1962 Porsche 356B

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1962 Porsche 356B

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Summary:

Used 1962

Location:

Fallbrook, CA

Description:

CPR Classic is delighted to offer this lovely 1962 Porsche 356 STwin-Grille Roadster that has just finished a complete restoration.This example remains numbers-matching to include its originalengine, gearbox, and body panels. The original color combinationwas Ivory over red vinyl. During the restoration, the decision wasmade to change the car's exterior color from Ivory to Light Ivoryand to refinish the interior in full red leather. This example was purchased by a long-time CPR Client several yearsago as a very straight, fairly rust-free project that was complete,but in need of a full restoration. The client that purchased thisRoadster has restored a multitude of 356s over the years, many ofwhich have been sold through CPR after completion. This 62'Twin-Grille represents his most recently completed example and isnow being offered by CPR Classic. Upon the arrival of the unrestored project, our client completelydisassembled the car to the tub and stripped it to bare metal.Necessary metal work was performed and then the car was placed inheavy primer to prepare it for paint. The undercarriage was alsostripped to bare metal and re-undercoated with the correct texturesand finished in the correct shade of black. The exterior spentseveral hundred hours being blocked and scrutinized to ensure aproper foundation for paint to be applied. Once deemed suitable,the tub was refinished in single-stage Light Ivory and allowed tocure. The car then began assembly and was first made a roller byinstalling all of the refinished suspension and braking components.The matching numbers gearbox was overhauled by Rancho Transaxle andreinstalled. After partial assembly, the car was sent to K&HInteriors where a full red leather interior was installed with thecorrect square-weave carpet. The matching numbers engine wasoverhauled by the client's engine builder and installed in thecar. The car arrived at CPR partially assembled and we were tasked withcompleting the restoration and performing all necessarysorting. CPR performed the following work upon arrival of the partiallyassembled Roadster: -Overhauled steering box-Installed new steering dampener-Installed restored heater controls, control rods, and guidetube-Corrected minor cosmetic issues with engine plating and surfacefinishes-Installed restored heater boxes and exhaust system-Stripped gas tank to bare metal, refinished in the correct shadeand installed in the car-Installed correct trunk insulation-Installed hood and decklid latches and cables-Installed wiper motors, arms, and blades-Refit all body panels and glass to ensure factory tolerances-Installed repainted door jamb covers-Installed emergency brake housing and cables.-Sorted all of the vehicle's electrical (ex. lights, turn signals,switches)-Installed new interior control knobs-Sorted all suspension and braking systems. Refinished drums, andinstalled new kingpins.-Installed all body and door plugs-Installed new tires and wheel covers-Performed full mechanical setup, sorting, and tuning-Test drive and break-in miles Upon completion of the work performed above, we completelycolor-sanded and buffed the exterior to remove light imperfectionsand prep the car for delivery. The result of the work performed isa lovely 356 Twin-Grille Roadster that shows exceptionally well anddrives outstandingly. Only 248 Twin-Grilles were produced byPorsche, and this example now presents an opportunity to own one ofPorsche's rarest 356 models. If you are in the market for an outstanding Roadster that has justbenefitted from a multitude of restoration work to elevate the carto the level it shows today, this is a must-consider example.

Body Type:

Convertible

Posted:

January 15 on Americanlisted