1961 356 B T5 Coupe / Older Restoration / Drives Great / Solid / Low Reserve

1961 Porsche 356 for sale in West Bloomfield, Michigan, United States

Condition: Used
Item location: West Bloomfield, Michigan, United States
Make: Porsche
Model: 356
Type: Coupe
Trim: T5 B Coupe
Year: 1961
Mileage: 99,999
VIN: 117456
Color: Ruby Red
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Red
Vehicle Title: Clear
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Description for Porsche 356 1961

1961 Porsche 356 B Coupe VIN / Chassis Number: 117456 Older restoration Solid floors, ittle rust Fresh professional maintenance service Clean, ot smoked in Starts, tops, uns and drives nicely

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Model year: 1961

Type: B

Style: Coupe

Coachbuilder: Reutter

Beginning Chassis #: 114651

End Chassis Number: 117476

History and restoration:

Purchased by current owner/seller at Iowa farm auction; October, 984

Less than 30,647 miles indicated at time of purchase. Actual mileage was unknown.

Stripped to bare metal and fully refinished on exterior; Spring, 985

Engine professionally rebuilt; May, 985

Driven to several 356 Registry Holidays

Just completed maintenance service at Stalltek Porsche specialists; November 2015

Receipts for all work since 1984

Less than 53,080 miles indicated now. Actual mileage is unknown.

Body:

Originally Color Code 741 Slate Gray, er hinge cover tag and dash face

Color change to Ruby Red by previous owner

Restored and fully repainted by the owner/driver, 999-2005

Now a nearly rust-free car with proper-fitting trim

Original hood and rear lid, oth stamped "456" matching chassis number

Good panel fits

Doors, ood and deck lid close easily

Front and rear lid supports operate as-new

Weatherstrips all in good condition

All original glass with manufacturer's marks is in good condition

Bright trim 100% complete

Horn grilles are bright and fit well

Bumper and rocker trims are complete

Interior:

Original color not documented, robably red leatherette

Now red vinyl interior

Seats slide and latch easily

Recliners latch correctly

Original VDM steering wheel with leather cover

Wood shift knob

Red carpet

Good, riginal-type headliner

Correct sun visors

Inside mirror in good condition

Glove box door fits well

Wide lap belts properly fitted

Working speakers in original location

No wind noise or other noise concerns when driving

Not smoked in. No odor concerns.

Engine:

Now Engine Number 73142

Correct type 616/1, 600 normal from 1959 356A

Case halves and third piece all stamped "215" and matching

Bosch VJR4 BR18 distributor

Points and condenser ignition

Blue coil

Just tuned up; November, 015

Noise-free

Turns over easily, tarts promptly

Correct Zenith 32 NDIX carburetors, orrectly adjusted; November, 015

Correct Bosch generator and voltage regulator

Bursch-style single exhaust

Fuel tank is clean and rust-free

New metal fuel filter added

Steady 600 RPM idle

Pulls smoothly and runs cool

Transmission:

Transmission Number 47763, ype 741/0

Dated "8 1" (August 1961)

Correct type for the car. It may be original.

New split-type axle boots, ovember, 015

New gear oil; December, 015

Shifts easily through all gears, p and down

Linkage and clutch properly adjusted

Suspension, rakes, teering:

Dual circuit master cylinder installed; November, 015

Drum brakes fully rebuilt

All wheel cylinders new

Correct steel brake lines and rubber hoses

Parking brake correctly adjusted and fully working

Kumho Power Star steel belted radial tires 165/80 R15 87T with ¾ tread remaining

Lemmerz original chrome wheels, ate stamped "2 59"

Gabriel shocks

Drives as it should. Tracks straight.

Steering wheel is level when driving straight. Tires wearing evenly.

No rattles or other concerns

Brakes straight with no pulling

All the rest:

6 volt electrical system

New conventional battery; November, 015

Blaupunkt multiband radio

"Stealth" antenna on right front floor. See photo

Radio works OK on FM

Speakers sound OK

All gauges function properly

Speedometer is accurate compared with GPS

Sealed beam headlights

Headlights, aillights, rake lights and turn signals all operate

Reverse light works correctly

Turn signals self-cancel properly

Windshield wipers work

Windshield washer system is completely intact

Heater controls work

No engine oil smell inside car when heater is on

Always garaged

Also included:

Clear title

Spare wheel with vintage Uniroyal radial tire

Correct Bilstein jack and lever

Large color poster announcing the 1984 auction of this car

All receipts for claimed repairs and maintenance since 1984

20+ photos showing 1985 paint restoration

Autobooks Porsche 356 Technical Manual

Two ignition keys, ne on original blank

356 Motor Cities Gruppe grille badge

Fitted car cover with storage bag

Travel tools (non-Porsche)

Spare parts included:

Small box of miscellaneous parts, ome new

Oil filters

Oil sump gaskets

Shoulder belts matching wide lap belts

Working tachometer

Bumper overrider

"The large print giveth and the small print taketh away" - Tom Waits:

Please remember, his is a used car, hich, s nice as it may be, s not perfect. I strive to deliver accurate descriptions, ut it is possible to miss small deficiencies and will not be held liable for these minor misnomers. This vehicle is sold AS IS/WHERE IS and comes with no warranties, xpressed or implied, hatsoever.

Known issues:

Note: Clear title lists model year as 1962, owever chassis number is 1961 model year. This should present no problems registering the car, ut the title is not correct.

Less than 53,080 miles indicated. Actual mileage is unknown.

Older restoration shows wear from 30 years of enthusiast use

Paint is bubbling along both door bottoms. See photos

Few chips and marks in paint around the car including valance below front bumper, op of left fender. See photos

Small, oft dings in paint on left door, eft quarter panel, ight quarter panel

Few nicks in trim on bumpers, ockers, indows

Some chrome trim pitted, ncluding wheels, indow frames and reflectors

One rust-through area on right front frame strut, ehind torsion bar mount

Battery box and both front outer wheel wells repaired in 1985

Light surface rust under car

Sway bar bushings coming apart, hould be replaced

Motor mounts very soft, hould be replaced

Carb heater system is incomplete

Some noise from ring and pinion on acceleration. Not bad, ut audible.

All glass has few marks and scratches

Windshield washers have not been tested

Non-standard seat covers and carpet

Tool kit and owner's manual missing

Spare tire hold-down and strap are not correct

Battery cover missing

Steering gear leaking oil slightly

All parts included are as-is, ith no warranties

Not included:

Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, orry

NO ADDITIONAL PARTS OR RECORDS ORIGINAL TO THIS CAR ARE AVAILABLE THAT ARE NOT IN PHOTOS, ORRY

Pre-purchase inspection is welcomed. Please contact me through "Ask seller a question" to arrange inspection and for any additional information.

Offered with realistic reserve. There is no "buy-it-now" price. Car will be sold to high bidder above reserve.

Shipping:

Buyer is responsible for vehicle pickup or shipping. Loose items will be inside car for shipping.

Other Terms:

$1000.00 deposit required within 48 hours of auction close.

PayPal accepted for deposit, nly.

Payment methods accepted:

-Wire transfer in US funds.

-Cashier's Check (certified from US or Canadian bank) or money order.

-Cash (in person).

PayPal not accepted for full purchase payment.

Vehicle and title will be released to the buyer only after funds clear. There will be no exceptions.

Bid with confidence! See my overwhelmingly positive feedback.

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