1960 Porsche D'ieteren Roadster, Last Single Grill Roadster Made, Needs Nothing on 2040-cars
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
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1961 D'Ieteren Roadster. It is the last single grill example made, Nr 89483. The engine is built on a 1960 Normal case, number P604667. A very strong engine, it was rebuilt with Solex carbs, Mahle Ps and Cs, and a mild cam. There was a info sheet with details of the build but at the time of listing it has not been located. MSD distributor and ignition system. 12 Volt electricals, small diameter generator. Painted silver, it was originally finished in Ivory 6004. Gray square weave carpet with binding to match the Lobster leather.
The metal work, body, and mechanicals were done to a very high standard by Lowell Sivey approximately 10 years ago. No rust. It drives beautifully, and honestly needs nothing other than to be driven and maintained. It has been stored in a climate controlled garage, and driven less than 4000 miles since the work was completed. The odometer reads the miles driven since the restoration was completed, not the actual mileage, Routine maintenance was performed as needed. It was restored some years ago, and It is nicer in most ways than many freshly restored examples. The car is available for inspection by appointment in Northern Virginia. The buyer is responsible for timely pickup and shipment of the vehicle, we can suggest a reliable carrier. |
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