1962 Porsche 356

1962 Porsche 356 B Super Twin Grill Roadster VIN 89756 Engine No. 701414 - Matching Transmission No. 53228 - Matching One of 248 Twin-Grill Roadsters Certificate of Authenticity Among the rarest of the open Porsche 356 is the T6 Twin Grill Roadster, with only 248 examples produced. Single-family ownership for the past 21 years, finished in its original color combination of Signal Red (6211) with Black interior. Optional factory equipment includes Michelin tires. The paintwork is in very good overall condition, complemented by the brightwork, trim, and glass. The upholstery is in excellent condition, with recently upholstered front seats, German charcoal square weave carpets, a VDM wooden steering wheel, VDO instrumentation, and a cigarette lighter. The Lemmerz 4 x 15 chrome wheels are date-coded and mounted to Vredestein Sprint Classic tires with Super hubcaps. The undercarriage remains in very good condition and is solid and rust-free. In December of 1995, $15,000 was spent on an extensive service conducted by EKG Motor Service, Inc. in San Antonio, Texas. The service included a top-end engine rebuild, the transmission was resealed, and a complete rebuild of the suspension and braking systems was done. Subsequently, the exterior trim components were replaced, and a new interior and soft top were installed. In 2003, the Roadster was acquired by the current owner. To ensure the 356 was in perfect mechanical condition, an extensive service was conducted by Munks Motors, which included rebuilding the carburetors, the installation of a new clutch assembly, and an engine service. Mechanically, it is powered by its matching numbers 1600cc Super engine producing 75 horsepower paired with its matching 4-speed manual transmission (Type 741) with a four-wheel drum braking system. In October of 2022, the matching engine was rebuilt by Franks Foreign Car in Laguna Beach, California, including new pistons and cylinders, exhaust valves, valve guides, main bearings, camshaft, push rod tubes, gasket set, spark plugs, oil filter, and rod bearings. In August of 2024, Franks Foreign Car performed a service changing all fluids, filters, spark plugs, ignition points, performed a valve adjustment, replaced the valve cover gaskets, and installed a new battery. Complete with Certificate of Authenticity, photos of the restoration, spare wheel, boot cover, and 29 years of service history. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-documented matching driveline Twin Grill Roadster finished in its original color combination.