensive private collection and during this time saw relatively little use while being maintained and serviced regularly, accounting for its good presentation, it later passed to the present owner. The vehicle can only be described as an excellent example which we believe should not require any attention to be enjoyed by its future owner, combining classic Porsche looks with the marque's renowned record of building reliable and user friendly sports cars. Tools and an owner's manual come with the car.
Chassis No.116712
Engine No. 802942
Ivory white with black interior
Engine: flat four, air cooled type 616/7, two twin-choke Solex carburetors, 1,592cc, 90bhp at 5,500rpm; Gearbox: four speed manual; Suspension: front, independent with trailing arms, shock absorbers, torsion bars, rear, compensating leaf spring, torsion bars; Brakes: aluminium drums all round. Left hand drive.
The new Porsche 356B model was first shown at the Frankfurt Auto Show in September 1959. The car featured the T5 bodyshell, which incorporated subtle changes over its predecessor. These changes included slightly different front wings that accommodated higher-set headlamps, a more raked nose panel and heavier bumpers. The front horn grilles now had two vertical slats and even the front boot handle was slightly revised, although it of course carried the family crest. Inside the car there were now split rear seats with folding backrests, a feature that Porsche continues to this day. The Super 90 engine was so called as it developed 90bhp which provided greater overall top speed. Twin Solex carburetors were fitted instead of the usual Zeniths and the engine had light alloy cylinders.
This car was purchased by the previous owner in 1987 to form part of an extensive private collection and during this time saw relatively little use while being maintained and serviced regularly, accounting for its good presentation, it later passed to the present owner. The vehicle can only be described as an excellent example which we believe should not require any attention to be enjoyed by its future owner, combining classic Porsche looks with the marque's renowned record of building reliable and user friendly sports cars. Tools and an owner's manual come with the car.
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