Porsche 356 - What do you think this is worth

[rivarama]

It is so hard to find what those cars are worth.

Having spent time online, asking price ranges from £40-150k, but they don’t seem to be shifting very often...

I would appreciate your view on what you think is a good price for a car like that given its patchy history / files, the change of colour, etc...

1962 PORSCHE 356 B 1600 - LHD

A charming 1960s sports car, which has received significant cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment since arriving in the UK 11 years ago.

collectingcars.com

 

[Motorsport3]

Should depend on provenance, originality, quality of restoration

 

[BennyD]

I’d say it was worth more than the current bid but, to me personally, not much. The problem you may have is not being able to get rid of it in the future, but if you are happy to keep it then pay what it’s worth to you.

 

[rivarama]

Reading the ad it looks very iffy, not sure whether much of the work invoices is available...

 

[rivarama]

The problem you may have is not being able to get rid of it in the future,

what makes you think so?

 

[Oneball]

Its a 60 so bottom of the range and a carry over engine from the A. It’s missing the rear seat bases. It’s had the battery box replaced which is pretty normal but needs to be checked as it’s basically the whole inner structure forward of the front wheels. Also had rear scuttle replaced which is the whole outer bit at the back. I’d want to get a close look at the sills and heater channels.

No idea on price. Porsches went silly and I’ve no idea how far they’re going to fall.

 

[Manc5]

I have fancied one of these myself, my mum had one in the 70's so they have a bit of a draw for me.. I have seen prices range on these from late 30's up.. (late 30's = dodgy history and a bit ratty.. so this is likely in that area late 30's early 40's). In comparison there is a nice one for sale in Manchester, upgraded 75 engine model for 63k .. if it has all the evidential paperwork for the restoration then a good buy. -

1962 Porsche 356B T6 Coupe LHD £62,950 – Specialized Vehicle Solutions (svs-ltd.com)

They also have a rather nice Alfa -

1964 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint 1300 Coupe LHD £45,950 – Specialized Vehicle Solutions (svs-ltd.com)

 

[2b1ask1]

The issue I have with 356's and other imported older cars is the lack of information for vehicles imported in older age. The 356 in particular achieved a ridiculously high value in the UK in the late 90's meaning many cars got found and 'restored' that should never have been. There were never that many of them and many got crashed as their handling was pretty awful suffering from light front end understeer to tail heavy oversteer!

Imported cars in particular as they are easy to fudge the records on wrecked shells etc.

356s and in particular the B are prone to broken crank shafts as they were never designed for the many easy power upgrades available.

 

[allandwf]

The problem you may have is not being able to get rid of it in the future, but if you are happy to keep it then pay what it’s worth to you.

That is what I do with my cars. May be worth next to nothing depending on the future. Not a worry.

 

[rivarama]

I read somewhere around 75,000 were made world wide... that’s a lot ! So there are a lot left out there.
I find it interesting that so few of them change hands.

 

[rivarama]

How does one go about verifying that the engine and a chassis number match?

 

[2b1ask1]

Tortch, hands and knees and look at the number on the crank case and the chassis number, they should correspond. I believe the Porsche Club UK will hold a register of older units for verification. If not Porsche UK should be able to help.

Try this: https://porsche356registry.org/archive/3094

 

[Oneball]

You don’t need to crawl under the car. The engine number is on the dynamo pedestal. There should also be stamping either side of the crankcase join “pairing” the case halves and detailing engine type.

I’d expect any 356 to come with a Kardex, which is basically the build sheet. And will detail original numbers and specs.

 

[Hawk13]

Lots and lots of work done but only 1 invoice?

I have receipts for absolutely everything for my classics - the TR6 being the most comprehensive (inches of paper totaling over £40k!).

 

[Koz]

How does one go about verifying that the engine and a chassis number match?

I would get in touch with Mike at MCE Porsche. He restores these and other classic Porsches. Great bloke. You can google his number or PM me and I can send it to you.

 

[Koz]

PM sent Rivarama.

 

[rivarama]

PM sent Rivarama.

Thanks for that