1963 Porsche 356 S BT6 Convertible

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Description

There are numerous reasons why the 356 series came into being, and also why Porsche became a major sports car manufacturer; the main one is that Professor Porsche was very impressed with what Piero Dusio was doing with uprated Fiat parts in the construction of his Cisitalias. These were excellent little sports and racing cars and Dr. Porsche wondered if he could do the same with Volkswagen parts. The first 356 was sold in July 1948, and production continued right through to 1965 in various guises and with numerous engines. In late 1959 significant styling and technical refinements gave rise to the 356 B (a T5 body type). The mid-1962 356 B model was changed to the T6 body type (twin engine lid grilles, an external fuel filler in the right front wing/fender and a larger rear window in the coupé). The Porsche factory did not call attention to these quite visible changes with a different model designation. However, when the T6 got disc brakes, with no other visible alterations, they called it the model C, or the SC when it had the optional extra powerful engine. A unique “Karmann hardtop” or “notchback” 356 B model was produced in 1961 and 1962. The 1961 production run (T5) was essentially a cabriolet body with the optional steel cabriolet hardtop welded in place. The 1962 line (T6 production) was a very different design in that the new T6 notchback coupé body did not start life as a cabriolet, but with its own production design—In essence, part cabriolet rear end design, part T6 coupé windshield frame, unique hard top. Both years of these unique cars have taken the name “Karmann notchback”

This lovely Porsche 356 cabriolet was delivered new to Frankfurt by local Porsche dealer Glöckler and is still registered in this area today. Beautifully presented in silver with black interior and hood. This car has a partial restoration to include a re spray, new brake system and the drive train was revised. The vendor describes the car as both technically and cosmetically in excellent condition and could very well be used as every day transport. These 356 Cabriolets are one of the most desirable to own and are beautiful, reliable, wonderful to drive and a lot of fun. The car also comes with the all important and desirable historic road papers.

Sold For €135,000

Auction	Techno Classica April 2017
Auction Date	N/A
Day of Auction	N/A

lot details

Lot Number	157
Registration Number	EU Registered
Chassis Number	158052
Year	1963
Make	Porsche
Model	356 S BT6

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