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 function an elite collection 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 turn into 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 accessible from 1960 by 1962, a complete of two,900 356 Roadsters have been produced, absolutely a small proportion of roads for manufacturing with the excessive highest powered Tremendous 90 variant, making them a very uncommon sight at the moment.
The Kardex for this Roadster information a construct date of 11 July 1961, completed in Ivory over a Crimson 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 automotive 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 automotive was delivered as a U.S.-market instance by the Georg Rittersbacher dealership based mostly in Kaiserslautern. The Kardex information servicing by them whereas underneath guarantee by 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 in the course of the restoration in its specified Ivory with an identical Crimson leatherette inside. The unique numbers matching Tremendous 90 engine obtained 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 one 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.
Not often seen at the moment, this charming Tremendous 90 Roadster presents 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 instrument roll, proprietor’s guide with Roadster complement, single grille engine cowl, and a collection of service invoices. Uncommon to search out in any situation, it’s almost inconceivable to discover a manufacturing facility Tremendous 90 Roadster retaining its all necessary unique drivetrain. It’s absolutely a unicorn amongst 356s.
To view extra thrilling vehicles on supply at Broad Arrow’s Porsche Air|Water Public sale, please go to their web site at broadarrowauctions.com and you’ll want to register to bid for this thrilling must-attend occasion.
