Porsche 356B 1600S T6 Reutter Cabriolet #156228 (1962)
Sale price: US $130,000.00 Make an Offer
| Used |
| “Stunningly Original, Wonderfully Preserved - painted once in 1988-89” |
| Year: | 1962 | VIN : | 156228 |
| Mileage: | 91535 | Engine: | 616/12 #701438 |
| Sub Model: | 1600 Super | Options: | --, Convertible, Leather Seats |
| Model: | 356 | Number of Cylinders: | 4 |
| Safety Features: | handling | Transmission: | Manual |
| Drive Side: | Left-hand drive | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
| Interior Color: | Red | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
| Make: | Porsche | Exterior Color: | Ivory 6204 |
| Drive Type: | RWD | Trim: | 1600 S |
| Body Type: | Reutter Cabriolet | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
| Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
Westbrook, Connecticut, United States
Vehicle description
I"m delighted to offer this stunningly original 1962 Porsche 356, 1600S Reutter Cabriolet. Chassis # 156228 was sold new in Germany to Captain Matthews, a US Army pilot stationed there, on 26 January 1962. As an Army officer, he had various command and staff assignments. Matthews received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal for Valor and two Purple Hearts. Captain Matthews eventually sold his Porsche after returning home to Georgia USA. He died in 2008 in Georgia. Among the original documents with this car is the Service Book, with entries from the German dealership starting 27 January 1962, and ending 15 October 1962. First USA service book entry is 28 November 1962 at Hughes Motor Company, Columbus GA. Last service book entry Reakirt Motors Inc., Columbus GA. 08 July 1963. I picked up the trail next in San Diego, CA 1986, when a Mr. Gainen purchased 156228 from a classic car dealer lot which he does not remember the name or location of today. This keeper commissioned a "bare metal repaint" in original color Ivory #6204, at a classic car specialty shop in New Hampshire 1988 or 89, which he could also not recall the name of. A handful of calls to friends, and shops in New Hampshire failed to locate the shop which performed the work. The convertible top was replaced at the same time. It was reported that there was no rust, or any metalwork needed at the time of the repaint. Mr. Gainen traded in the car for a new Porsche in 2004, today"s seller bought the car a few days later. So we know that the car has lived in dry, heated garages since at least 1986. Another original document, the PRUFKARTE or factory build sheet that followed the car through the assembly line, confirms that all major components are original to the car. In 2010-11, a comprehensive rebuild of the engine was completed, 5415 miles since rebuild, mechanic notes below: The engine block is the correct original one for the car. The case was in rough shape. The main bearing bore was damaged, requiring welding and machining. The stand for the oil cooler was damaged, repaired by careful welding and machining. All {he oil galley end plugs were removed, galleys cleaned and resealed. From the outside, the case looks the same but the insides are up to factory-new specs. The crankshaft was broken, the reason for the rebuild in the first place. As luck would have it, a new factory 356 "C" crank was found. The ,"C", crank is superior to the original "8" crank, as the #2 and #3 main journals are 55mm instead of 50mm. The original "B" rods were no good, and could not be rebuilt. I was able to find a good "SC/g12" rods, which were rebuilt in the usual fashion by the machine shop. The original 82.5mm piston and cylinder kit was worn out. the original cast iron cylinders, worn but not damaged, were bored and honed out to 86mm to be used with new Shasta brand forged pistons. The compression ratio was set to 9,25:1. Super Unleaded fuel should be used. The flywheel was in decent shape, but needed to have the oil seal boss polished. The clutch pressure plate was balanced with the flywheel. The camshaft was replaced with a factory cam reground to an appropriate profile for this engine setup. Now the floor pans have considerable rust degradation which may require replacement front to back, though there is no severe structural failure at this time. There is no full separation in the pans despite some rust through in places, and the integrity of the monocoque is intact. Body panel shape and fit is very good, all seals and trim in good order. The only piece of hardware that I know to be replacement is the left tail light fixture, everything else appears to be original. The car runs and drives reliably. If it were my decision to make I"d choose not to do a full restoration, the exquisite patina and super original appearance can"t be recreated. Offers will be considered, we are as negotiable as you are realistic.