1963 Porsche 356B Coupe Modified
Vehicle Details
- Year: 1963
- Make: Porsche
- Model: 356 B Coupe
- VIN: 123075
- Mileage Shown: 3,196mi (TMU)
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Slate Grey
- Seller Type: Dealer
- Dealer Fees: None
- Location: Portland, OR 97229
- Country: United States of America
- Lot #: V-0057053
Beginning life as a 1963 Porsche 356B Super 90 Coupe, this numbers-matching example underwent a custom restoration that included an engine displacement increase to 1,925cc by Steve Schmidt of Honest Engine and a rebuilt transmission by Vic Skirmants of Speedster Gearing. Additional features include a refinish in its original Slate Grey, custom red upholstery with houndstooth inserts by Autobahn Interiors, Fuchs-style wheels, LED lighting, aftermarket bucket seats, a fire suppression system, disc brakes, and other race-inspired components. Driven approximately 1k miles since completion, this tasteful 356 is now being offered for auction by its seller out of Oregon.
The exterior has been refinished in its factory-specified shade of Slate Grey. Modifications include LED lighting, headlight grilles, leather hood straps, a driver’s fender-mounted bullet-style mirror, Mobil Oil Pegasus decals, and Fuchs-style wheels. Other details include chrome trim, a twin-grille rear decklid, and a center-mounted exhaust outlet. A collection of additional images is provided in the gallery.
Inside, Autobahn Interiors has reimagined the cabin with custom red upholstery featuring houndstooth-patterned inserts. Details include a body-colored dashboard, tan square-weave carpeting, and matching Coco floor mats. Accessories include a wood-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel, green-lettered VDO instrumentation, a pair of stopwatches mounted to the glovebox, aftermarket bucket seats, and a fire suppression system.
The original flat-four engine has been enlarged to 1,925cc by Steve Schmidt of Honest Engine in California. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 4-speed manual transmission overhauled by Vic Skirmants of Speedster Gearing. Upgrades include a 12-volt battery conversion and disc brakes at all four corners. The seller highlights matching engine and transmission numbers, and notes a recent carburetor adjustment and spark plug service.
This sale will include a clean title.
The seller would like you to know: “Now THIS is a 356! Starting life as a 1600CC 356 B, this 356 has undergone a huge restoration and makeover with a completely overhauled motor now bored out to 1925CC, a built transmission, 12-volt system, and lots more. The originally optioned slate grey paint fits this build perfectly with the reupholstered red interior by Autobahn Interiors. Please take a look at all the time and money that went into this 356 "outlaw" in the photo gallery and let's find this beauty a new home!”
Comments (25)
An amazing 356 build, good luck with the sale 👍
Bid in the amount of $40,000
Bid in the amount of $35,000
Amazing looking outlaw. My idea of what a 356 outlaw should look like. I think "OldSchool" just feels the interior is a tad too "busy" for an outlaw. It's one of those personal taste preferences (Marilyn Monroe or Sophia Loren?) I certainly have no problems with it, especially considering the rest of this wonderful build. And an "outlaw" can/should be lean more to the outrageous side!
"Aunt Alma" runs Autobahn Interiors, one of the most respected Porsche upholsterers in Southern California.
If you don't like this award winning interior, please take it up with them. Thx, R
Ripping snorting viseral engine. Spot on exterior. Next time keep Aunt Alma from doing the interior :) Good luck with the auction you have a great car.
@rabender Thank you for building such an amazing 356!
@Jadfarhat Please send us a private message and we can schedule a visit
My name is Jad Farhat very interested in your car I have a friend who lives in your city I want to set up a time for him to come inspect it please let me know when and where thanks
Hi. I built this car with the help of Steve Schmidt (engine) and Vic Skirmants (transmission). The engine build used the original case so that it is numbers matching and makes ~130 hp and similar foot-lbs of torque as the cam has been changed. Pistons are Nickies and rods are Carrillo. Nothing was spared building this bulletproof beauty. The tranny is a Vic Skirmants special with Speedster gearing to improve acceleration. Corners have all been upgraded and costly ($4000) "deep dish" original Fuch's are the wheels. The interior is all custom with Fibertech speedster seats. The car has a built-in electronic fire system and includes both oil pressure and temp gauges, along with the usual 356 stuff. The exhaust is custom and sounds awesome. The car has won several awards include "Best of Show" recently. A deep sump was added along with an auxiliary oil radiator in the left front fender with tubing and thermostat expertly installed. There was over $150,000 of work and parts required to upgrade the stock Super 90 to what you see today. There is NO rust and the car is straight and solid. All receipts are available to review. One look and drive and you'll be writing a check. The only way to reproduce this car would be to consider buying one of Rod Emery's at 3-4 X price. . Thx, RAB
Bid in the amount of $30,000
What is the reserve for this auction?
Great viseral video! Felt like I was behind the wheel of the beauty.
@motocarlo there is no heat with this car. The carbs are Weber carbs. I just uploaded some photos of them. I will upload a photo of the dyno chart.
The rust you’re seeing is just surface rust
Additional content has been added to the gallery for this listing.
@Tmoneyrunner video is live see above!
Bid in the amount of $10,250
No heat? More importantly no defrost? Also type of carburetors? I looked through the build sheet and read the handwriting as best I could? Did I miss the mention of carbs? It does mention the dyno, can you post a photo of that. A 1935 , non stroker, making 130. That is impressive. And up front there appears to be rust on the suspension frame. The under carriage photos all look very clean except for that. Curious about that too. Thanks.
@Cherche-pepite Hp is around 130 on this engine build. Our address is 1233 SW 16th Ave Portland, OR 97205
Bid in the amount of $10,000
$217,000 in restorations - at least as evidenced by your photos - seems exorbitant.
Do you know what is the hp rating after the engine rebuild?
What is your address in Portland?
Thanks.
OVER $217.000 IN INVOICES FOR RECENT RESTORATION! NOT INCLUDING THE ORIGINAL CAR!
@tmoneyrunner video coming tomorrow, car is a blast to drive with more power. Very solid
Welcome to the auction of our gorgeous 1963 Porsche 356B finished in Slate Grey loaded with Car is like new, it is located at our dealership in Portland, Oregon and it is available for inspection anytime. Please feel free to reach out with any questions and we will get back to you as soon as possible. If there is a vehicle you would like to trade, please send us the details and we will get back to you. Happy bidding!
Always thought a birth year Porsche would be cool and this looks badArsh! A driving video would go a long way in getting the right money for this beauty.