1960 Porsche 356B Roadster

75 hp (DIN), 582 cc OHV air-cooled horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine, our-speed manual gearbox, our-wheel independent suspension with parallel trailing arms, ransverse torsion bars, front anti-roll bar, ear swing axles with transverse torsion bars, nd four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase: 82.7 in.

• One of just 560 T5 Roadsters produced in 1960

• Cosmetically and mechanically restored

• Fewer than 300 miles since a mechanical restoration

• Certificate of Authenticity

Porsche's popular 356 Roadster was introduced for the 1960 model year as a replacement of the one-year-only Convertible D, he Speedster's more civilized successor. The new T-5 Roadster brought several marked changes in appearance: The front fenders and headlamps were raised, s were both the front and rear bumpers, o better deal with urban parking. New vertical bumper guards also helped in that respect. New brake-cooling intakes were added to the nose below the front bumper. There were new cast-aluminum Alfin brake drums with iron liners, nd the brakes had improved sealing to repel water.

The new Roadster shared many of the comfort attributes of the Convertible D, ncluding roll-up windows, omfortable seats, nd a well-constructed convertible top with a tan-painted frame and wraparound plastic rear window. For those with competition in mind, he windshield could be removed, nd roadsters, ike the Speedster and Convertible D, oon became popular in amateur sports car racing around the world.

This very attractive 356 B 1600 Super Roadster by Drauz left the factory on December 15, 959, earing Silbermetallik paint (6006) and trimmed and upholstered in Dark Blue Leatherette. According to its Certificate of Authenticity, t carried only a few factory options, uch as reclining driver and passenger seats and Phoenix tires. Its chassis number places it just about halfway through the run of 560 T5 Roadsters built for the 1960 model year, nd its original Type 616/2 engine, hich could develop 75 brake horsepower at 5,000 rpm, as the ninth from last manufactured in the 1959 calendar year.

Roadsters of all years have become highly collectible, nd high-quality examples such as this come to market infrequently. This handsome 356 Roadster is perfect for club shows or enjoyable top-down weekend touring. It is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

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