Broad Arrow Auctions, in partnership with Air|Water and Luftgekühlt, is worked up to host their second all-Porsche Public sale on the 2025 version of Air|Water, the globally acknowledged Porsche fanatic occasion, on 26 April in Costa Mesa, California. This must-attend public sale will characteristic an elite number of uncommon and standout examples from the famend marque together with, this 1961 Porsche 356 B Tremendous 90 Roadster estimated at $250,000 – $280,000.
The 356 B Roadster developed from the famed Speedster and single-year Convertible D because the sporting open-topped 356. Whereas the Speedster was spartan, the Roadsters had grow to be almost as civilized because the Cabriolet with a taller windshield and roll-upside home windows. Preliminary physique manufacturing of the Roadster was dealt with by Drauz, who additionally constructed the Convertible D earlier than switching to D’Ieteren Freres S.A. of Brussels, Belgium. Solely out there from 1960 by way of 1962, a complete of two,900 356 Roadsters have been produced, certainly a small share of roads for manufacturing with the excessive highest powered Tremendous 90 variant, making them a very uncommon sight at present.
The Kardex for this Roadster data a construct date of 11 July 1961, completed in Ivory over a Purple leatherette inside. The unique proprietor, Robert D. Engel, a Californian serviceman based mostly in Kaiserslautern, Germany chosen the potent high-compression Tremendous 90 engine rated at 90 horsepower. Moreover, the automobile was chosen with an intriguing suite of choices that included an ashtray, reclining seats, rear seat cushion, antenna, FM suppressor windshield wiper, cigar lighter, solar visor with make-up mirror, and two loudspeakers. The automobile was delivered as a U.S.-market instance by way of the Georg Rittersbacher dealership based mostly in Kaiserslautern. The Kardex data servicing by them whereas beneath guarantee by way of September 1962.
The Tremendous 90 is assumed to have lived in California for a lot of its life, the place it was beforehand restored some 25+ years in the past. The bodywork was refinished throughout the restoration in its specified Ivory with an identical Purple leatherette inside. The unique numbers matching Tremendous 90 engine acquired a high finish overhaul. Throughout restoration, a later twin grille engine lid was put in for improved engine cooling and its fascinating aesthetic, but ought to the brand new proprietor want to return it to the only grille configuration, an accurate engine lid is included within the sale. Most just lately, in October 2024, the engine’s well being was verified with a compression examine that exposed readings of 127-134 psi throughout all cylinders.
Hardly ever seen at present, this charming Tremendous 90 Roadster provides a compelling case to benefit from the sporting nature of the sooner 356 Speedster with the additional advantage of refined luxurious in addition to significantly extra energy. This pleasant 356 is furnished with its Kardex, a device roll, proprietor’s guide with Roadster complement, single grille engine cowl, and a number of service invoices. Uncommon to seek out in any situation, it’s almost unattainable to discover a manufacturing unit Tremendous 90 Roadster retaining its all vital unique drivetrain. It’s certainly a unicorn amongst 356s.
To view extra thrilling automobiles on supply at Broad Arrow’s Porsche Air|Water Public sale, please go to their web site at broadarrowauctions.com and be sure you register to bid for this thrilling must-attend occasion.
