Porsche 356 B 1600S 1962 for sale

The Porsche 356 is a classic sports car, available both as a coupé and a cabriolet, built by Porsche without interruption from 1948 to 1966. It can be regarded as the first "series-production" model made by the Stuttgart marque. In a little under two decades, numerous versions followed one another, with different engine options ranging from 1.1 to 2 litres. The "Carrera" designation appeared for the first time precisely on the most powerful versions of the 356, fitted with twin overhead camshafts. The 356 is a car that made an era, boasting exceptional levels of handling, lightness, reliability and roadholding, and paving the way for the future Porsche 911. For the 1960 model year, the 356 A was replaced by the completely reworked 356 B (T5). Its power output, from 60 hp in the 356 B 1600, reached 140 hp in the 356 B 2000 GS-GT Carrera 2. Aesthetically, the B series also differed from the previous models in its front bumper, set roughly ten centimetres higher, with enlarged wheel-rim edges and headlights positioned distinctly higher. The horn grilles located next to the even more protruding front direction indicators were flatter and featured two chrome discs. In addition, the bonnet handle flared more widely towards the bottom. Both licence-plate light bulbs were integrated into the higher-set rear bumper, while the reversing light was mounted beneath the bumper. For the 1962 model year (T6), the 356 B was distinguished by a front bonnet noticeably wider in its lower section, as well as by a fuel-filler cap in the right front wing. Two vertical air grilles were integrated into the larger engine cover. All the cars of the 356 generation were also available in an open-top version (Cabriolet, Speedster or Roadster). In particular, the sports versions, starting from the 356 A model, were given the additional "Carrera" designation and were driven by the so-called "Fuhrmann engine". The power unit, so named after its designer Ernst Fuhrmann, was distinguished by four overhead camshafts, driven by the sha