1963 Porsche 356 Coupe

If you purchase a vehicle in a different country to your own, it may be subject to local duties, sales taxes, or environmental levies when imported. You may find this introductory guide helpful, and our team is also here to help. However, you must investigate any duties or taxes that may be due on top of the purchase price before committing to buy. KEY FACTS This Porsche 356 B 1600 S is a classic and highly desirable sports car, presented after an extensive photo-documented restoration. It is powered by a 1.6-litre naturally aspirated air-cooled flat-four, driving the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. First registered in 1963, this example was a US market car, and is now registered in Sweden. The odometer currently shows 510 km, which is the mileage since the most recent renovation in 2016. EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES It is finished in two-pack Slate Grey using thinner varnish, over a light grey interior. The car rides on replica wheels fitted with genuine Porsche hubcaps and Dunlop Sport Classic tyres. Equipment includes a period-correct Blaupunkt Frankfurt self-seeking radio from 1964 with new original-style speakers and grilles, Sigla rear windows, and a gearbox lock with a functioning key. Accompanied by three sets of keys, one of which is original Porsche stamped. CONDITION Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition. Specific notes from the seller include: there is a small crack in the driver's seat, shown in the photo gallery. According to the current owner the car’s history is documented back to the early 1970s, when it was located in Costa Mesa, California. In 1981, it passed to its second owner in Colorado, who promptly began a complete disassembly down to the bare body shell. The car remained disassembled following its repaint until 2007. The third owner subsequently reassembled the car, at which point the odometer showed 69,956 miles. In 2008, the car was acquired by its fourth and current owner, a Swedish e