Description
This car is Lot 181 to be auctioned by Bonhams|Cars at Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris Sale on 6 February, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Public Viewing:
Available Tuesday 4 February from 08:00 until 18:00 and Wednesday 5 February from 9 AM - 6 PM, at The Grand Palais Historique, Paris.
Lot 181
1961 Porsche 356B 1600S T5 Hardtop Coupé
Registration no.
Chassis no. 200378
Rare Hardtop Coupé model
Matching numbers
Delivered new in California, USA
Present ownership since 2008
Italian registration document
Introduced in 1959, the 356B represents significant advances in driveability and comfort over earlier 356 models, and is a pleasingly quick way to enjoy Porsche's traditional values of quality, reliability, and mechanical robustness. In August 1960 a new model joined the range: the hardtop coupé built by Karmann. This particular variant would turn out to be short-lived, production ceasing in June 1962 together with that of the roadster, though Karmann continued to build the regular coupé.
This rare Karmann-bodied hardtop coupé was delivered new in California, USA. Imported into Italy in 1995 and offered with its original Italian registration document, the car remained there until 2008 when it was bought by our vendor.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams|Cars website for all pertinent auction information.
