1963 Porsche 356B 1600 Karmann Coupe
Vehicle Details
- Year: 1963
- Make: Porsche
- Model: 356 B Coupe
- VIN: 211644
- Mileage Shown: 17,202mi (TMU)
- Transmission: Manual
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Silver
- Seller Type: Private Party
- Location: Los Angeles, CA 90045
- Country: United States of America
- Lot #: V-0062341
Introduced in 1962, the T6 variant marked the final iteration of the Porsche 356B. With structural and technical updates, Porsche commissioned Karmann, known for the Notchback Coupe, to produce the T6 Coupe bodywork. This 1963 example has been completely refinished in silver over a reupholstered red leather interior and is powered by a replacement 1600cc flat-four engine and 4-speed manual transmission. This well-presented 356 is now being offered for auction out of California.
Factory specified in Ivory (6204), this example’s Karmann bodywork has since been stripped to bare metal and refinished in silver. Equipment includes chrome trim, an aftermarket bullet-style driver’s side mirror, front window vents, a twin-grille rear decklid, and custom quad exhaust outlets. The car rides on 15” slotted wheels with chrome hubcaps and Porsche-crested center crests. Detailed images are provided in the gallery.
The cabin has been reupholstered with red leather spanning the seats, door panels, dashboard cover, and rear shelf. Details include chrome trim, a body-color dashboard, VDO instrumentation, a black-painted three-spoke steering wheel, a push-button radio, and tan square-weave carpeting. The headliner has also been replaced. The seller has not confirmed the functionality of the gauges, clock, or heater. Speakers are not equipped.
A replacement air-cooled 1600cc flat-four engine and 4-speed manual transmission were reportedly fitted throughout the early 2000s. The seller notes the cylinder heads have been replaced, the carburetors have been rebuilt, and the fuel system, including the tank, lines, and pump, has been fully cleaned and refreshed. Service approximately 20 years ago reportedly included a valve adjustment and a brake service, including replacement of the master cylinder, wheel cylinders, and shoes. No outstanding maintenance items have been reported.
This sale will include a clean title, one key, and a toolkit.
The seller would like you to know: “This example is basically brand new.”
Comments (5)
Bid in the amount of $35,000
Bid in the amount of $30,000
@ntoddmiller You are correct, the engine and trans is not original to the car but is exactly what would have come with the car after the full rebuild. floor pan is orginal and no rust is present. The car went through a FULL RESTORATION on everything and anything orginal that could be used was used
When you say replacement engine and transmission, can I assume that means the engine and transmission serial numbers do not match the Kardex, and/or are not original to the car? Is the floor pan original or has it been replaced? Is there any rust?
Bid in the amount of $7,000