1963 Porsche 356B Super - Strikingly Original Example, Matching Numbers, COA

Exceptionally Original Example 1963 Porsche 356B/1600S T6 Karmann Coupe Chassis No. 214183 Engine No. 0700948 An Exceptionally Original 356B - Ideal Preservation Class Candidate No Evidence of Paint Work. Original Upholstery! Stamped Body Panels and Original Date Coded Wheels Complete Numbers-Matching 1600 "Super" Coupe Verified by Porsche factory Kardex provided by Jurgen Barth and Certificate of Authenticity Final Year 356B with much Desired T-6 Body and 1600 "S" Engine Offered With Tool Kit. Books. Jack & Spare The Porsche 356 was the company's first production automobile. It was a lightweight and nimble handling rear-engine rear-wheel-drive 2 door sports car. available in hardtop and convertible configurations. Design innovations continued during the years of manufacture. contributing to its motorsports success and popularity. production ended in April of 1965. The T6 body had a squared front opening of the front deck lid. outside fuel filler door on the front fender. twin grills on the engine lid. different front latch. w/s wiper posts and vent window pivots. taller windshield and bigger back glass than a T-5. We proudly offer one of the most original 356B Coupes to ever come across our showroom floor. Factory delivered in the same Ruby Red (6202) over Grey Leatherette that is wears today. this particular car is a definitive preservation candidate. According to the Porsche factory Kardex provided by expert Jurgen Barth. 214183 was imported by Hoffman. NY and sold new to George Stenger of New Hyde Park. NY; lightly optioned with Dunlop tires and the desired 1600 "Super" engine. The Porsche would remain in New York for the entirety of its life and today presents quite the remarkable find for the most discerning purist. The 356 retains original numbered trim. lenses. glass. rubbers. body panels. pans and stamped (83) front/rear latches. The list continues with details such as original Porsche crests. date coded wheels (8/63). (5/63) date coded window rails. original undercoating. leather spare tire strap and more. The cosmetics have seasoned well. showing age as expected. but capable of being enjoyed as it is. Our entire staff some of which have been concours judges have inspected the entire body carefully and we strongly believe that the paint is the original lacquer paint applied at the factory 51 years ago. There is no evidence of paint work. no evidence of accidents nor damage. or body repairs. The front luggage compartment is complete and original with liner. spare and jack assembly. while the engine bay reveals the numbers-matching "Super" powerplant. again preserved with original decals. The underside shows wear from years of normal use and we note that there are some areas of corrosion (pictured) that will need to be address but overall the floors remain intact and with the original undercoating. The car starts and runs with a healthy revving engine. its last road registration expired this year. They're only original once. and this 356 should garner quite a bit of attention among enthusiasts. Complete with Driver's Manual and original Maintenance Instructions booklet in pouch. as well as a concours correct tool roll with towel and Mesko air gauge. An excellent Porsche Parade entry. these Porsches have long been known to provide years of reliable motoring. and this exceptionally original example is just the candidate for continued enjoyment. Full Resolution Photos: 1963 Porsche 356B Coupe $74. 00. 00 Offers Welcomed To learn more about this vehicle. please contact our sales department at: (281) 497-1000 or sales@driversource. com Selling Made Simple. A Leading Buyer of Fine Motorcars since 2005. We purchase classic European sport cars - One Vehicle or Entire Collections.