1963 Porsche 356B Cabriolet

Introduced for the 1960 model year, the Porsche 356B brought a series of meaningful updates, including a raised front bumper, more powerful engine options, and a strengthened body structure. The Cabriolet variant delivered true open‑air motoring, featuring a fully lined, weatherproof folding top.

By 1963, the 356B was offered with a range of engines producing between 60 and 130 horsepower, including the 75‑horsepower 1600 Super option on this example. Cabriolet bodies were crafted by Stuttgart coachbuilder Reutter, renowned for its meticulous workmanship.

Featuring highly desirable late-production T6 coachwork by Reutter, this specific chassis boasts a verified history. Factory build records confirm the car was delivered new by the famous Hoffman Motors to its first owner in Plainfield, New Jersey, on September 1, 1963. A national-level Porsche Club of America Lake Placid Porsche Parade Winner in 1995, this 356B Cabriolet received a comprehensive 2024 bare-metal cosmetic refurbishment and mechanical rebuild. It has been resprayed in factory Slate Gray (6201), and the contrasting Lipstick Red leather interior has era-correct square-weave carpet. The accompanying Porsche Certificate of Authenticity confirms the original matching-numbers 1600 Super engine and transmission, while the official Porsche Kardex confirms the factory matching-numbers drivetrain and its original delivery date and dealer.