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1960 356b Cabriolet With Incredible Documentation on 2040-cars

Year:1960 Mileage:3638
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States
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There is a lot of information so please read it all.  Silver/Blue/Blue Canvas Soft Top

  • ONE owner California car with Black Tag
  • 90 hp
  • 4 speed syncromesh transmission
  • 4 wheel drum brakes
  • FACTORY hardtop---Extremely RARE
  • Only 1,617 Cabriolets were produced in 1960
  • Period Correct Super 90 Engine--very few with this type engine and even fewer with a hardtop
  • In 2008 major service performed on engine and transmission including replacement of the clutch and flywheel.  Only driven 2, 298 miles since
  • Wheels upgraded to larger chrome type but have original date coded wheels
  • Miles exempt

THIS car comes with an incredible amount of historical documentation:

  • Work receipts dating back to 1963
  • ORIGINAL Maintenance Instructions for Porsche Bodies booklet
  • ORIGINAL Distributors & Dealers from Coast to Coast in USA & Canada booklet
  • ORIGINAL Conversion Instructions-Hardtop/Convertible booklet
  • ORIGINAL Service Porsche-listing-booklet, ORIGINAL Becker radio Booklet (2 booklets)
  • ORIGINAL Drivers manual
  • Red Porsche document holder
  • Original California Pink slip (title)
  • Small and large tools as well as toll roll

Numbers:

  • Carburetor:  Solex 40 40P114     
  • Air Cleaner:  Knecht FL7096/1
  • Transmission Numbers:  P*800159    Case# 37061  Case# 616-7  Big Bore Kit: P&D Engineering 1750cc
  • Car Number Location and Number: Engine deck lid--388  Trunk lid--88   A Post--388

We highly recommend all interested buyers to personally inspect this car or have someone inspect it for you.  The car is shown by appointment only Monday through Friday 9-5.  If you wish to discuss this car further, please call Ken at 713-541-2281. 

A 10% deposit of the sales price is due at the end of the sale by bank wire or cash in person.  The balance is due within 7 days by bank wire or cash in person.  Buyer is responsible for all transportation costs.  Texas buyer is responsible for tax, title, and license fees in addition to sales price as required by law.  Out of state buyer will receive title and documents by UPS upon payment in full.  For the overseas buyer your shipper will require original title to ship the car out of the country.

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