1960 Porsche 356 Roadster
VIN 86851
What’s special about this listing
Vehicle Overview
-1960 Porsche 356B Roadster
-Drauz-built example
-Originally finished from the factory in Ruby Red
-Repainted black in the mid-2000s
-Tan leather interior
Engine, Drivetrain & Electrical
-Replacement air-cooled flat-four engine
-Engine reportedly bored to 1,750cc
-Solex carburetors fitted to the current engine
-912 cylinder heads
-K&N air filters
-Four-speed manual transaxle
-12-volt electrical system conversion
-Original 1.6-liter flat-four engine included with the sale
-Removed original engine fitted with Zenith carburetors
-Original engine stamping 600186
-Matching engine number listed on the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity
Wheels, Tires & Brakes
-15″ ventilated chrome wheels
-Chrome hubcaps with faux knock-off spinners
-195/65 Continental TrueContact tires
-Four-wheel disc brake conversion
-Brake fluid flushed in August 2025
Exterior Features
-Tan soft top
-Rear luggage rack
-Dual side mirrors
-Fog lamps
-Windshield washer system
-Removable windshield frame
-Dual exhaust outlets
-Chrome bumper overriders
Interior Features
-Interior reupholstered in the mid-2000s
-Tan leather upholstery
-Reclining bucket seats
-Black lap belts
-Passenger-side chrome grab handle
-Moto-Lita steering wheel
-Wood shift knob with Porsche crest
Recent Mechanical Service (August 2025)
-Carburetors rebuilt
-Fuel pump rebuilt
-Fuel tank replaced
-Fuel filter replaced
-Fuel hoses replaced
Documentation, Records & Included Items
-Porsche Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
-Copy of original Kardex
-Driver’s manual
-Factory specifications booklet
-Comprehensive service records and invoices for all work performed
-Service records organized by each previous owner
-Binder documenting ownership history dating back to 1959
-Binder to be updated and passed on to the next owner
-Removed original steering wheel
-Tool kit
-Jack
-Period luggage included
-Luggage stickers represent destinations the car has traveled to over its lifetime
-Extremely well-documented example
Specs
Details about this vehicle - decoded from the VIN & CLASSIC.COM curators.
- Year
- 1960
- Make
- Porsche
- Model Family
- 356
- Model Generation
- 356B
- Model Variant
- Roadster
- Model Trim
- -
- VIN
- 86851
- Mileage
- 7,000 mi TMU
- Originality
- Original & Highly Original
- Engine
- 1.6L H4 (Super 90 - Type 616/7)
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
- Vehicle Type
- Automobile
- Body Style
- Convertible
- Driver Side
- LHD
- Doors
- 2 Doors
- Color Group (Ext)
- Black
- Color Group (Int)
- Brown
Vehicle History
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