1962 Porsche 356B T6 Super 90 Coupé Right Hand Drive, Super 90

Widely acknowledged as Porsche's first venture into motor manufacturing, the 356 was a lightweight and nimble rear engined, rear-wheel-drive, two-door sporting car available in hardtop coupé and open configurations. Over a 15-year production period, the 356 evolved from an aluminium bodied coupé with an 1100cc air-cooled flat-four engine, to a proper sports car with a 2,000cc four-cam Carrera engine producing 130 bhp.

The 356 "B" was produced from 1960 to 1963 and saw body changes that included a curved bonnet lid, more rounded wings compared to that of the 356A and new front and rear sheet metal. To comply with US-federal specifications, the front and rear bumpers were raised and over-riders added. Other key changes were raised headlamps, larger door handles, upgraded brakes and some improvements to the cabin including a new deep dish steering wheel and deeper front seats. New to the model was the Type 616/7 Super 90 engine which was an indirect replacement for the Carrera de Luxe models. The engine was fully revised with a new intake manifold, a larger Solex 40 PII-4 carburetor, and the Carrera air filters. Other detail changes included 9.0:1 pistons, stronger valve springs, and a different crankshaft with 55mm main bearings.

In August of 1961, Porsche revealed the updated T6 body with larger windows for the Coupé and twin engine grilles on the rear deck. The T6 had a much revised front trunk with a different petrol tank that was accessed under a filler cap on the wing.

First registered on 29/05/62 the pretty little Porsche here is a 356B (T6) Super 90 and was originally finished in Slate Grey with a Red Leatherette interior although it now presents delightfully in Silver. It's right-hand drive and appears to have covered 67,000 miles, although we are unable to warrant that.

It has obviously been restored at some point and was apparently on a show stand at the NEC Classic in 1996. Our vendor has a photo album containing pics of the car's last refurbishment and also has a number of older MOT Certificates. It does, however, have a Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, some older service invoices, and its original handbook.

As well as being sporty and lots of fun, this late built 'T6' Super 90 is a perfect representation of the late fifties/early sixties period that is absolutely in fashion at the moment, and this little silver coupé would be welcome at any classic car event /rally/garden party or anywhere really. Now's the time, whilst they are still affordable.